Wind News
Offshore Wind as a Bargaining Chip? Trump Administration Lifts Construction Halt on Equinor Offshore Wind Farm – Gas Deal in the Background
May 22, 2025 08:57 | Münster, Germany – After a roughly five-week halt due to a construction freeze ordered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Norwegian energy company Equinor can now resume construction of the Empire Wind offshore wind farm in the U.S. state of New York. It remains unclear whether concessions on a major gas project played a decisive role in the U.S. government's change of heart. read more...
Testing Now Possible Beyond 20 MW: Windtest Grevenbroich Expands FRT Testing Capabilities for Improved Grid Integration
May 20, 2025 08:44 | Grevenbroich, Germany – With the introduction of a new medium-voltage FRT test container (MV-FRT), Windtest Grevenbroich has significantly expanded its technical capabilities for testing grid-relevant characteristics of generation units, including wind turbines, combustion engines, battery storage systems, and photovoltaic inverters. read more...
Large Battery Project in Tantow: Enertrag and Green Flexibility Begin Construction of 130 MWh Storage Facility in Brandenburg
May 19, 2025 16:51 | Kempten, Dauerthal / Germany – The expansion of energy storage infrastructure for renewable energy continues to gain momentum: Renewable energy service provider Enertrag and battery storage specialist Green Flexibility have signed a cooperation agreement for a joint large-scale storage project in Tantow, Brandenburg. read more...
Energy Storage Under Extreme Conditions: Sungrow Delivers Large-Scale Battery Storage Near the Arctic Circle
May 16, 2025 14:53 | Hefei, China – The Chinese energy storage specialist Sungrow has commissioned a large-scale battery storage system in Simo, Finland, located just 100 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The project was developed in cooperation with the joint venture FRV Amp-Tank. The company develops battery storage solutions for both short-term and long-term storage. read more...
Vestas Strengthens Production Presence in Europe: Vestas Acquires Polish Blade Factory from GE Subsidiary LM Wind Power
May 16, 2025 13:36 | Aarhus, Denmark – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas continues to expand its industrial presence in Europe. Together with LM Wind Power, a rotor blade producer owned by the GE Vernova Group, the companies announced that Vestas will acquire the blade factory located in Goleniów, Poland. The purchase price remains undisclosed. read more...
Nordex Milestone in Global Certification: Nordex Group Receives First Global Certificates for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Performance
May 15, 2025 16:22 | Hamburg, Germany - The Nordex Group was recently awarded unified global certifications by for the following management systems: Quality (ISO 9001), Occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), and Environmental (ISO 14001). read more...
PNE AG: Annual General Meeting Approves Dividend and Special Dividend
May 14, 2025 09:29 | Cuxhaven, Germany – The Annual General Meeting of PNE AG has approved the proposal of the Management Board and Supervisory Board regarding the appropriation of net profit by a large majority. Accordingly, for the 2024 financial year, a dividend of €0.04 per entitled no-par value share will be distributed, supplemented by a special dividend in the same amount. read more...
Nordex Strengthens Sales and Project Business with new CCO: Ibrahim Oezarslan Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
May 13, 2025 11:44 | Hamburg, Germany – The Nordex Group has appointed Ibrahim Oezarslan to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective May 1, 2025. In his new role, Oezarslan will be responsible for all global sales and project execution activities of the wind turbine manufacturer. read more...
PNE AG Defies Headwinds in Q1 2025 – Project Development Remains Strong, Power Generation Under Pressure
May 12, 2025 13:12 | Cuxhaven, Germany – German wind and solar specialist PNE AG demonstrated operational resilience in the first three months of 2025, though weak wind conditions weighed on electricity production. Despite the challenging start, the executive board remains confident and upholds its full-year 2025 guidance. read more...
Energy Transition in Focus: Qualitas Energy Gains AMG as Strategic Partner for Further Growth
May 12, 2025 11:52 | Madrid, Berlin, West Palm Beach – U.S.-based investment firm AMG has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in the global investment platform Qualitas Energy. With this partnership, AMG strengthens its presence in private markets and expands its commitment to alternative asset classes. read more...
First Order from Getec Green Energy: Nordex Group Receives 49 MW Order from Germany
May 08, 2025 16:37 | Hamburg, Germany – Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has received a first order from Getec Green Energy GmbH. According to the company, the Magdeburg-based firm has ordered seven turbines of the type N163/6.X for the Zerbst wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt, with a total capacity of 49 MW. read more...
Qualitas Energy Subsidiary on Growth Path: Acquisition of Solar and Wind Projects Strengthens Heelstone's Expansion in the U.S. Market
May 06, 2025 16:18 | Durham, USA / Berlin – With the acquisition of Valor Infrastructure Partners’ (VIP) project portfolio and the appointment of a new CEO, Heelstone Renewable Energy is repositioning itself in the U.S. market. This deal marks a significant step toward becoming a fully integrated power producer and underscores the expansion strategy of Heelstone’s parent company, Qualitas Energy, in the U.S. market. read more...
European Energy Transition in Focus: VSB Showcases Large-Scale PV Projects and Hybrid Solutions at Intersolar 2025
May 06, 2025 15:48 | Dresden/Munich, Germany – At Intersolar Europe 2025 in Munich, the VSB Group will be presenting its latest developments in photovoltaics and hybrid energy systems. The company, which became part of the TotalEnergies Group in 2025, will highlight projects that integrate wind and solar power with battery storage. read more...
PV Market in Focus: Windpunx Launches Subsidiary Solarpunx
May 06, 2025 09:33 | Berlin, Germany – Windpunx GmbH & Co. KG, a company specializing in the technical and commercial management of wind turbines, is expanding its business activities. With the newly founded Solarpunx GmbH & Co. KG, the company is adding the management of photovoltaic systems to its service portfolio. read more...
Bnewable Launches in Germany with Storage Solutions for the Industrial Energy Transition
Apr 29, 2025 16:17 | Oldenburg, Germany / Brussels, Belgium – The industrial energy transition presents new challenges for companies – while also creating economic opportunities. The Belgian energy scale-up Bnewable is focusing on intelligent storage solutions and digital energy management. The company is now also launching in Germany, with a clear focus on further growth and sustainable solutions. read more...