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Dong Energy Considers Sale of Oil and Gas Assets to Focus on Windfarms
The biggest windfarm operator in the UK is considering selling its oil and gas business, four decades after it was set up to manage Denmark’s North Sea oilfields. Dong Energy, which is majority owned by the Danish government, said it…
Onshore Windfarms more Popular than Thought, UK Poll Finds
Public support for onshore windfarms is far higher than widely believed, according to a new opinion poll, even in rural areas. Wind turbines are also far more popular than fracking or nuclear power, contrasting with the UK government’s decision to…
South Australian Windfarms Revise Safety Settings after Statewide Blackout
Several windfarm operators in South Australia have already revised their settings to allow them to ride through larger network disruptions, following the storm in September that caused a statewide blackout, according to an update by the Australian Energy Market Operator…
Europe Will Need More Than 600,000 Workers in the Wind Energy Sector by 2030
The European wind industry continues to grow rapidly, but the shortage of skilled labour could jeopardise the achievement of the continent’s ambitious energy targets. According to data from WindEurope, the European wind industry currently employs around 478,000 people, of which…
European Commission launches initiatives to strengthen offshore wind infrastructure
The success of auctions in Poland and the United Kingdom, as well as the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, has given new momentum to Europe’s offshore wind sector. At the summit, the North Sea countries committed to provide two-sided Contracts…
Ports Are the Backbone of Europe’s Wind Energy
This week, the WindEurope Ports Platform meeting in Ireland puts the spotlight on a simple truth: there is no wind without port investments. Ports are stepping up. The meeting comes as Europe prepares two major strategies for 2026: the EU…
Planned Construction of the “Samoš” Wind Farm Enters Public Consultation Phase
The construction of the “Samoš” wind farm is planned in the municipalities of Alibunar and Kovačica in southern Banat. In this regard, a public consultation has been opened for the Draft Spatial Plan for the area of special purpose, along…