Schlagwort: energy security

Jan. 16

WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as new CEO

Windpark NRW

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

Okt. 27

EU leaders must stay the course on renewables for EU to regain competitiveness

windpark Neeltje Jans

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

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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

Mai 22

The EU-UK reset will boost competitiveness and energy security

Vestas WEA

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

Aug. 13

EU Wind Power Package is boosting the European wind supply chain

Windpark Vestas

Europe’s wind supply chain is starting to ramp-up

Nov. 20

European wind turbine manufacturing is indispensable for energy security and competitive electricity prices

Windpark Neltje Jans 2

wind farm developers in Europe are happy with the European turbines they have installed and would like to be able to continue sourcing European turbines

Juli 06

Electricity market design: European Parliament mustn’t undermine climate or energy security

Wind- and Solarenergy

And there must be sufficient flexibility to sell electricity under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or on a merchant basis where operators wish to do so.

Nov. 23

Emergency measures on permitting are a step backwards

Windenergieanlage WEA VESTAS

Permitting is the main bottleneck for the expansion of renewables. 80 GW of wind energy capacity are currently stuck in permitting procedures across Europe

Aug. 09

Energy security: France takes emergency measures to boost renewables

Wind- and Solarenergy

France gets around 20% of its electricity from renewable sources – 8% from wind energy, but it needs more to meet its climate goals while reinforcing energy security.

Mai 10

WindEurope CEO on the RePowerEU Action Plan and the Financial Outlook

Wind- and Solarenergy

Thanks in part to the permitting problems, Europe’s wind supply chain is under huge strain at the moment. Because there aren’t enough permitting projects the market is only half the size it should be.

März 10

Europe wants more renewables to increase its energy security

Wind energy is home grown and cheaper than imported fossil fuels. Every wind farm contributes to making Europe less reliant on fossil fuel imports.

Apr. 10

Global Renewable Generation Continues its Strong Growth, New IRENA Capacity Data Shows

By the end of 2017, global renewable generation capacity increased by 167 GW and reached 2,179 GW worldwide. This represents a yearly growth of around 8.3%, the average for seven straight years in a row, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2018 is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible figures on renewable energy capacity statistics. It contains nearly 15,000 data points from more than 200 countries and territories.