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The World’s Largest Aircraft Will Transport Wind Turbine Blades Longer Than a Football Field
Wind energy holds untapped potential that requires further infrastructure development to be fully harnessed. Roads used for transporting wind turbine blades are often unsuitable due to limited width, especially in areas with...
OECD Report Highlights Global Disparity in Wind Energy Support
In April 2024 the European Commission opened an investigation into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The Commission suspects unfair competition is taking place. With sweeping powers...
North Macedonia: Funding Secured for Three Solar Power Plants and Expansion of the Bogdanci Wind Park
The state-owned company Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (AD ESM) is embarking on a new investment cycle in renewable energy sources with the support of a favorable loan from the German development bank...
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting;
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Construction Progresses on the „Kostolac” Wind Farm
The construction of the „Kostolac” wind farm is currently underway, set to provide electricity for over 30,000 households. This 144 million euros investment is financed through German development cooperation: KfW Bank has...
First Wind Turbine Installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm
The first wind turbine has been successfully installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm. Depending on weather conditions, the installation of the remaining towers will continue as planned.
The total capacity of the wind...
Montenegro – Construction of the “Gvozd” Wind Farm Begins
The construction of the “Gvozd” wind farm has officially started in Montenegro, marking the first major production facility that Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is building after more than 40 years.
The project, initiated...
EU Innovation Fund Supports Technology Development in Wind Energy Sector
The European Commission recently announced the results of a new call from the EU Innovation Fund, which, for the first time, focused solely on clean energy production. This call aims to support...
Germany Acts to Ensure Level Playing Field and Data Security in Wind Energy
The German Economy and Energy Ministry issued a five-point Action Plan today to address current challenges to the European and German wind energy supply chain. The Action Plan recognises the need to...
Europe’s Wind Supply Chain Continues Ramp Up to Meet EU Targets
On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal...
Wind Turbine Orders and Supply Chain Investments Are Up – But Urgent Action Is Required on Grids, Permitting And Auction Design
In the first half (H1) of 2024 Europe added 6.4 GW of new wind energy capacity: 5.3 GW onshore and 1.1 GW offshore. The EU-27 built 5.7 GW of this: 4.7 GW...
Rostock: Regional Development With Wind Energy
Wind energy brings jobs and value creation to deprived rural and coastal communities. Eastern Germany is a classic example of a region that has benefited. WindEurope saw this first hand on a...
Negative Bidding Continues to Burden Offshore Wind Development
Germany and the Netherlands have recently issued the results of their latest offshore wind auction. They awarded a total capacity of 6.5 GW. That’s good for Europe’s energy transition. But the auction...
French Auction Results are not the new Benchmark for Floating Wind in Europe
Last month France published the results of its 250 MW floating offshore wind auction off South Brittany (AO5). The winning bid was awarded at 86 euros /MWh – a record-low for floating...
France Announces Winners of World’s First Commercial-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Auction
France announced the winners of the 250 MW South Brittany floating offshore wind auction, the world’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind auction. This is a major milestone for floating offshore wind technology....
The Position of the Bird’s Wings in Flight as a Solution for more Efficient Use of Wind Energy
Ambitious goals related to renewable energy sources and zero emissions require not only boosting the capacity of such sources and expediting infrastructure development but also improving existing and creating innovative technology. Energy...