Sweden has recently rejected 13 wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea, citing defense-related security concerns. This decision raises questions about balancing energy needs with national protection.
Sweden has recently rejected 13 wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea, citing defense-related security concerns. This decision raises questions about balancing energy needs with national protection.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DoD) unite to support offshore wind development, ensuring compatibility with essential military operations.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DoD) unite to support offshore wind development, ensuring compatibility with essential military operations.
The Biden-Harris administration has completed a historic offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine, aiming to generate enough clean energy to power 2.3 million homes. This milestone is part of the ambitious American energy transition.
The Biden-Harris administration has completed a historic offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine, aiming to generate enough clean energy to power 2.3 million homes. This milestone is part of the ambitious American energy transition.
For the first time, wind energy produced the majority of electricity in Finland this weekend, supported by powerful winds and increased wind turbine capacity.
For the first time, wind energy produced the majority of electricity in Finland this weekend, supported by powerful winds and increased wind turbine capacity.
The global wind energy sector is expected to reach new milestones in 2024, driven by favorable conditions and massive investments, particularly in China, the United States, and Germany.
The global wind energy sector is expected to reach new milestones in 2024, driven by favorable conditions and massive investments, particularly in China, the United States, and Germany.
Missioned by wind developers and farmers, geobiologists are accused of charlatanism. Their method, not scientifically validated, raises concerns among sector specialists.
Missioned by wind developers and farmers, geobiologists are accused of charlatanism. Their method, not scientifically validated, raises concerns among sector specialists.
Eight European countries meet to strengthen their commitments to offshore wind energy in the North Sea, a sector facing the growing challenge of Chinese companies.
Eight European countries meet to strengthen their commitments to offshore wind energy in the North Sea, a sector facing the growing challenge of Chinese companies.
The Gonzaga Ridge project in Merced County will provide 147.5 MW of wind energy and 50 MW of storage for CleanPowerSF, doubling the supply of clean energy for 385,000 customers.
The Gonzaga Ridge project in Merced County will provide 147.5 MW of wind energy and 50 MW of storage for CleanPowerSF, doubling the supply of clean energy for 385,000 customers.
Eletrobras and Ocean Winds have signed an agreement to explore the potential of offshore wind energy in Brazil, aiming to develop this new renewable energy source to meet the growing demand for clean energy.
Eletrobras and Ocean Winds have signed an agreement to explore the potential of offshore wind energy in Brazil, aiming to develop this new renewable energy source to meet the growing demand for clean energy.
Copenhagen Energy has obtained the Green Lane Certification for its BuhaWind projects in the Philippines, facilitating the rapid implementation of wind farms and contributing to the country's energy transition.
Copenhagen Energy has obtained the Green Lane Certification for its BuhaWind projects in the Philippines, facilitating the rapid implementation of wind farms and contributing to the country's energy transition.
The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Scotland, has injected its first megawatts of electricity into the national grid, a major step towards the UK's carbon neutrality.
The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Scotland, has injected its first megawatts of electricity into the national grid, a major step towards the UK's carbon neutrality.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental analysis for six offshore wind zones, supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its environmental analysis for six offshore wind zones, supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030.
Approximately 200 GE Vernova employees gathered in Nantes to protest job cuts at two sites in Loire-Atlantique, expressing their concerns about the future of offshore wind energy in France.
Approximately 200 GE Vernova employees gathered in Nantes to protest job cuts at two sites in Loire-Atlantique, expressing their concerns about the future of offshore wind energy in France.
The British CAA permits the use of drones for monitoring energy infrastructures, impacting operational efficiency and security in the sector. This decision opens new perspectives for the maintenance of wind turbines and power lines.
The British CAA permits the use of drones for monitoring energy infrastructures, impacting operational efficiency and security in the sector. This decision opens new perspectives for the maintenance of wind turbines and power lines.
Cordelio Power announces the launch of four projects in construction and the commissioning of a wind project, thereby strengthening its position in the energy market.
Cordelio Power announces the launch of four projects in construction and the commissioning of a wind project, thereby strengthening its position in the energy market.
Boralex has acquired the Sallachy wind project in the Scottish Highlands. This operation is part of the company's development strategy in the UK, with an installed capacity of 50 MW planned for 2028.
Boralex has acquired the Sallachy wind project in the Scottish Highlands. This operation is part of the company's development strategy in the UK, with an installed capacity of 50 MW planned for 2028.
Across Europe, wind farm projects face increasing opposition in rural areas. Examples in Sardinia, Auvergne, and other regions illustrate the tensions between energy transition and the protection of territories.
Across Europe, wind farm projects face increasing opposition in rural areas. Examples in Sardinia, Auvergne, and other regions illustrate the tensions between energy transition and the protection of territories.
The anti-wind energy movement in the United States relies on whale protection to hinder offshore wind projects, despite the lack of scientific evidence establishing a direct link.
The anti-wind energy movement in the United States relies on whale protection to hinder offshore wind projects, despite the lack of scientific evidence establishing a direct link.
Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds have secured a Transmission Service Agreement for their 1.1 GW floating wind project in South Korea, injecting 1,125 MW of clean energy into the national grid.
Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds have secured a Transmission Service Agreement for their 1.1 GW floating wind project in South Korea, injecting 1,125 MW of clean energy into the national grid.
The Suzlon Group and Jindal Renewables announce a 400 MW wind energy agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions in steel production in India, marking a significant step towards energy transition.
The Suzlon Group and Jindal Renewables announce a 400 MW wind energy agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions in steel production in India, marking a significant step towards energy transition.
The Baltic Power wind farm has completed the first directional drill under the coastline in the Lubiatowo area, connecting the offshore site to the onshore station. This project marks a significant milestone for renewable energy in Poland.
The Baltic Power wind farm has completed the first directional drill under the coastline in the Lubiatowo area, connecting the offshore site to the onshore station. This project marks a significant milestone for renewable energy in Poland.
Norway allocates 35 billion NOK to support the development of floating wind, targeting a capacity of 2.25 GW by 2025. This strategic initiative strengthens the country's offshore energy transition.
Norway allocates 35 billion NOK to support the development of floating wind, targeting a capacity of 2.25 GW by 2025. This strategic initiative strengthens the country's offshore energy transition.
TotalEnergies and RWE partner to develop two offshore wind farms in the North Sea, strengthening their position in the German green electricity market and contributing to the energy transition towards decarbonized production.
TotalEnergies and RWE partner to develop two offshore wind farms in the North Sea, strengthening their position in the German green electricity market and contributing to the energy transition towards decarbonized production.
Equinor ASA strengthens its position in the renewable energy sector by acquiring nearly 10% of Ørsted’s shares, thereby becoming the second largest shareholder. This operation aligns with Equinor's sustainable growth strategy.
Equinor ASA strengthens its position in the renewable energy sector by acquiring nearly 10% of Ørsted’s shares, thereby becoming the second largest shareholder. This operation aligns with Equinor's sustainable growth strategy.
Spain aims to double its installed wind energy capacity to reach 62 GW by 2030. However, slow administrative processes, local opposition, and declining energy demand threaten the achievement of this ambitious goal.
Spain aims to double its installed wind energy capacity to reach 62 GW by 2030. However, slow administrative processes, local opposition, and declining energy demand threaten the achievement of this ambitious goal.
Nordex Group will supply 12 N149/5.X turbines for the Douglas West Extension project, located southeast of Glasgow, in partnership with Capital Dynamics. The contract also includes a 30-year Premium Service.
Nordex Group will supply 12 N149/5.X turbines for the Douglas West Extension project, located southeast of Glasgow, in partnership with Capital Dynamics. The contract also includes a 30-year Premium Service.