World First: Hitachi Energy and Tennet Germany Successfully Test First SF6-Free 420 kV Switchgear

Jun 15, 2026 11:41 | Mannheim, Germany – The use of sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) in gas-insulated switchgear for power grids has long been the industry standard in high- and extra-high-voltage applications. However, due to its high climate impact, the technology is facing increasing regulatory and environmental pressure. With the world’s first successful validation of an SF?-free 420 kV switchgear under real grid operating conditions, a key grid infrastructure technology has now been tested at extra-high voltage level in live operation. read more...

Nordex Secures 255 MW in New Orders from Germany

Jun 10, 2026 16:13 | Hamburg, Germany – The Nordex Group has received new orders from Germany with a total capacity of approximately 255 MW in the early months of the second quarter. The 14 wind energy projects, comprising a total of 39 turbines, are scheduled for installation and commissioning between summer 2027 and spring 2028. The Nordex share, listed in the RENIXX, is up more than 3 percent in early trading today. read more...

Vestas Secures New Wind Power Orders: Vestas to Deliver Turbines with 183 MW for Four Projects in Germany and the United Kingdom – Share Price Declines

Jun 02, 2026 14:34 | Aarhus – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has announced new orders totaling 183 MW in Germany and the United Kingdom within the space of a few days. The orders form part of the company's Q2 order intake. read more...

Nordex Stock Initially Unchanged: Nordex Receives New Wind Power Orders Totaling 82 MW in Germany

May 19, 2026 15:20 | Hamburg (Germany) – Nordex SE has received new orders totaling 82 MW from Westfälisch-Niedersächsische Energie GmbH & Co. KG (WNE). According to the company, twelve N175/6.X wind turbines will be installed across three projects in the Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia. 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...

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...

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...

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...

Wind Energy Growth in Germany Rises by Nearly 50 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026 - Wind Power Generation Increases Significantly

Apr 21, 2026 08:33 | Münster (Germany) - Wind energy growth in Germany accelerated significantly in the first three months of 2026. While newly commissioned capacity in the onshore wind sector was only slightly above the previous year’s level, the commissioning of offshore wind turbines developed much more strongly. read more...

Electromobility in Germany is Growing: Fuel Prices and Expansion of Charging Infrastructure Shape the Market Environment

Apr 20, 2026 15:15 | Berlin (Germany) - Following a strong year in 2025, electromobility in Germany continues its growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026. In addition to structural drivers, rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions are currently increasing the attractiveness of electric vehicles. At the same time, the expansion of charging infrastructure is gaining further momentum. This is according to the latest BDEW Electromobility Monitor. read more...