Tag: wind energy

SET Trebinje 2025: Immature Projects and Unaligned Regulations Hinder the Region’s Energy Transition

On the final day of the SET Trebinje 2025 summit, a panel discussion was held on the challenges of investing in renewable energy sources (RES) and administrative barriers. Panelists revealed the main...

Turkish RES Auctions: Large Projects Face Challenges, but the Solution Lies in Reforms

In 2016, Turkey launched auctions for Renewable Energy Resource Zones (YEKA) to develop large-scale solar and wind projects while simplifying land allocation and promoting domestic production of renewable energy equipment. Although the...

Germany Installed the Most Wind Turbines in Europe in 2024

Over the past year, Germany reaffirmed its leading position in Europe by installing more wind turbines than any other country on the continent. According to data from WindEurope, new onshore and offshore...

Over 11 Billion Euros for Strengthening Europe’s Wind Energy Supply Chain

A favorable trend in strengthening the European industry that manufactures wind power equipment is being recorded across Europe. More than 30 European factories are currently expanding or under construction. New production lines...

Energy Balance for 2025: Serbia Increases Solar and Wind Energy Production

In 2025, the production of energy from certain renewable sources is expected to grow, but the total amount of energy from all renewable sources combined will be slightly lower than in 2024,...

The World’s Largest Aircraft Will Transport Wind Turbine Blades Longer Than a Football Field

Wind energy holds untapped potential that requires further infrastructure development to be fully harnessed. Roads used for transporting wind turbine blades are often unsuitable due to limited width, especially in areas with...

OECD Report Highlights Global Disparity in Wind Energy Support

In April 2024 the European Commission opened an investigation into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The Commission suspects unfair competition is taking place. With sweeping powers...

Poland to Produce Energy Offshore

The construction of two substations for Poland's first offshore wind farm was recently completed, marking the beginning of large-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Offshore wind farms, located farther from land...

EU Built 13 GW of Wind Energy in 2024, but 30 GW Annually Is Needed – What’s Slowing Development?

The European Union has set ambitious goals for wind energy, aiming for wind power to account for 34 percent of total electricity consumption by 2030 and over 50 percent by 2050. However,...

Germany Sets New Record – 62.7 percent of Electricity from Renewables in 2024

According to an analysis by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, the country achieved a new milestone in 2024, with renewable energy sources accounting for 62.7 percent of net public...

Renewables account for 24.5 percent of EU energy use in 2023

In 2023, 24.5 percent of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target...

One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do

In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting; ...

Technology Breakthroughs are Unlocking Geothermal Energy’s Vast Potential in Countries Across the Globe

With global electricity demand set to grow strongly, new technologies are opening up the massive potential of geothermal energy to provide around-the-clock clean power in almost all countries around the world, according...

New Study Reveals the Best Locations for Building Solar and Wind Power Plants

In an era of rapid transition to renewable energy sources (RES), deciding where to build a solar farm or wind power plant is crucial for maximizing resource utilization and reducing costs. A...

The European Wind Industry Requires 200,000 New Workers by 2030

The wind energy sector in Europe faces significant challenges and opportunities as it prepares for substantial expansion over the next six years. With ambitious climate goals and the need to increase energy...

First Wind Turbine Installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm

The first wind turbine has been successfully installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm. Depending on weather conditions, the installation of the remaining towers will continue as planned. The total capacity of the wind...

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