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India Records Wind Energy Capacity Addition of Over 6 GW In 2025/26 – 100 GW by 2030 – Expansion Targets for 2036 Clearly Defined
May 19, 2026 11:16 | New Delhi (India) – India recorded a historic increase in wind energy capacity during the period 2025/26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). With 6.1 GW of new capacity added, the country strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading wind energy markets. The expansion of wind power is part of India’s long-term decarbonisation strategy through 2070. read more...
Germany’s Electricity Market in Q1 2026: More Renewables, Lower Wholesale Prices – Net Exporter Again for the First Time Since 2023
May 19, 2026 08:41 | Berlin (Germany) – In the first quarter of 2026, the German electricity market showed a clear shift: renewable energy accounted for more than half of electricity generation, while wholesale prices declined significantly. For the first time since the end of 2023, electricity exports once again exceeded imports. Germany thus became a net exporter again. read more...
France Reaches 2,000 MW Offshore Wind Capacity: France Commissions Next Offshore Wind Farm – Dieppe–Le Tréport Nearing Launch
May 15, 2026 10:23 | Paris (France)– France is accelerating the expansion of offshore wind energy. The Dieppe–Le Tréport Offshore Wind Farm off the French coast is in an intensive construction phase in spring 2026 and, according to current project data, remains on schedule. Full commissioning is planned for the second half of 2026. read more...
Flender Expands Into Brazil: New Service Location Strengthens Wind Energy Business in South America
May 15, 2026 08:25 | Bocholt (Germany) - Drive technology specialist Flender is further expanding its presence in South America and has officially opened a new location in Brazil. The company is taking over the service business of Wärtsilä, significantly increasing its capacities in the wind energy and industrial gearbox segments. read more...
Qualitas Energy Plans Investments of Over 10 Billion Euros by 2029 – Focus on Energy Transition and Storage
May 13, 2026 17:16 | Berlin (Germany) – The investor Qualitas Energy, specializing in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, intends to significantly accelerate its expansion in the coming years. As part of its new strategy plan for 2026 to 2029, the company announced a total investment volume of more than 10 billion euros, including co-investments and financing. read more...
World’s Largest Redox-Flow Battery in Switzerland: Construction Progress on the Laufenburg Megaproject
May 13, 2026 09:44 | Laufenburg (Switzerland) – In northern Switzerland, a Redox-Flow battery storage system of unprecedented scale is being built in Laufenburg. The storage facility is a central component of an integrated energy and technology campus that combines power infrastructure, data processing, and research at a single location. read more...
E.ON Strengthens Presence in United Kingdom: E.ON Plans Takeover of British Energy Supplier OVO Energy
May 12, 2026 10:21 | Essen (Germany) / London (UK) – The energy group E.ON aims to significantly expand its position in the British energy market by acquiring the energy supplier OVO Energy. With the planned transaction, the number of E.ON customers in the United Kingdom will increase from around 5.6 million to approximately 9.6 million. read more...
NeuConnect Reaches next Milestone – First Direct Power Link Between Germany and the UK Takes Shape
May 12, 2026 09:33 | Wilhelmshaven (Germany) / London (UK) – The expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections in Europe is becoming increasingly important as European power markets continue to integrate and renewable energy deployment accelerates. The NeuConnect interconnector between Germany and the UK is currently creating the first direct electricity connection between the two countries – and one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure projects. read more...
Milestone for Offshore Wind Energy in Poland: Ørsted and PGE Launch Offshore Installation of 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Project – Share Price Rises
May 12, 2026 09:05 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Danish offshore specialist Ørsted and Poland's largest energy utility PGE have commenced the offshore installation of the Baltica 2 wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. With a capacity of 1.5 GW, the joint project will become Poland's largest offshore wind farm – a milestone for Poland's energy transition. read more...
Stock Market Week 19/26: RENIXX Reaches new Annual Highs – Canadian Solar up 30% - Quarterly Results Drives Shares: Ballard Power, Sunrun, Array Technologies and Enphase Rise by Double Digits
May 11, 2026 10:39 | Münster (Germany) – The RENIXX continued its upward trend for much of last week and marked new annual highs. On 06/05/2026, the index reached a new intraday high of 1,423.41 points. Already on 05/05/2026, a new annual high on a closing basis was recorded at 1,413.45 points. Towards the end of the week, however, a consolidation set in with noticeable declines. read more...
Third Wind Farm Transaction in the Current Year: UKA Sells Vietlübbe Wind Farm with 80 MW
May 08, 2026 10:18 | Meißen (Germany) – Renewable energy project developer UKA has sold the Vietlübbe wind farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, completing its third transaction of the current year. The wind farm comprises 14 wind turbines with a total capacity of around 80 MW and was fully commissioned in November 2025. read more...
France Commissions Another Floating Offshore Wind Farm - Ocean Winds Launches EFGL
May 08, 2026 10:07 | Port-La Nouvelle (France) – France is focusing on the industrial future field of floating offshore wind energy and continues to expand this sector. Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has now begun electricity production at its floating offshore wind farm Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL). read more...
World Record: China Installs Floating Offshore Wind Turbine with 16 MW Capacity
May 08, 2026 09:54 | Wuhan (China) - The floating offshore wind market continues to gain momentum. Global potential is significant, and turbine capacity ratings are steadily increasing. According to state-owned energy company China Three Gorges Corporation (CGT), China has installed the world’s most powerful floating single wind turbine to date with its “Sanxia Linghang Hao” offshore project. read more...
IRENA Sees Turning Point in Electricity Costs: Solar, Wind And Storage Clearly Outperform Fossil Fuels
May 08, 2026 09:32 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) sees hybrid power systems combining solar and wind energy with battery storage as a turning point for the global electricity system. According to a new report, such 24/7 renewables can already be more cost-effective than new coal and gas power plants in modelled scenarios for high-quality solar and wind regions, while also enabling continuous electricity supply. read more...
Ørsted Shares Under Pressure: Offshore Wind Company Ørsted Increases Earnings and Advances Major Projects
May 07, 2026 16:27 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Ørsted has started 2026 with higher offshore electricity production and improved operational performance. While the renewable energy company listed in the RENIXX-World index reported significantly higher EBITDA in the first quarter and progress on several major projects, the stock market reacted cautiously. Ørsted shares fell by around 4% yesterday to €21.86. read more...