In one of the latest editions of Windletter, specifically No. 72, Sergio Fernández Munguía has discussed the issue of wind energy in the year 2023 after the report published by the wind energy employers’ association in Europe, where the data and statistics of the sector are collected in 2023 and some future forecasts are made. … Continue reading European wind power records in 2023
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Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
Wind is 19% of the electricity consumed in Europe. Nearly all of Europe’s wind turbines are made in Europe. Europe’s wind energy supply chain is big – over 250 factories spread across nearly every EU Member State. 300,000 people work in wind in Europe today. Europe’s wind supply chain has been struggling. Costs went up … Continue reading Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
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Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore wind energy grids
Today the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) published EU Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). The ONDPs are the first comprehensive cross-border review of existing offshore grid capacity and future offshore grid requirements at sea basin level. They will help to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind and facilitate the deployment of … Continue reading Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore wind energy grids
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Lots of good news – and good numbers – again in offshore wind power
Things are looking up again for offshore wind in Europe. 2023 saw a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms come online, up 40% on 2022. And €30bn of new investments were confirmed – covering 9 GW that’ll be built over the coming years. The supply chain is also seeing a turnaround, with new factories announced in Poland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands … Continue reading Lots of good news – and good numbers – again in offshore wind power
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Repowering of wind farms: a great opportunity for wind power in Europe
WindEurope’s annual “End of Life Issues and Strategies” event (EoLIS 2023) showcases what happens to wind farms when they reach the end of their operational life. The event covers how you dismantle and dispose of old turbines sustainably. And how you repower them – replacing old turbines with new ones. Repowering can play a key … Continue reading Repowering of wind farms: a great opportunity for wind power in Europe
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Declining EU wind turbine exports reflect changing energy landscape
The European Green Deal has placed clean energy at the forefront of the region’s sustainability efforts. The import of green energy products, such as wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels, has been crucial in meeting growing demand. However, recent data reveals a significant drop in EU wind turbine exports, indicating a changing energy landscape. … Continue reading Declining EU wind turbine exports reflect changing energy landscape
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RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry urges for barriers to be removed to reach EU net zero objectives
Consistent growth of renewable corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) proves that corporates are stepping up their commitments to the energy transition. But corporate energy buyers are calling on policymakers to use the EU Electricity Market Design (EMD) reform to remove the remaining barriers to PPAs. Record-breaking year in the EU PPA market with companies procuring … Continue reading RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry urges for barriers to be removed to reach EU net zero objectives
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President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe
This morning European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech. As she addressed the EU Green Deal, the President stressed that the wind industry, so central to its delivery, was facing a unique set of challenges. To address these challenges, President von der Leyen announced a new … Continue reading President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe
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EDP Renewables secures its first stand-alone battery storage project in Europe
Acquired from Tupa Energy, the project will provide 2 hours of storage capacity and will contribute with 50 MW of capacity; With this project, the company will support the grid resilience by providing stability and reliability and will allow for an increased penetration of renewables in the generation mix. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a leading … Continue reading EDP Renewables secures its first stand-alone battery storage project in Europe
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Iberdrola signs a €1,000 million loan with the EIB to accelerate the energy transition in Europe
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new financing agreement worth €1 billion to fast forward the energy transition in Europe by building an extensive network of 19 solar power plants and 3 onshore wind farms in Spain, Portugal and Germany. With a total installed capacity of 2.2 GW, the projects envisage … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a €1,000 million loan with the EIB to accelerate the energy transition in Europe
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Energy Storage Coalition launched – more flexibility to help decarbonise Europe
On 4 May 2023 the Energy Storage Coalition, a new organisation aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables, hosted its launch event. The event was attended by over 150 policymakers, industry and associations representatives. It provided an opportunity … Continue reading Energy Storage Coalition launched – more flexibility to help decarbonise Europe
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WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s … Continue reading WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
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Europe invested €17bn in new wind in 2022, the lowest since 2009
Europe invested just €17bn in new wind farms in 2022. That’s down from €41bn in 2021 and the lowest investment figure since 2009 – a stark warning to Governments and policymakers. The EU wants to accelerate the build-out of wind energy to strengthen its energy security and ensure affordable electricity prices. But recent market interventions … Continue reading Europe invested €17bn in new wind in 2022, the lowest since 2009
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DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
Offshore hydrogen production is paramount to meet the substantial increase expected in European hydrogen demand, as hydrogen is due to play a significant role as a low-carbon energy carrier – not only to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, but also to boost security of energy supply in Europe. The “Specification of a European Offshore Hydrogen Backbone” study, … Continue reading DNV study shows high offshore hydrogen infrastructure potential for Europe
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Repowering Europe’s wind farms is a win-win-win
What happens when wind turbines reach the end of their lifetime? WindEurope’s annual “End of Life Issues and Strategies” event (EoLIS2022) showcases the latest trends in repowering, decommissioning, dismantling and recycling of wind turbines. The latest data presented at the event shows the benefits of repowering. It nearly triples the capacity of a wind farm … Continue reading Repowering Europe’s wind farms is a win-win-win
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OCEaN: Speed up offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning
At a joint conference on nature positive offshore energy infrastructure hosted by Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and WindEurope, the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature (OCEaN) confirmed that it is possible to speed up offshore wind and related electricity grid deployment while protecting and restoring nature. Offshore wind and related electricity grid infrastructure are imperative … Continue reading OCEaN: Speed up offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning
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Europe invested €41bn in wind power in 2021
WindEurope has published its annual Finance and Investment Trends report. It shows investor confidence in wind energy remains high. Europe invested €41bn in new wind farms in 2021. This is financing 25 GW of new capacity, a record. But the investments are falling well short of the 35 GW a year of new wind the … Continue reading Europe invested €41bn in wind power in 2021
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Focus on energy issues in Europe
In the wake of the Ukraine war, the issues of price and sufficient access to energy are main topics of the European cooperation. At the end of March, Vattenfall’s CEO Anna Borg has discussed the energy issue with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in historically … Continue reading Focus on energy issues in Europe
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Without grid improvements, Europe will fall short of its wind power and climate targets
Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy. Direct and indirect electrification will make up 75% of Europe’s energy demand by 2050. The European Commission wants wind to be half of the EU’s electricity by then. However, this can only happen if power grids are optimised and expanded in a timely manner. Hitachi … Continue reading Without grid improvements, Europe will fall short of its wind power and climate targets
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Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
This week European Heads of State and Government will discuss possible measures to curb the current rise in energy prices. While it’s essential national Governments shield the most vulnerable consumers and businesses from the current high energy prices, now is not the time to tamper with Europe’s electricity market rules. Only regulatory stability will incentivise … Continue reading Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
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