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
Schlagwort: competitiveness
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
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.
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. 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.
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
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- IEA Mid-Year Analysis 2026: Global Electricity Demand Grows Faster Despite Energy Crisis – Renewables Overtake Coal for First TimeParis â Global electricity demand continues to grow significantly faster than in the years before the pandemic, despite the recent energy crisis. According to the mid-year analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity consumption is expected to rise by 3.6 percent in 2026 and by a further 3.8 percent in 2027.
- NeuConnect on Track: First 1.4 GW Power Link Between Germany and UK Reaches Construction Halfway PointLondon â Construction of the first direct power connection between Germany and the United Kingdom has reached the halfway mark, with half of the roughly 700-kilometer subsea cable now laid. The 725-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link is scheduled to enter service in 2028 and will transmit up to 1.4 GW of electricity in both […]
- EVs Capture One in Four New Car Sales in Germany in First Half of 2026Flensburg/Münster â Germany's passenger car market continues to shift toward electric mobility. Battery-electric and hybrid vehicles are increasingly displacing gasoline and diesel engines as the dominant drivetrain type, while the overall new-car market grows significantly. The trend emerges from first-half data published by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
- New Strategy: Longi Bets on Integrated PV and Battery Storage Solutions in European MarketFrankfurt â Chinese solar manufacturer Longi is restructuring its European business. In addition to solar modules, the company plans to supply complete hybrid systems combining photovoltaics, battery storage and control software from a single source, under a new concept called "Longi ONE," backed by an expanding service network across Europe.
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- Eingebremster Boom: Weiterhin nur zweitbester Windparkzubau in Halbjahr Eins2,363 Gigawatt schalteten Windstrom erzeugende Firmen an Land ab Januar bis Juni bundesweit neu an. Netz- und Technikengpässe verzögern Rekordzubau.
- Condition Monitoring: Wie Windparkbetreiber Ausfälle früher erkennen könnenEin neues CMS von Bachmann zielt auf eine wirtschaftliche Zustandsüberwachung des Antriebsstrangs – insbesondere für heterogene Bestandsflotten und den Austausch alter Systeme.
- Eric Hermann von IBC Solar: „Die enge Überwachung der Montagequalität ist unabdingbar“Eric Herrmann, Head of EPC bei IBC Solar, erklärt, worauf es bei der Montagequalität solarer Freiflächenanlagen ankommt – und warum Erfahrung bei Gestellsystemen wichtiger ist als der beste Preis.
- CEO-Talk: Wir filmen Ihren Auftritt auf der Wind Energy HamburgAuf der Wind Energy Hamburg im September besuchen wir Sie am Messestand mit unserem Filmteam. Sie stellen uns Ihre Ideen oder Technologien vor. Und wir erhöhen Ihre Sichtbarkeit mit unserem Video-Interview.