Today’s renewable energy news includes updates from onshore wind capacity in The Netherlands, DWT, Goldwind, among others.
Dutch Onshore Wind Growth Slows, Raising Concerns Over 2030 Targets
The Netherlands reached around 7,054MW of onshore wind capacity in 2025, but sector growth has slowed significantly, according to Dutch enterprise agency RVO and industry body NedZero. The country recorded a net increase of just 96MW through 29 new turbine installations and 20 removals, marking one of the weakest annual growth levels in recent years. Despite the current fleet generating about 21.5TWh of electricity annually, NedZero warned the pace is insufficient to meet the Netherlands’ 2030 renewable energy targets. Around 1,723MW of projects remain under development, but many face uncertainty due to permitting delays, environmental regulations, grid congestion and rising costs. Industry leaders highlighted that onshore wind remains critical for balancing solar generation and improving grid stability. The slowdown underscores the need for clearer policies, faster approvals, grid investment and stronger support for renewable infrastructure to maintain energy security and decarbonisation progress.
DWT Secures Service Contract for Welsh Wind Farm
Deutsche Windtechnik Group has won a maintenance contract for the Mynydd Clogau wind farm in Powys, Wales, taking over service operations for 17 Vestas V52 850kW turbines from April 2026. The 14.45MW project expands DWT’s long-standing partnership with Nadara across the UK. The agreement increases the partnership portfolio to 16 wind farms, covering 297 turbines and more than 303MW of installed capacity. As ageing turbines face growing component obsolescence and rising replacement costs, DWT will apply its repair-and-refurbishment strategy to restore and reuse parts, reducing downtime and operational expenses. The project highlights innovation in wind asset lifecycle management and maintenance solutions. By developing in-house engineered replacements and extending turbine operational life, the partnership supports cost-efficient renewable generation, improved reliability, and long-term sustainability within the UK onshore wind sector.
Goldwind Secures Turkish Wind and Storage Project
Goldwind has signed a cooperation agreement with Ova Enerji for the 43.5MW Çayırlar RES project in İzmir, Türkiye. Ova Enerji is a subsidiary of Erdem Holding. The project will combine wind generation with battery energy storage, delivering dispatchable renewable power and improving grid flexibility. The development will use five GWH182-7.5MW turbines and one GW165-6.0MW turbine alongside a battery storage system to enhance grid stability and optimise renewable output. Located in the Bergama region of İzmir, the project reflects growing investment and innovation in hybrid renewable infrastructure across Türkiye. Goldwind said its cumulative installed and contracted capacity in the country is expected to exceed 1.2GW by the end of 2026, supporting energy security, renewable integration and long-term decarbonisation goals.
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