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wpd Showcases European Wind Farm Successes at WindEurope Bilbao 2024

Posted on 18, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) As a prominent developer and operator of wind farms in Europe, wpd is gearing up to participate in WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao, a key international trade fair. The company highlights recent achievements, including the commissioning of four onshore … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope and Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Join Forces to Boost Wind Energy in Caspian Region

Posted on 4, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in Azerbaijan and the broader Caspian Sea area. This collaboration aims to leverage Azerbaijan’s … Read the full press release →

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DNV proporcionará información sobre la transición energética y la energía eólica marina flotante en el evento anual de WindEurope 2022 en Bilbao

Posted on 24, March 2022 by

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BILBAO, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, el experto independiente en energía y proveedor de aseguramiento, ha anunciado su participación en la WindEurope Annual Event 2022 en Bilbao, donde se espera que más de 8.000 delegados y 300 … Read the full press release →

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DNV to provide insights on Energy Transition and Floating Offshore Wind at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao

Posted on 24, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced its participation at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao where more than 8,000 delegates and 300 speakers are expected to gather on … Read the full press release →

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Jahresstatistik 2021 von WindEurope: Die EU benötigt jährlich 30 GW an neuer Windenergie, um ihr Ziel für erneuerbare Energien für 2030 zu erreichen

Posted on 25, February 2022 by

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BRUSSELS, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, ein in Brüssel ansässiger Verband, der sich für die Förderung der Nutzung der Windenergie in ganz Europa einsetzt, hat hat die Veröffentlichung seiner Jahresstatistik 2021 angekündigt, die die unzureichende Geschwindigkeit des Windenergieausbaus in … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope’s Annual Statistics 2021: EU needs 30 GW a year of new wind energy to meet its 2030 renewables target

Posted on 25, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced the release of its Annual Statistics 2021, which shows the insufficient speed of wind energy expansion … Read the full press release →

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Wind energy: WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris

Posted on 14, October 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced that its CEO  Giles Dickson has spoken at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris, organised … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Wind energy key for Europe’s recovery from COVID-19

Posted on 14, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 14-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced it has analysed the National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) and compiled the most important findings for … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launches new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition

Posted on 26, November 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain, 26-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) unveiled its new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition. Built … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: EU’s newly-agreed renewable energy and energy efficiency target aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Posted on 29, November 2018 by

The European Commission today called for the bloc to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in its new decarbonisation strategy. BRUSSELS, 29-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The EU’s newly-agreed renewable energy and energy efficiency targets put the bloc on track … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson discussed the future of renewables in Europe at the German parliament

Posted on 18, April 2018 by

On Monday 18 April WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in a lively discussion at the German parliament on the future of renewables in Europe. BRUSSELS, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dickson was speaking at the EUFORES (European Forum for Renewable Energy) workshop … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Europe invested €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017

Posted on 18, April 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe invested a total of €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017.  The development of new farms accounted for €22.3bn of this. This is according to WindEurope’s ‘Financing and Investment Trends’ report released today. The rest of the investment … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson on zero-subsidy bidding in latest Dutch offshore wind auction

Posted on 27, December 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch government has given subsidy-free bidders first bidding in an auction for the twin 350 MW Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind projects. On Friday 15 December Swedish energy group Vattenfall announced its zero-subsidy bid. EnBW, … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope on the State of the Energy Union report: we need ambitious national plans telling the industry which countries want to see these investments

Posted on 27, November 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope today applauded the central message of the State of the Energy Union report from Vice-President of the Energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič, which called on Member States to accelerate the completion of their 2030 National Energy … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson: It’s good the Commission has recognised that the EU can do better than a 27% renewables target for 2030

Posted on 27, November 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (24 November 2017) Vice President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič said the European Commission will update its long-term energy projections for 2030. He said that increasing the EU’s renewable energy to 30 percent by … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: The German onshore wind auction was oversubscribed; costs have fallen again

Posted on 27, November 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The results are in from the latest German onshore auction and costs have fallen again. The average support price is €38/MWh. The lowest bid was €22/MWh. The auction was oversubscribed. 210 bids were issued with a … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen at Finnish Wind Energy Association conference

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with the Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen on 26 October before presenting with the Minister at the annual conference of the Finnish Wind Energy Association. Finland has 2 GW of installed … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Portugal’s Secretary of State for Energy Jorge Seguro Sanches in Lisbon

Posted on 11, September 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 11-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Portugal’s Secretary of State for Energy, Jorge Seguro Sanches, in Lisbon on 4 September. António Sá da Costa, President of the Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN), also took part in … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) show that renewables are maturing into market based solutions

Posted on 11, July 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Google, Norsk Hydro and Facebook are leading the growing trend of major companies looking to secure reliable and competitive power from renewable energy and reduce the risks associated with fossil fuel-based power supply. 100 top companies … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope Urges Biomass Industry To Ensure Rigorous Accounting Methodology While Promoting Renewable Energy

Posted on 19, June 2017 by

WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson addressed the annual European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Stockholm on 12 June. BRUSSELS, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On a panel with Paolo Frankl (Head of the Renewable Energy Division at the International Energy Agency) and Dana … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope and RenewableUK join forces to host Offshore Wind Energy 2017 from June 6-8, London

Posted on 26, May 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 26-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the globe’s largest dedicated offshore wind event ever, is just around the corner! Thousands of delegates, exhibitors, and visitors will be heading to London’s magnificent ExCeL Centre from June 6-8 for what promises to … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope calls on EU Member States to adopt European Commission’s new environmental standards proposal for coal and lignite plants

Posted on 28, April 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 28-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 28 April the European Commission will seek the support of EU Member States for new environmental standards for large industrial plants including coal and lignite plants. EU Member States will meet in the Industrial Emissions … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson talks EU energy policy and wind at Hannover Messe

Posted on 28, April 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 28-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (27 April 2017) at the Hannover Messe (the world’s largest trade fair), WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson gave a lecture at the Enercon stand on EU energy policy and wind. He explained the goals and achievements … Read the full press release →

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Rostock’s Renewable Energy Boom: A Model for Economic Revival in Eastern Germany

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Rostock and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are experiencing an economic revival driven by the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power. The region’s transformation is creating jobs, revitalizing the local economy, and positioning Rostock as a key player in Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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REPowerEU Marks Second Anniversary with New Wind Energy Initiatives

Posted on 14, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Today marks the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the European Union’s response to Russia’s energy threat following the invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has significantly accelerated the deployment of wind energy across Europe, increasing its share in the electricity mix … Read the full press release →

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ENTSO-E Hosts High-Level Roundtable on European Grid Action Plan Progress

Posted on 6, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E recently convened a High-Level Roundtable, bringing together key stakeholders to assess advancements made since the inception of the EU Grid Action Plan for electricity and to pinpoint areas requiring further attention. With notable attendees including Minister of … Read the full press release →

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ZF Wind Power Boosts European Green Energy Drive with Serial Production Expansion

Posted on 21, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ZF Wind Power is ramping up its production capabilities in response to the surging demand for wind energy in Europe. With 18.3 GW of new wind turbines installed in 2023 and projections indicating rapid growth, ZF is strategically … Read the full press release →

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wpd Achieves Wind Energy Milestones in Sweden and Finland

Posted on 12, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) wpd, a leading developer of onshore wind energy projects in Europe, has achieved significant milestones in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden, they’ve commissioned the Stöllsäterberget wind farm and secured contracts for future projects. In Finland, wpd is progressing … Read the full press release →

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DNV’s ReWind Pilot Demonstrates Cost and Time Savings in Wind Turbine Decommissioning

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has successfully piloted ReWind, a digital service aimed at enhancing the sustainability of wind turbine decommissioning. The pilot involved seven customers across seven countries, resulting in significant time and cost savings compared to traditional methods. ReWind automates … Read the full press release →

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Record-Breaking Year for European Offshore Wind in 2023, With Positive Outlook and Investments

Posted on 18, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release →

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North Seas Energy Ministers Pledge to Build 260 GW of Offshore Wind Power by 2050

Posted on 22, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Energy Ministers from ten North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries, including the Netherlands, convened in The Hague, where they agreed on an updated NSEC Action Agenda aimed at boosting the expansion of offshore wind power in Europe. The … Read the full press release →

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Record-Breaking Year for Corporate Renewable PPAs in the EU, but Regulatory Barriers Must Be Removed, Say Industry Leaders

Posted on 27, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The RE-Source 2023 event in Amsterdam has marked a record year for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the EU, with 7.8 GW of renewable capacity secured year to date. Companies in the ICT, heavy industry, and telecom … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s Offshore Wind Growth Faces Hurdles: Supply Chain Gaps and Auction Design Challenges

Posted on 17, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s offshore wind sector is making progress in terms of investments and installations, with 2.1 GW of new offshore wind capacity added in the first half of 2023, bringing the total capacity to 32 GW. However, this growth … Read the full press release →

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Lithuania’s First Offshore Wind Auction Sees Ignitis Group and OceanWinds as Winners, Plans for Improved CfD Model in Future Tender

Posted on 8, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Lithuania has successfully conducted its first offshore wind auction, with a consortium of Ignitis Group and OceanWinds emerging as the winner. They paid €20 million for the right to develop the 700 MW offshore wind project, expected to … Read the full press release →

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Germany’s Onshore Wind Capacity Soars as Permitting Reforms Pay Off

Posted on 19, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s onshore wind sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with approximately 1.6 GW of new capacity installed in the first half of 2023. The latest onshore wind auction awarded an additional 1.4 GW of capacity. The country’s rigorous … Read the full press release →

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Peter Hauge Madsen Receives Poul La Cour Award for Dedication to Wind Energy Research

Posted on 29, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Peter Hauge Madsen, former Head of the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Danish Technical University (DTU), has won this year’s Poul La Cour Award for his leadership and dedication in advancing the European wind energy … Read the full press release →

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DNV-SE-0190: Das weltweit erste Dokument zur Zertifizierung von Energieinseln und Offshore-Windparks in Polen

Posted on 19, April 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) DNV hat eine aktualisierte Version seiner Servicespezifikation für die Projektzertifizierung, DNV-SE-0190, veröffentlicht, die die erste ihrer Art ist, die sich mit der Zertifizierung von Energieinseln und Offshore-Windparks in Polen befasst. Das Update enthält länderspezifische Zertifizierungsanforderungen, die im polnischen … Read the full press release →

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DNV-SE-0190: The World’s First Document to Certify Energy Islands and Offshore Wind Farms in Poland

Posted on 19, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released an updated version of its service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190, which is the first of its kind to address the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. The update incorporates country-specific … Read the full press release →

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Germany, Sweden, and Finland Lead the Way in EU Wind Energy Growth in 2022

Posted on 11, January 2023 by

Despite Challenges, 15 GW of New Wind Farms Installed, One Third More Than 2021 Onshore Wind Leads the Way in EU’s Renewable Energy Push (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the … Read the full press release →

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Alemania, Suecia y Finlandia lideran el crecimiento de la energía eólica en la UE en 2022

Posted on 11, January 2023 by

A pesar de los desafíos, se instalaron 15 GW de nuevos parques eólicos, un tercio más que en 2021 La energía eólica terrestre lidera el impulso de las energías renovables en la UE (COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BRUSSELS, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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