Wind

Global wind capacity installed hits record 117 GW in 2024: GWEC

2024 was a record year for wind energy, with 117 GW of new capacity installed globally, The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said in...

The chilling effect of halting Empire Wind 1 on the offshore wind industry

The Donald Trump administration’s abrupt decision to halt Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project, despite it being fully permitted and already under construction, marks a...

Siemens Energy posts 52.3% increase in orders to €14.43 bn

Siemens Energy demonstrated robust financial performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, surpassing market expectations across multiple metrics and prompting the company...

RWE and Bedburg plan third wind project Windpark Bedburg 3

RWE and the town of Bedburg are collaborating on their third joint wind project, Windpark Bedburg 3, featuring nine turbines with a total capacity...

Orsted faces cost challenges for its U.S. projects due to new tariffs

Denmark’s Orsted is facing significant cost challenges for its U.S. projects due to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Offshore wind projects of Orsted Connecticut Revolution...

Industry expects 40% cut in U.S. wind energy market

The outlook for the U.S. wind energy market has taken a significant hit, with energy research firm Wood Mackenzie cutting its forecast for new...

GE Vernova leads U.S. wind turbine market

In 2024, the U.S. wind market saw its lowest total installations in a decade, with just 5.2 gigawatts (GW) installed, comprising 3.9 GW of...

RWE secures seven projects in France bidding round

RWE has secured 151 megawatts in the most recent bidding round organized by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). This round, focused on onshore wind...