The Kagurayama onshore wind farm (61.1 MW) begins operations under a secured 2017 FIT tariff, despite grid injection limits and a multi-stakeholder local governance model.
The Trump administration has ordered the immediate halt of five major offshore wind construction sites in the Atlantic, citing national security threats and drawing mixed reactions from industry and political circles.
Policy reversals, reduced performance and corporate disengagement marked an unprecedented slowdown in wind power in 2025, although China continued its expansion at a steady pace.
The Québec government has approved three wind projects totalling 792 MW to meet growing energy demand and support regional economies in Bas-Saint-Laurent and Capitale-Nationale.
French group ENGIE has officially commissioned the Serra do Assuruá complex in the State of Bahia, making it its largest onshore wind project worldwide.
RWE signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Indiana Michigan Power for the Prairie Creek project, aimed at supporting Indiana’s growing electricity demand starting in 2028.
EDP has signed a long-term electricity supply agreement with Energa for a 322 MW hybrid portfolio combining wind and solar, marking one of the largest contracts of its kind in Poland.
Ocean Winds has deployed a LiDAR buoy off Gippsland to collect accurate data on wind and currents, a key step in its 1.3 GW offshore wind project in Australia.
TerraWind Renewables acquires five projects totalling 255MW in northern Japan, bringing its onshore wind development capacity to 327MW and targeting first commercial operation in 2028.
A consortium led by EDF power solutions has signed a 20-year agreement with Nama PWP to develop a 120 MW wind farm in southeastern Oman, with commissioning scheduled for Q3 2027.
Microsoft expands its partnership with Iberdrola through two new power purchase agreements in Spain, reinforcing its European energy strategy while deepening the use of cloud and artificial intelligence solutions from the US group.
Casa dos Ventos awards Vestas the supply, construction and maintenance of a 184-turbine complex in the state of Piauí, with an investment exceeding $1.01bn.
Warsaw tests long-term support for offshore wind with a structured tender to maximise competition, reduce financial risk and reassure a supply chain under pressure across Europe.
TotalEnergies has sold 50% of a portfolio of wind and solar projects in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners, valued at €508mn ($554mn), while retaining operational control and the main share of electricity marketing.
German manufacturer Nordex has secured an order for 34 turbines for a 200 MW project in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, marking its first entry into this region.
OX2 has started construction on three new onshore wind farms in Finland, bringing its total installed capacity in the country to 750 MW, a record level for a private energy sector player.
Italian group Enel has acquired two onshore wind farms in Germany for an enterprise value of €80mn ($86.5mn), strengthening its presence in a stable and strategic market as part of a targeted asset transfer.
EDF power solutions announces commercial operation of the San Kraal wind farm, the first unit of the 420MW Koruson 1 project, with full commissioning expected in early 2026.
The US administration is delaying the publication of the 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard quotas, bundling several sensitive issues into a single negotiation that extends regulatory and contractual instability for refining and biofuel sectors.
Danish group Vestas is expanding its blade plant in Poland and creating more than 300 jobs to supply turbines to Germany, the leading onshore wind market in Europe.
The UK government has approved the development consent for the 480 MW Morecambe offshore wind farm, a project led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and scheduled to enter construction in 2027.
Infinity Power has started work on its 200 MW wind project in Ras Ghareb, strengthening its position in the African market with technical support from China's POWERCHINA Huadong.
A partnership between the European Investment Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB aims to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the European Union through a bank guarantee mechanism.
Parliament approved the removal of a proposed tax increase on Superethanol-E85, ensuring a continued favourable tax regime for motorists and the agricultural sector until 2026.
With a €600mn ($652mn) contribution, the European Investment Bank becomes the main lender of the BC-Wind offshore wind project developed by Ocean Winds off the Polish coast.
Cadeler has taken delivery of its tenth wind turbine installation vessel, Wind Mover, delivered ahead of schedule and immediately deployed in Europe, strengthening its capabilities amid rising industrial demand.
The rejection of the removal of tax benefits for B100 and E85 biofuels preserves a favourable fiscal framework for an agricultural sector under pressure, despite uncertainty over actual environmental gains.
BW Ideol Projects Company acquires a minority stake in the Méditerranée Grand Large project, strengthening its partnership with EDF power solutions and Maple Power in the Mediterranean floating offshore wind sector.
Octopus Energy joins a global initiative to accelerate renewable energy deployment in Africa, committing $450mn through its Power Africa programme to supply electricity to more than one million people.
Australian energy provider Snowy Hydro has secured long-term agreements with Aula Energy and TagEnergy, adding 120 MW of wind power and 105 MW of battery storage to its national portfolio.
Brasília links a major tax fraud investigation to talks with Washington, combining demands for financial transparency with negotiations over U.S. access to Brazilian rare earths.
The He Dreiht offshore wind farm delivers its first MWh as the German auction model stalls, offering EnBW and its institutional investors a strategic showcase.
The Irish government has provisionally awarded development rights for the Tonn Nua offshore site to the Ørsted-ESB joint venture under a 20-year contract supporting a 900 MW project.
The Spanish group continues its asset rotation strategy by transferring its French onshore wind and solar portfolio to Technique Solaire, reinforcing its focus on offshore and regulated networks.
London deploys a regulatory framework to secure critical mineral supplies by 2035, limiting dependence on single-country sourcing while developing a domestic lithium and tungsten industry.
Mining group BHP has re-entered talks to acquire Anglo American, months after the latter announced a copper-focused merger with Canadian firm Teck Resources.
