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‘Extremely concerning’: New Zealand rejects plans for one of largest wind farms

Chinese OEMs sweep podium for annual wind installations as western OEMs struggle

Chinese turbine manufacturers claimed the top three spots for the most wind capacity installed worldwide in 2024, while one company installed more than 20GW in a single year for the first time.

Analysis: How Trump tariffs could hit US wind power

US President Donald Trump has promised to impose tariffs on steel and on Chinese goods entering the country, while warning further import taxes on goods from Mexico and Canada could follow. �u�X��ʘ��� investigates their likely impact on the US wind power industry

BP slashes renewables plans while boosting fossil fuels

UK-based oil major BP confirmed plans to retreat from renewable energy development and instead increase oil and gas investment and output during its 2025 capital market update today (26 February).

Offshore wind developer BlueFloat's CEO resigns

The CEO of offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy is standing down from his role five years after co-founding the company.

Skyborn commissions long-delayed Taiwan offshore wind farm

EDPR faces €700 million hit after scrapping 500MW South American wind hub

European developer EDP Renewables has scrapped plans for 500MW of wind farms in Colombia and alerted investors to the possibility of up to €700 million in losses.

The changing fortunes of turbine makers and project developers in 2024

Supply chain disruptions and inflated costs – including for raw materials and transport – continued to hit the wind power sector in 2024, hitting the bottom lines of turbine makers and project developers alike. Self-inflicted problems also impacted wind power companies’ finances throughout the year, though there were still reasons for optimism.

Exclusive: NGC launches medium-speed gearbox for fully integrated 20MW-plus drivetrains

Chinese gearbox specialist NGC Group has launched a dedicated medium-speed planetary gearbox for a fully integrated 20–22MW drivetrain. Eize de Vries gives the lowdown on the technology and product-development specifics.

Interview: RWE US offshore chief on Trump, scaling floating wind and Chinese turbines

The positive fundamentals for US offshore wind remain clear despite jitters ahead of the presidential election, RWE’s head of US offshore wind Sam Eaton told �u�X��ʘ���.

Wind leads Spanish electricity generation despite 2023 installation slump

Wind was Spain’s top power producer in 2023, according to the grid operator, but new additions slumped amid slow permitting and delayed tenders.

‘Climate imperative’ helps wind’s business case despite high interest rates – finance experts

The wind industry must focus on high-quality projects and stable markets as it grapples with “sky-high” interest rates, according to finance experts, with some flagging the need to decarbonise as a driver of continuing wind power investment.

How policy and innovation can help boost wind supply chain

The wind power industry must make use of innovative solutions if the European supply chain is to survive – but it needs support from policymakers too, according to sector leaders.

Analysis: How the Ukraine war changed wind power in Europe forever

Two years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country has defied its aggressors on the battlefield while its nascent wind industry has shown determination to build a post-war renewable energy future. But the war has had far-reaching consequences for wind power in Europe. �u�X��ʘ��� investigates.

Foundations to be removed from long-delayed offshore wind farm

A specialist vessel will be deployed to remove two monopile foundations at the long-delayed Yunlin wind farm in the Taiwan Strait.

Analysis: How will Red Sea attacks impact the wind power supply chain?

Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have forced shipping companies to send ships on longer, more expensive routes. �u�X��ʘ��� looks into the impact on the wind power industry

China's carbon emissions set to fall next year amid renewables boom

China’s carbon emissions are expected to fall next year amid record installations of wind and other renewable energy sources in the country, according to a new report from Carbon Brief.

Developers of US offshore projects seek major hike in contract prices

Developers of four offshore wind projects off New York state are seeking an average 48% increase in their contract prices to $167.25/MWh, according to a regulatory filing.

Record orders for wind turbines in first half of 2023 — Wood Mackenzie

Global wind turbine order intake grew to a record 69.5GW in the first half of 2023, according to a new report by investment consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

SouthCoast Wind moves to cancel PPAs with New England utility companies

SouthCoast Wind has agreed to cancel three power purchase agreements (PPAs) it negotiated last year for a planned 1.2GW offshore wind project in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Skyborn secures new funds for delayed offshore wind farm in Taiwan Strait

The consortium behind the 640MW Yunlin offshore wind farm has secured new funding to help finish its construction.

Ørsted may abandon US offshore wind projects as ‘perfect storm’ brews

Ørsted may walk away from five US offshore wind projects as a “perfect storm” of challenges threatens their financial viability, the Danish renewable energy major’s leaders warned today (30 August).

Analysis: The trouble at Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Energy scrapped its financial outlook last week after revealing the shocking extent of turbine component failures within its subsidiary, Siemens Gamesa, which are expected to come with a €1 billion-plus repair bill. So what’s next for the troubled turbine firm, and is there even more bad news to come?

Nearly 1TW reached, but what will drive demand over the next decade?

Global wind installed capacity will surpass 1TW during this year and more than 1.9TW of new capacity will be installed in the next decade, but what will the main drivers of this progress be?

China to lead renewable energy installations in record year for onshore wind - IEA

New additions of wind, solar, and other renewables are expected to jump by a third, according to a new report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that suggests the green transition is accelerating.