Wind News
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...
Nordex Pushes Forward Development: N175/6.X Turbine Receives 7.3 MW Operating Mode and new Hybrid Tower Options for Higher Yields - Stock Rises
Apr 22, 2026 17:14 | Hamburg (Germany) - Nordex is expanding its successful Delta4000 turbine platform with several innovations for the N175/6.X. A new operating mode as well as additional hybrid tower options are intended to increase energy yields, reduce costs, and enhance the turbine’s flexibility, particularly for deployment in key European markets. read more...
WindEurope 2026: VSB Focuses on Repowering and Hybrid Parks to Accelerate Wind Energy Expansion in Europe
Apr 22, 2026 15:26 | Madrid (Spain) / Dresden (Germany) - At WindEurope 2026 in Madrid, the VSB Group, part of TotalEnergies, is placing repowering at the center of its strategy as a key lever for accelerating wind energy expansion in Europe. The company aims to demonstrate how energy policy goals can be translated into concrete projects. read more...
Mega Offshore Wind Farm East Anglia THREE: First Turbine With Record 115-Meter Rotor Blades Installed
Apr 22, 2026 15:15 | London (UK) / Abu Dhabi (UAE) – With the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, the project is setting new standards for the expansion of renewable energy in the United Kingdom. Record-breaking rotor blades and a multi-billion investment volume underline the strategic importance of offshore wind energy for energy security and industrial value creation. read more...
Historic Turning Point in the Global Electricity Market: Renewables Cover Demand Growth in 2025 and Surpass Coal
Apr 22, 2026 08:40 | London (UK) - The global market for renewable energy continued to grow in 2025. This is shown by a recent study from the think tank Ember. According to the study, the entire increase in global electricity demand was, for the first time, fully met by renewable energy. In addition, another milestone was reached. read more...
Mega US Wind Project SunZia Wind Begins Operations: Pattern Energy Starts Commissioning of 3.5 GW Wind Farm in New Mexico
Apr 21, 2026 11:26 | Münster (Germany) / San Francisco (USA) - Despite the restrictive energy policy of US President Donald Trump, the SunZia wind project in the US state of New Mexico has, according to media reports, begun feeding electricity into the grid for the first time. The move marks the start of the phased commercial commissioning of one of the largest onshore wind projects worldwide. read more...