In the last Council of Ministers of the year (DEC 27) various measures have been approved that facilitate the development of renewable projects in the pipeline and support the wind industry. The wind sector sees the approved measures as correct and timely, which were urgent to solve the future of tens of thousands of renewable … Continue reading Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023
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EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
December 19th in Brussels, the EU Commission, EU Member States, and the Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter. The Charter follows the EU`s Wind Power Action Plan that was published by the EU Commission in October. The Plan is a non-regulatory communication. Signing the Charter, the Member States commit to deliver on the goals of … Continue reading EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
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EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the bulk of the actions fall to National Governments. So today the Energy Ministers of 26 … Continue reading EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
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EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
Last night the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EU’s electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining inframarginal revenue caps in the EU’s electricity market design. Europe needs more renewables as fast as possible. … Continue reading EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
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EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors today announced a €5bn counter-guarantee scheme for wind energy manufacturing. This is the EIB’s key action in the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to finance for wind turbine manufacturers, providing them with the support they need to help boost Europe’s energy security and … Continue reading EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing
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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they head the final negotiations to be finalised by the end of Q1 2024. … Continue reading Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
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GLOBAL CLIMATE TARGETS UNDER THREAT WITHOUT A SECURE WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
New report outlines route for global supply chain resilience and growth, based on industry and government cooperation DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE Bottlenecks in the global wind industry supply chain could leave the world with only three-quarters of the wind energy installations needed for a 1.5°C pathway by 2030, i.e. a 650 GW gap to meet … Continue reading GLOBAL CLIMATE TARGETS UNDER THREAT WITHOUT A SECURE WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
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European Parliament voted to boost wind energy tech made in Europe
On Tuesday the European Parliament voted on its position for the negotiations with European Commission and Member States on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). MEP Christian Ehler, drafting the Parliament’s position, has put forward a proposal which supports a strong European wind industry to deliver on Europe’s climate and energy security objectives in the lead … Continue reading European Parliament voted to boost wind energy tech made in Europe
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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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North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
In the presence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands the 10 Energy Ministers of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)** met in The Hague yesterday. They agreed a new NSEC Action Agenda for the build-out of offshore wind. This Agenda aims among other things to help strengthen Europe’s wind energy supply chain. In … Continue reading North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
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European Parliament must vote to boost solar and wind energy tech made in Europe
On Tuesday the European Parliament will vote on its position for the negotiations with European Commission and Member States on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). MEP Christian Ehler, drafting the Parliament’s position, has put forward a proposal which supports a strong European wind industry to deliver on Europe’s climate and energy security objectives in the … Continue reading European Parliament must vote to boost solar and wind energy tech made in Europe
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European wind turbine manufacturing is indispensable for energy security and competitive electricity prices
We are very surprised by the latest statement of BASF CEO Martin Brudermüller on the quality of European wind turbines. Other wind farm developers in Europe are happy with the European turbines they have installed and would like to be able to continue sourcing European turbines. EU policymakers have understood the critical importance of its … Continue reading European wind turbine manufacturing is indispensable for energy security and competitive electricity prices
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High-income countries must reach net zero way before 2050
According to DNV’s Pathway to Net Zero Emissions report, limiting global warming to 1.5°C remains a possibility – but is highly improbable. Drastic measures, and permanent cuts in emissions are necessary to reach net zero in 2050. DNV’s Pathway to Net Zero Emissions report is a companion to the Energy Transition Outlook report and depicts DNV’s most … Continue reading High-income countries must reach net zero way before 2050
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COP28, IRENA and Global Renewables Alliance outline roadmap at Pre-COP on fast-tracking the energy transition by tripling renewable power and doubling energy efficiency by 2030
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 30 October 2023 – The COP28 Presidency, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) launched a joint report today on the sidelines of the Pre-COP event in Abu Dhabi, titled “Tripling Renewable Power and Doubling Energy Efficiency by 2030: Crucial Steps Towards 1.5 °C.” The … Continue reading COP28, IRENA and Global Renewables Alliance outline roadmap at Pre-COP on fast-tracking the energy transition by tripling renewable power and doubling energy efficiency by 2030
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How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?
Amid a challenging year for the offshore wind sector, recent setbacks have increased costs but are now also starting to spur vital policy changes. The industry is now in a position to reverse setbacks and advance toward ambitious goals, encouraging greater investments in renewables and job growth over the next decade Søren Lassen Head of … Continue reading How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?
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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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ACP Statement on New York Announcing 25 New Clean Energy Projects
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the solicitation awards for three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy: “The projects announced today represent $20 billion in new investments … Continue reading ACP Statement on New York Announcing 25 New Clean Energy Projects
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Offshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
There is a great Philip Larkin poem, Wires, about the experience of young steers that believe the open spaces of the prairie are limitless, until they bump up against an electric fence and realise for the first time the constraints on their freedom. New industries suffer a similar experience when they hit their first downturn. … Continue reading Offshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
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Record wind energy production in Portugal and Spain in the third week of October
In the third week of October, European electricity market prices remained generally stable, with an upward trend in most cases compared to the previous week. However, in the MIBEL market prices fell due to high wind energy production, which reached an all?time record in Portugal and the highest value so far in 2023 in Spain. … Continue reading Record wind energy production in Portugal and Spain in the third week of October
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Net Zero? It’s all about electrification
Today the Electrification Alliance* unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson was named the winner of the … Continue reading Net Zero? It’s all about electrification
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