Wind energy and nature protection go hand in hand. That was WindEurope’s message at the Brussels Night of Darkness. As Brussels switched off the lights, WindEurope launched a new booklet to shine a light on nature protection
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News about the renewables scene
Okt. 05
Væk med vindmølleloft: Energiminister rydder op i politisk pulterkammer
En politisk aftale om et loft over antallet af vindmøller på land bliver nu ophævet, oplyser Klima-, Energi- og Forsyningsministeriet.
Okt. 02
Wind sector commits to strengthening Europe’s literacy to boost skills and fight disinformation
WindEurope’s recent report on wind energy dis- and misinformation found that millions of Europeans have been exposed to misleading claims about wind energy. The monitored anti-wind network generated at least tens of millions of views. False and misleading narratives have delayed or stopped projects, put investment and jobs at risk and made Europe’s transition away from imported fossil fuels harder.
Aug. 07
WindEurope presents education-industry partnership model to EU Member States
The initiative demonstrates how schools, local authorities and industry can work together to bring sustainability and STEM learning to life through real-world experiences and hands-on activities
Aug. 06
Successful Danish offshore wind tender proves that CfDs deliver competitive bids
Denmark held a successful offshore wind auction for two sites with a total capacity of 1.8 GW. It shows that auction design matters
Juni 23
New report: Global Solar Market hits new record of 664 GW installation in 2025, as global solar fleet passes 3 TW
The world installed a record 664 GW of solar PV capacity in 2025, marking another record year for solar PV deployment according to SolarPower Europe’s Global Solar Market Outlook 2026-2030
Mai 27
Europe’s energy crisis solar savings pass €10 billion
Solar was saving the EU an average of 110 million EUR per day in March when the conflict began. Natural gas prices have been elevated since March 1 when the conflict with Iran escalated
Mai 22
Every €1 of public funding for wind delivers €7 annually to Europe’s economy
funding for wind innovation and industrial scale-up delivers major economic and security benefits for Europe. By 2040, each €1 of public funding for wind generates €7 in annual economic returns, while significantly boosting the EU’s jobs, exports, and energy security.
Mai 01
EU accelerates wind build-out and electrification of economy to weather fossil energy crisis
We must make homegrown electricity the cheapest option. This means cutting VAT and taxes and on heat pumps, electric vehicles and other electrification technologies.
Apr. 14
Wind energy did not cause the Iberian blackout
Both Portugal and Spain are leaders in wind energy. In Spain wind energy generates 25% of all electricity consumed, renewables combined account for 55%. In Portugal wind makes up 29% and renewables account for 75% of power demand. This makes both countries less dependent on imported fossil fuels.
Apr. 13
Germany and the UK boost wind energy as response to energy crisis
One thing, however, is clear: more home-grown renewables will strengthen Europe’s energy security and help lower power prices for European industry and households. Germany and the UK have taken action: they have made wind energy a key pillar of their immediate responses to the new energy crisis
März 18
Home-grown electricity is Europe’s only future-proof energy strategy
With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Europe wakes up, yet again, to its dependence on unreliable fossil fuel imports. This is not a one-off. This is the new normal.
März 04
Europe invested €45bn in new wind energy in 2025, market tampering would put future investments at acute risk
Wind energy continues to strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness and energy security. In 2025 Europe built 19 GW of new wind energy capacity. Europe also invested €45bn in additional wind energy projects to be built over the next years.
Feb. 23
There’s no competitiveness without accelerated electrification
Europe needs targeted measures to match electricity supply and demand and de-risk crucial investments in direct electrification. It also needs to ensure that industry can procure wind energy at competitive prices. The European Commission should take the lead here by publishing its EU guidance on electricity taxation
Feb. 18
Competitive energy will come from clean energy investments, not market tampering
Lower power prices are fundamentally driven by boosting the supply of clean electricity – with clear market-driven investment signals. The last thing Europe now needs is to undermine investment signals in clean energy
Feb. 02
North Rhine-Westphalia’s wind additions to top 1.5 GW in 2026
New wind power capacity in Germany’s federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is expected to continue growing and exceed 1,500 MW in 2026, local renewable energy association LEE NRW said, but also warned about challenges that could slow further expansion
Jan. 16
WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as new CEO
Tinne Van der Straeten will take over as WindEurope’s new CEO on 2 February 2026. Having served as Belgium’s Energy Minister from 2020 to 2025, Van der Straeten brings vast experience and a strong track record leading energy policy at national and EU level
Dez. 15
A renewables-based energy system will save Europe €1.6 trillion
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation
Dez. 01
EcofinConcept GmbH – Rådgivning, projektudvikling, investering og projektmarkedsføring (Dansk)
EcofinConcept GmbH – Rådgivning, projektudvikling, investering og projektmarkedsføring
Nov. 25
The “age of electricity” is here
To meet this electricity demand, renewables – wind and solar in particular – will continue to rise globally, the IEA’s Outlook states. Renewables are the fastest-growing energy source in all scenarios presented in the World Energy Outlook.
Nov. 10
Decrease in renewable PPAs is a bad signal for Europe’s competitiveness and energy security
PPAs give companies price certainty. They help new wind and solar projects get financed and cut buyers’ exposure to volatile energy markets.
Okt. 27
EU leaders must stay the course on renewables for EU to regain competitiveness
Wind energy is at the heart of all of this.Wind is competitive, home-grown and scalable. It means cheaper electricity which reduces energy costs for industry. It reduces Europe’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and strengthens its security.
Okt. 14
Iberian Blackout: ENTSO-E report puts spotlight on grid resilience and voltage control – not on renewables
Crucially, it shows that renewables were not to be blamed for the outage. Contrary to initial speculations, the report further says that neither inertia nor inter-area oscillations were root causes.
Okt. 10
Is negative bidding finally dead?
The EU wants much more offshore wind to strengthen its energy security and boost the competitiveness of Europe’s economy. Today the EU has 21 GW of offshore wind. This will increase to 46 GW by 2030. And by 2050 the EU aims to have 300 GW.
Sep. 19
Doesn’t Germany want its consumers to enjoy the benefits of electrification?
Does Germany not want its consumers, household and industrial, to benefit from the cheaper energy that would come from having a more electrified energy system?
Sep. 05
European Commission proposes record EU budget to boost competitiveness – But wind needs a dedicated fund
Wind energy is made in Europe. It’s a clean, high-tech and innovative industry that supports energy Europe’s goals. The EU still leads globally in wind technology. Nearly all turbines installed in Europe come from European manufacturers
Aug. 13
WindEurope statement on the second German offshore wind auction in 2025
Wind energy already contributes 30% of all electricity consumed in Germany. It is the basis for competitive electricity prices for households and industry. It contributes to energy security in Germany as well as in wider Europe
Aug. 01
EU needs to take decisive actions on electricity grids for competitiveness and security
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation.
Juli 10
Giles Dickson decides to step down as CEO of WindEurope
Wind energy accounts for 20% of the electricity Europe consumes, and thanks to wind, the EU avoids 100 billion cubic meters of fossil fuel imports. The wind industry provides 370,000 jobs today, rising to 600,000 in 2030. It contributes €52bn to Europe’s GDP. On average each new wind turbine adds €16m to the European economy and the industry’s 250+ factories are all over Europe including in economically-deprived regions.
Juni 24
WindEurope statement on German offshore auction results
Germany’s offshore wind auction design needs revision. Negative bidding makes offshore wind more expensive.
Juni 12
Sale of 90 GWh/a of green electricity via PPA from a solar farm in Germany
EcofinConcept is currently seeking interested industrial companies for a solar project developer who would like to purchase green electricity via a long-term PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) starting in 2026/27.
Juni 04
Aabenraa viser vejen – nu skal flere følge trop
Ifølge Green Power Denmarks energibarometer blev der i 2024 opført 580 MW solenergi i hele Danmark. Potentialet for solenergi alene i de to udpegede energiparker
Mai 22
The EU-UK reset will boost competitiveness and energy security
The EU and UK share the same climate targets and the same need of affordable and secure energy. They are increasingly interconnected – with over 10 GW of electricity interconnectors linking the UK and EU and more on their way
Mai 12
Iberian Peninsula blackout proves the need for grid resilience
We need to invest urgently in grid resilience, smart infrastructure and energy storage. Renewables are not the problem – they’re part of the solution
Apr. 15
Europe’s wind industry proposes New Offshore Wind Deal for Europe
Along with additional capacity backed by Power Purchase Agreements, this will lay the foundation for a sustainable and competitive offshore wind industry to achieve 15 GW installations annually by the 2030s
Apr. 14
Europe must revamp electricity bills to deliver competitiveness and energy security
Wind energy is set to become the leading source of electricity in the EU before 2030. The EU wants wind to cover 35% of electricity consumption by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050.
Wind energy is affordable, scalable, clean and home-grown
Apr. 09
Wind industry launches ‘Copenhagen Call to Action’: 3 steps to boost Europe’s energy independence and competitiveness
energy-intensive industries want more wind. It’s cheaper than fossil alternatives, even when the grid and system costs are taken into account. Wind helps European businesses to electrify and cut their energy costs
Apr. 08
How 5 EU countries are fast-tracking onshore wind to boost their energy independence
We can boost energy security and European competitiveness with wind
Apr. 02
“Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
Today WindEurope launched its new campaign Wind Works for Europe. The European wind industry is currently investing over €11bn to build new factories or expand existing sites across Europe
März 25
Growth in global energy demand surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average
Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024 as the consumption of electricity rose around the world – with increased supply of renewables
März 11
Building more wind is key to delivering the EU Clean Industrial Deal
The EU built 12.9 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2024. Europe built 16.4 GW. 84% of that was onshore wind. Germany installed the most new wind capacity, more than 4 GW. The UK, France, Finland, Türkiye, Spain and Sweden all built more than 1 GW.
Feb. 28
Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up
The Net Zero Industry Act requires 36 GW of wind manufacturing capacity in the EU by 2030. We need more support to achieve this. Ease access to capital, enable a level playing field with non-European competitors, further boost the grid buildout and our European companies will deliver
Feb. 19
Simplify and Accelerate is the way forward: Europe still takes too long to permit wind farms
Germany is showing everyone else how it’s done. They permitted 15 GW of new onshore wind farms in 2025. That’s seven times more than they were permitting five years ago.
Feb. 03
EU Commission sets the direction for its competitiveness strategy
The European Commission presented its ‘Competitiveness Compass’ a blueprint for actions to restore the competitiveness of the European economy
Jan. 21
Holland Solar mist concrete plannen in Zonnebrief 3.0.
De zonne-energiesector staat klaar om zon flexibel in te zetten en oplossingen te bieden voor het tegengaan van netcongestie aan de vraagkant
Jan. 17
Europe gets 20% of its electricity from wind. But not enough new wind farms being built. Urgent action needed on permitting, grids and electrification
Wind energy was 20% of all the electricity consumed in Europe. But Europe is not building enough new wind farms.
Jan. 07
One year since the European Wind Charter: lots achieved, lots more to do
Germany has also set a great example to other countries in its approach to permitting new wind farms. They’ve been the first country to fully apply the new EU legal principle that the permitting of wind is in the “overriding public interest”
Dez. 17
Europe not yet reaping the benefits of repowering old wind farms
Across Europe more and more wind turbines start to reach the end of their operational lifetime. Repowering them – replacing them with new turbines
Nov. 30
sale of 6 MW wind farm VESTAS V90, site in Germany, in operation
INVESTMENT: 6 MW VESTAS wind farm
location: Germany
power rating wind farm: 6,000 kW (6.0 MW)
rated power wind turbine: 2,000 kW (2.0 MW)
manufacturer WTG: VESTAS
hub height: 125m
rotor diameter: 90m
Renewable-Energy-Industry.com
- EDP Renewables: Adjusted Net Profit Rises 133 Percent – Asset Sales Main DriverMadrid â Wind and solar farm operator EDP Renewables (EDPR) increased its adjusted net profit by 133 percent to EUR 439 million in the first nine months of 2026, according to the company. Higher gains from asset sales and a stronger performance in North America contributed significantly to the rise.
- Nordex Order Backlog Grows by Around 30 Percent - Net Profit Nearly TriplesHamburg â Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex continued its economic upswing in the third quarter of 2026 with a sharp rise in profit. Net profit nearly tripled, while operating earnings more than doubled.
- Offshore Wind: Cadeler Secures Dogger Bank C Contract – UK Government Study Expects Installation Vessel BottlenecksCopenhagen â Offshore wind services provider Cadeler has secured an installation contract for the UKâs Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm. The new specialised vessel Wind Apex is to be deployed from the third quarter of 2027 to install 87 wind turbines.
- Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Takes Shape: Vattenfall Completes Foundation Installation for Nordlicht I Ahead of ScheduleBerlin - Vattenfall has completed the installation of all 68 foundations ahead of schedule at the Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. With an installed turbine capacity of 1,020 MW, Nordlicht I is currently set to become Germanyâs largest offshore wind farm.
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