2019-10-01 Energy transition Power generation The wind harnessers The five largest wind turbine manufacturers still come from Europe. But the Chinese are catching up Read more
2020-01-13 Energy policy Power generation US eastern state offshore wind targets hit 24,500 MW The US’ eastern seaboard states are upping their ambitions to tap into the US’ huge offshore wind potential Read more
2020-04-24 Climate protection Power generation Offshore wind underpins rise in UK renewable energy generation Renewables in the UK met more than a third of gross electricity consumption last year Read more
2020-03-20 Energy transition UK proposes rejuvenation of onshore wind The UK government has proposed lifting its moratorium on support for onshore wind projects Read more
2020-03-04 Energy transition Power generation Asia ups its offshore wind ambitions China is set to become the world’s largest offshore wind market, with other Asian countries following close behind Read more
2019-03-12 Power generation Energy trade Climate protection RWE pre-orders electricity from Northwester 2 offshore wind farm Contract covers Belgian wind farm’s total annual production of approximately 800 GWh Read more
2019-07-03 Innovation Power generation Why wind turbines are learning how to swim Less material, easy assembly, suitable for deep sea waters – the technology boasts many advantages Read more
2020-02-20 Energy policy Power generation Europe achieves new record for offshore wind installations Europe installed a record 3.6 GW of new offshore wind capacity last year, according to data released by industry group WindEurope Read more
2020-05-14 Energy transition Power generation A wind of change is in the air Global expansion of wind power experiences a notable boom in 2019 following a three-year lull Read more
2020-05-18 Energy transition Climate protection 19 billion euros for new wind turbines in Europe Capacity expansion holds steady despite declining investments, says WindEurope’s most recent market report Read more
2019-08-12 Energy transition Energy industry US offshore wind on the cusp of expansion The US is set to tap one its largest unexploited renewable energy resources Read more
2019-12-19 Power generation Sector coupling Denmark to build large offshore wind farms with Power-to-X islands 1,000 turbines to supply electricity to millions of households and synthesis gas plants on man-made islands Read more
2020-04-09 Energy policy Study calls for plans for offshore wind farms worldwide Think tank Agora Energiewende champions concerted effort to plan wind farms to avoid performance losses Read more
2019-12-05 Power generation Energy transition Massachusetts – the pioneering spirit behind US offshore wind Massachusetts has been at the forefront of the US offshore wind sector from the start Read more
2020-06-29 Power generation Energy policy Energy industry Major wind turbine manufacturers grow market share Danish market leader Vestas sets new installation record. European market consolidates Read more
2019-11-20 Power generation Energy policy It’s getting windy in the Wild West The state of Texas is now the largest wind power generator in the United States Read more
2020-07-21 Innovation Research and Development Power generation Robot bugs to repair offshore wind turbine blades A group of companies are working on cutting edge technologies to deliver a fully autonomous offshore test and repair system Read more
2019-11-15 Energy industry Energy transition European wind power: Optimism despite uncertainty Industry association WindEurope: Sending a clear political signal could give wind power investors a renewed sense of security Read more
2019-11-05 Power generation Energy transition Climate protection New wind installations falling behind EU climate change targets Wind installations need to increase, but offshore wind is boosting average annual capacity factors Read more
2020-08-05 Energy transition Power generation Climate protection The era of subsidy-free offshore wind begins The latest UK offshore wind auction should see wind farms built which are the first to pay money back to society Read more