Wind News
15 Years of Baltic 1: Germany’s First Offshore Wind Farm as a Pioneer for Offshore Expansion
May 06, 2026 07:51 | Stralsund/Hamburg/Karlsruhe (Germany) – With Baltic 1, the commercial use of offshore wind energy in Germany began in 2011. Fifteen years later, it is clear that the project has delivered reliable electricity and, above all, valuable insights for planning, construction, and operation—and is regarded as an early reference project for the subsequent expansion of offshore wind power in Germany. read more...
Following the Acquisition of Ørsted’s European Onshore Business: Perigus Energy Emerges as a New Player for Wind, Solar, and Storage in Europe
May 05, 2026 08:47 | Regensburg (Germany) – A new player is emerging in the European onshore renewables market with the creation of Perigus Energy. Following the acquisition of Ørsted’s European onshore business by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the platform now operates under a new name. The company brings together projects across several core European markets and is focusing on the accelerated expansion of wind, solar, and storage. read more...
Qualitas Energy Receives Green Light: Qualitas Energy Secures Permits for 59 MW Wind Projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony
May 04, 2026 12:09 | Berlin (Germany) - Qualitas Energy has received permits for two wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony. The projects comprise a total of ten wind turbines with a combined capacity of more than 59 megawatts (MW), further strengthening the company’s German project pipeline. read more...
Qualitas Energy Receives Green Light: Qualitas Energy Secures Permits for 59 MW Wind Projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony
May 04, 2026 12:00 | Berlin (Germany) - Qualitas Energy has received permits for two wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony. The projects comprise a total of ten wind turbines with a combined capacity of more than 59 megawatts (MW), further strengthening the company’s German project pipeline. read more...
Stock Market Week 18/26: RENIXX Sets Course for 1,400 Points - Bloom Energy Hits New Annual High After Earnings - Nordex: Revenue and Profit Rise Significantly in Q1 – Enphase Under Pressure
May 04, 2026 10:23 | Münster (Germany) - The RENIXX continued its upward trend last week and reached a new annual high over the course of the week. The growing electricity demand driven by data centers and AI infrastructure is increasingly coming into focus, creating new demand for flexible and decentralized energy supply. read more...
France Expands Offshore Wind Power – Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier Wind Farm
Apr 30, 2026 07:50 | Vendée (France) – France is continuing to push forward with the expansion of offshore wind energy: developer Ocean Winds has installed the final wind turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm, completing construction. The 488 MW project has now entered full operation. read more...
Vestas Gains Traction in Canada: Vestas Secures 186 MW Major Order for Forêt Domaniale Wind Project in Québec - Stock up 14% Since Start of the Year
Apr 28, 2026 16:29 | Portland (USA) - Vestas has received a 186 MW order from EDF Power Solutions North America for the Forêt Domaniale wind project in the Canadian province of Québec. read more...
1.6 GW Nordlicht Offshore Cluster on track: Vattenfall Simulates Complex Offshore Installation on Land
Apr 28, 2026 12:46 | Berlin (Germany) - Installing offshore wind turbines is technically demanding and logistically complex. Companies such as Vattenfall are therefore increasingly relying on extensive onshore testing and simulations to reduce risks at sea. The goal is to optimise procedures, secure interfaces, and increase safety and efficiency during the offshore construction phase. read more...
Storage Market Booming: Germany’s Largest Battery Storage System with 740 MWh is Being Built in Förderstedt
Apr 27, 2026 16:56 | Kirchheim/Förderstedt (Germany) - The battery storage market in Germany continues to gain momentum. In Förderstedt near Staßfurt, construction of what is currently the largest battery storage facility in Germany is progressing rapidly. The project is designed to provide a storage capacity of 740 megawatt-hours (MWh). read more...
Nordex Significantly Increases Revenue and Profit in Q1 2026 - Share Price Climbs by Over 12 Percent
Apr 27, 2026 16:36 | Hamburg (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex Group started the 2026 financial year with a significant increase in revenue and profit. As the company announced on Monday, revenue in the first quarter rose by 11 percent year-on-year to 1.6 billion euros. read more...
Stock Market Week 17/26: RENIXX Hits New Yearly High - Storage Puts Pressure on Gas - Solaredge: New Industrial Storage - Scatec: 60 MW Solar for Tunisia - Nordex Turbine: New Options
Apr 27, 2026 11:58 | Münster (Germany) - The RENIXX reclaimed the 1,300-point mark last week and reached a new yearly high. The week continued to reflect a volatile environment with mixed developments. While conditions in energy markets have stabilized somewhat recently, structural drivers in the power system are increasingly shifting toward flexibility and security of supply. read more...
IEA Report 2025: Solar PV Contributes the Largest Share to Global Energy Growth in 2025 – Battery Storage with Record Expansion
Apr 24, 2026 14:57 | Paris (France) – Global energy demand rose more moderately in 2025 than in the previous year. In contrast, electricity consumption continues to grow at an above-average pace. This is according to the latest “Global Energy Review” published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). read more...
The smarter E Europe: Special Exhibition “Renewables 24/7” Highlights Around-the-Clock Renewable Energy Supply
Apr 23, 2026 15:15 | Munich/Pforzheim (Germany) - The transformation of the energy system is becoming increasingly urgent in light of geopolitical uncertainties. At the trade fair alliance The smarter E Europe, taking place in Munich from June 23 to 25, the feasibility of a renewable energy supply around the clock is therefore at the center of attention. read more...
Enercon Signs Framework Agreement for More Than 440 MW in Canada: Delivery of new E-175 EP5 E2 Wind Turbines to Start in 2027
Apr 23, 2026 10:07 | Aurich (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has signed a framework agreement for more than 440 MW with an undisclosed customer in Canada. The agreement covers the supply of more than 60 E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines for several onshore wind projects. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027. read more...
North Sea Offshore Cables: European Transmission System Operators Launch Cooperation to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Apr 23, 2026 09:33 | Madrid (Spain) – Five European transmission system operators aim to jointly strengthen offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. A new initiative seeks to improve the efficiency, affordability and resilience of the power system while safeguarding the growing importance of cross-border networks for the energy transition. read more...