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News about the renewables scene
Nov. 19
Spain auctions 2.2GW of onshore wind and retracts clawback measures
The Spanish Government published the results of its 3.3GW technology-neutral renewable energy auction. Onshore wind won a total of 2.258MW at an average of €30.18. This is amongst the cheapest strike prices in Europe ever and only slightly above the price in January’s auction in Spain.
Nov. 12
European wind industry reinforces sustainability commitments
In many countries across Europe the first wind farms are now reaching the end of their operational life. As of 2020, 10 GW of wind farms were already over 20 years old
Okt. 27
European Commission endorses corporate renewable PPAs as part of the answer to surging energy prices
The European Commission toolbox names PPAs as an important instrument to protect European businesses from volatile market developments. PPAs are typically signed over long periods, guaranteeing corporate consumers a fixed electricity price and hedging against market risks.
Okt. 26
Globale vindsektor til COP26: Grøn opskalering skal ske nu
Med klimaaftalen tilbage i 2020 var politikernes intention, at Danmark skulle være selvforsynende med vedvarende energi fra vind og sol, og ligeledes nettoeksportør af grøn strøm, hvorved Danmark kunne bidrage til, at det øvrige Europa også får tilstrækkeligt med grøn energi til at nå i mål med klimaambitionerne,
Okt. 01
WWEA celebrates 20th Anniversary
On 1 July 2001, a group of wind energy supporters from around the world met in Copenhagen in order to prepare the 1st World Wind Energy Conference which was scheduled to take place one year later in Berlin.
Sep. 23
Global Market Outlook: A solar-powered future is well on the way!
Over the summer, SolarPower Europe published its flagship publication, our Global Market Outlook for Solar Power. The report provides market intelligence for the global solar sector for 2020 and forecasts capacity for 2021-2025.
Sep. 21
New German Government must make wind energy a top priority again
On 26 September Germany will elect a new Parliament. The election will mark the end of the 16-year reign of Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU). Regardless of the outcome of the election, WindEurope, the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems call on the new Federal Government to acknowledge the central role of wind energy as the backbone of the German energy system and to remove the existing obstacles to wind energy expansion.
Aug. 26
Europe must get its State aid rules right to have any chance of delivering climate neutrality
The European Commission is revising its 2014 State aid guidelines for environment and energy. These guidelines define what national Government can and cannot do to support climate and energy projects, notably in wind energy.
Aug. 25
Austria aims to have 100% renewable electricity by 2030
The Austrian National Parliament has voted in favour of the country’s new Renewable Expansion Law (EAG). The law sets a 100% renewable electricity consumption goal by 2030 for Austria – up from 75% right now.
Juli 26
Solar continues to break installation records, on track for Terawatt scale by 2022
he past year was a record-setting one for the global solar sector, and despite the difficulties arising from COVID-19, solar remains on a strong and steady path. Solar’s growth confirmed its dominance among all newly installed power generation technologies
Juli 21
It’s official: The EU Commission wants 30 GW a year of new wind up to 2030
The European Commission has tabled the Fit-for-55 package, a series of legislative proposals to deliver the EU’s increased climate target of 55% emissions reduction by 2030. The package includes a higher renewables target and new rules to support the expansion of renewables. It further strengthens the Emissions Trading System to drive the electrification of the whole energy system. It is a good package.
Juli 05
France can lead on delivering the Green Deal by embracing wind
This means expanding wind energy: onshore and offshore wind will be central to creating a future-proof and cost-efficient energy system.
Juni 30
Wind boosts economic recovery and benefits communities all over Europe
Today is the 15th of June, it’s Global Wind Day! A celebration of wind energy, what it brings to communities and contributes to our post COVID economic recovery.
Juni 24
PRESS RELEASE EcofinConcept realizes the marketing of 6.9 MWp solar parks
PRESS RELEASE EcofinConcept realizes the marketing of 6.9 MWp solar parks
Institutional investor relies on EcofinConcept’s know-how
EcofinConcept GmbH – specializing in renewable energy projects – is successfully marketing two solar power plants to an institutional investor.
Mai 31
Public sector Power Purchase Agreements support Europe’s decarbonisation
The Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a 22 turbine wind farm in the Port of Rotterdam that is being developed by the utility Eneco.
Mai 19
PRESS RELEASE EcofinConcept supports private investor with the purchase of an existing Enercon wind turbine
EcofinConcept GmbH – the specialist for renewable energy projects – has supported a German private investor in the transaction and supplementing its wind turbine portfolio with another existing Enercon wind turbine.
Mai 17
Behov for flere og større testpladser til fremtidens vindmøller
Den danske kapacitet til test af fremtidens vindmøller er ikke længere tilstrækkelig, viser en ny rapport fra det nationale forskningspartnerskab for vindenergi, Megavind. For at sikre Danmarks førende rolle i den globale vindmølleindustri kræver det flere og større testpladser med mulighed for opstilling af op til 400 meter høje vindmøller
Mai 06
The revised industrial strategy for Europe endorses the European Solar Initiative
Solar PV, together with other renewable energy technologies, is identified as one of the 14 key industrial ecosystems for the EU. The Strategy stresses the need to scale up investments in new projects, and the importance of regaining and strengthening the EU’s competitive edge in the solar photovoltaic industry.
Apr. 27
Vindmølleeksporten faldt i 2020
Den samlede eksport af varer og services fra den danske vindmølleindustri faldt med 21,1 pct. fra 2019 til 2020. Faldet er særligt at finde på vareeksporten, hvor markedet i 2020 ikke kunne måle sig med rekordåret 2019. Wind Denmark forventer at vareeksporten igen vil stige i 2021 efter et travlt produktionsår i 2020.
Apr. 14
Money pouring into wind energy despite COVID, but are there enough projects out there?
The main problem is the slow rate of permitting of new wind farms. The money’s out there, but not enough new projects are coming through.
Apr. 13
Permitting the key obstacle to EU wind investments – WindEurope
Despite investor appetite, inadequate permitting frameworks mean there are insufficient available projects
März 31
Open letter calls for the highest sustainable clean hydrogen standard in EU Taxonomy
Renewable hydrogen produced from 100% renewable electricity sources can play a strategic role in decarbonizing the sectors of our economy that are hard-to-electrify and can foster Europe’s industrial leadership in future-proof technologies.
März 29
Six measures for more onshore wind in Germany
Wind was 27% of Germany’s electricity consumption last year. And renewables in total were over 50%. With 63 GW of onshore and offshore wind farms, Germany has the biggest wind energy capacity in Europe. And Germany should remain the leader in the expansion of onshore wind over the period 2021-25, according to WindEurope’s latest forecasts. But this will only happen if they get their policies right.
März 25
Den danske vindmølleindustri runder 40 år
Den danske vindmølleindustris historie er præget af dramatiske op- og nedture og ikke mindst en teknologisk udvikling i højt tempo. Siden marts 1981 har vindmølleindustriens virksomheder været samlet i en fælles brancheforening, der har fokuseret på politik, teknologiudvikling, eksportfremme og samarbejde på tværs af værdikæden.
März 05
Wind is not growing fast enough for EU economy to go climate-neutral
Europe installed 14.7 GW of new wind energy in 2020. 80% of this was onshore wind. Europe now has 220 GW of total wind energy capacity. But Europe is not building enough new wind to deliver the Green Deal and climate neutrality:
März 05
Vindmølleejerne skal også levere reservestrøm til elnettet
Vindmøller deltager i forvejen i markedet for regulerkraft, hvor vindmøllerne slukkes, når der er et overskud af elektricitet i elnettet og derfor behov for nedregulering
Feb. 03
Germany: Latest Renewables Law will hold back expansion of onshore wind
Wind was 27% of German net electricity last year. And renewables in total were over 50%. But changes to the Renewables Law threaten to undermine the progress renewables are making – and in particular hold back the expansion of onshore wind
Feb. 02
Record 15 GW of new wind turbines ordered in 2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, both onshore and offshore orders saw an increase in sales. European countries ordered 8.2 GW of onshore wind turbines – a 13% increase compared to 2019
Jan. 12
European energy infrastructure must prioritise renewables
WindEurope criticises the text of the TEN-E revision presented today by the European Commission. The Commission missed an important chance to clearly prioritise renewable electricity and renewable hydrogen infrastructure. Instead the TEN-E revision leaves a door open for fossil fuel projects, undermining the European Green Deal objective of climate neutrality.
Dez. 15
Double-digit growth: EU solar market defies expectations to add 18.7 GW in 2020
Today, SolarPower Europe published its new EU Market Outlook for Solar Power, which shows that despite the setbacks of COVID-19, the European solar market grew by 11%, adding 18.7 GW of installations
Dez. 02
How is wind energy going to support economic recovery? Join us on “WindTV” and see for yourself
Wind energy is well positioned to support Europe’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
Nov. 30
Industry-first EPC Best Practice Guidelines set global standard for solar sector
The growth of the global solar industry is driven by cost reduction, which is achieved by reducing operational costs through standardisation and adopting the latest technological developments to increase efficiency.
Nov. 25
8 “to dos” for Governments to deliver the expansion of onshore wind needed for the Green Deal
Europe wants to be climate neutral by 2050. And onshore wind will play a central role in that. According to the European Commission‘s decarbonisation scenarios it will be a quarter of Europe’s electricity consumption by 2050.
Nov. 24
What happens when wind turbines get old? New Industry Guidance Document for dismantling and decommissioning
Repowering is happening and will increase. It’s a great opportunity to get more energy from today’s wind farms.
Okt. 27
Solar recognised as competitive and strategic energy technology in State of the Energy Union and Renovation Wave
Solar has seen the largest cost reductions of any renewable technology, major efficiency gains and new innovations, such as floating solar and Agri-PV.
Solar recognised as competitive and strategic energy technology in State of the Energy Union and Renovation Wave
Okt. 08
National Energy and Climate Plans: A solar-powered energy system by 2030
The National Energy and Climate Plans confirm the bright future for solar in Europe, with 209 GW of solar PV capacity set to be added by 2030, or 19 GW per year. Solar will continue to be the most-installed energy generation technology in Europe between 2020 and 2030, together with wind energy.
Okt. 01
Robust implementation of 2030 National Plans is key to deliver EU targets
The NECP process aims to ensure the EU meets its 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewables, energy efficiency and electricity interconnectors. The EU Commission will monitor the progress towards these targets.
Sep. 16
Without CfDs Germany puts offshore wind targets at risk
Jobs and investment volumes depend on getting the regulatory framework for offshore wind right.
Sep. 01
How much wind is needed to deliver on the EU’s renewable hydrogen goals?
Member States such as the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal, are showing increasing willingness to support renewable hydrogen.
Aug. 31
Wind Denmark’s årsmøder stiller skarpt på vindsektorens største udfordringer
økonomiske genstart med investeringer i den grønne omstilling.
Aug. 25
How the EU can achieve a climate target of -55% by 2030
According to a new study by Agora Energiewende, it is technically and economically possible for EU Member States to achieve a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990
Juli 03
EU Recovery Plan: it’s time to roll up our sleeves for a green recovery
he plan is presented as a chance to accelerate the European Green Deal. But it will only be as green as the projects it funds and the jobs it creates.
Juli 01
Germany adopts National Energy & Climate Plan and an ambitious Hydrogen Strategy
For onshore wind where Germany has 53 GW today this means building new wind farms and repowering existing wind farms, especially the large number of those that are coming off the feed-in tariff in the coming years.
Juni 23
Despite COVID-19 market contraction, appropriate stimulus measures can deliver bright global solar forecast
Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the extended lockdown on the global economy, the solar market will experience a contraction in 2020, with an expected decrease of 4% to 112 GW
Juni 09
Wind wins lion’s share in Italian renewable energy auction
Wind won 406 MW of the 425 MW awarded in an undersubscribed auction – 500 MW were on offer. The primary reason for the undersubscription is Italy’s cumbersome and lengthy permitting process
Juni 08
WindEnergy Hamburg Press Conference: Wind industry ready to deliver Europe’s green recovery
The EU’s Recovery Strategy, announced last week, adds a new dimension to the event. The further expansion of wind energy is set to be central to Europe’s economic recovery and to the EU Green Deal
Mai 22
German government drops the idea of a nationwide 1000m distance rule
Instead the German States can now set their own rules up to a maximum distance of 1000m.
Renewable-Energy-Industry.com
- More Orders and Stable Prices: Nordex Continues Growth Path in Q3 – Stock in High DemandHamburg (Germany) - The Nordex Group has released its order intake figures for the third quarter of 2025 (July to September). Overall, the wind turbine manufacturer reported a strong Q3 2025 with significant growth in order intake. Orders have also increased substantially over the nine-month period. The companyâs stock is showing strong performance.
- France’s Wind Market in Focus: VSB France Starts Construction of Its Largest Wind Farm – Market Gains MomentumNîmes (France) â Despite political and bureaucratic challenges, the French wind energy market continues to grow dynamically. Current projects and developments, such as the start of construction of VSB Franceâs Pays dâAuge wind farm and new production records, demonstrate that renewable energies are playing an increasingly important role in the countryâs energy mix.
- Third Deal for Nel ASA with H2 Energy: Nel ASA Secures Follow-Up Order for Swiss Hydrogen NetworkOslo (Norway) â Norwegian electrolyzer manufacturer Nel ASA is delivering another MC500 system for a hydrogen project in Switzerland. The technology is intended to power municipal waste collection vehicles and further strengthen the countryâs green hydrogen ecosystem.
- Nordex Wind Turbines: VSB Commissions Flintbek Wind Farm in Schleswig-HolsteinFlintbek/Dresden (Germany) - The new Flintbek wind farm in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has been officially commissioned. The operator is the VSB Group, a project developer for renewable energy and battery storage. Construction work on the two wind turbines with a total capacity of 11.4 MW began in summer 2024.
ERNEUERBARE ENERGIEN NEWS
- Bürgerbeteiligung bei Wind und Solar: Die Tücken des § 6 EEGDer Paragraf 6 im Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz schafft die Grundlage dafür, die Standortkommunen an den Windparkerlösen zu beteiligen. Der Aufwand für Betreiber ist noch groß, aber es gibt Hilfe.
- Klimaschutz clever in kommunale Pflichtaufgaben integrierenNeues Nachschlagewerk zeigt, wie Kommunen trotz knapper Ressourcen Energiewende und Klimaschutz in bestehende Aufgaben einbinden können. Die Agentur für Erneuerbare Energien stellt Best-Practice-Beispiele und konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen vor.
- Energiewende mit Stecker: In Balzhausen startet Deutschlands erste EinspeisesteckdoseLEW Verteilnetz eröffnet eine neue Ära der Energieintegration – Pilotprojekt zeigt, wie Stromnetze effizienter, nachhaltiger und intelligenter genutzt werden können.
- Stromversorgung kann zu jeder Sekunde grün sein und preisgünstigWie grün kann Strom sinnvollerweise in verschiedenen Phasen des Verbrauchs und der Erzeugung sein? Ein Video von unserem Expertengespräch auf der Husum Wind 2025.
- Solarmarkt in der Schweiz stagniertDie Nachfrage nach kleinen Solaranlagen in der Schweiz ist rückläufig. Dies kann vom Segment der größeren Anlagen nicht komplett kompensiert werden. Die Schweizer Vereinigung für Solarenergie fordert die Regierung in Bern auf, die Bedingungen für die Photovoltaik zu verbessern.