Wind News
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...
Blackstone Invests €2 Billion in Eurowind Energy: Billion-Euro Partnership Accelerates Expansion of Renewable Energy Projects
May 07, 2026 15:52 | Hamburg (Germany) – Financial investor Blackstone is making a multi-billion-euro investment in Eurowind Energy. The fresh capital will be used to expand energy parks across Europe, with Germany playing a key role. read more...
Nordex Celebrates 10 Years of Integration with Acciona Windpower - Europe’s Wind Industry Calls for Stronger Protection of Strategic Technologies
May 07, 2026 12:31 | Hamburg (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex celebrated in Hamburg the tenth anniversary of its integration of Acciona Windpower and at the same time highlighted the industrial policy importance of the European wind sector. Representatives from politics and industry warned at the event about increasing global competitive risks and called for better framework conditions for European technology companies. read more...
UN Climate Chief: Fossil Fuel Crisis Accelerates Global Renewable Energy Boom
May 07, 2026 08:23 | Bonn (Germany) / Paris (France) - In light of ongoing global crises, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has called for an accelerated energy transition. read more...
Vestas Achieves Best Q1 Margin Since 2018: Vestas Increases Quarterly Profit and Confirms Annual Forecast – Order Intake Grows – Shares Decline
May 06, 2026 16:16 | Aarhus (Denmark) – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas increased revenue and profitability in the first quarter of 2026 while also reporting significantly higher order intake. However, the company’s share price is declining today. read more...
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...