Jul 20, 2026 13:33 | Hässleholm — Sweden is overhauling its offshore wind permitting process. Following a second wave of rejections affecting eleven projects, the government is shifting from an open application procedure to a tender-based system. Among the projects turned down are the offshore wind farms Västvind and Najaderna, developed by wind power developer Eolus. read more... Jul 20, 2026 11:33 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) — The electrification of the global energy system is set to receive a concrete international target for the first time. Ahead of the COP31 World Climate Conference, Turkey's designated presidency has proposed raising the share of electricity in global final energy consumption to 35 percent by 2035. read more... Jul 20, 2026 11:00 | Brussels — The ramp-up of offshore wind energy in the Mediterranean depends less on technological progress than on reliable political and industrial framework conditions, according to a new study. While floating wind turbines are considered a key technology for the region, their deployment hinges largely on planning certainty, grid connection, port infrastructure and robust supply chains. read more...News about wind energy
System Change for Offshore Wind Permits: Sweden Rejects Eolus Projects Västvind and Najaderna
UN Climate Conference 2026: Turkey Puts First Global Electrification Target on COP31 Agenda – IRENA Sees 78 Percent Renewable Power Required by 2035
Mediterranean Offshore Wind: Study Identifies Key Success Factors for Market Ramp-Up
Windenergy up to date in Europe
| Global wind power generation | ||
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| 2015 [bn. kWh] | 2014 [bn. kWh] | |
| World | 700 | |
| Europe | ||
| USA | 191 | 182 |
| China | 154 | |
| Germany | 79 | 57 |
| Spain | 48 | |
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Last Update: 05.12.2016 Data: IWR, BMWi, GWEC, IRENA, EIA ©IWR, 2016 |
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15 Jul 2026
| Frankfurt am Main (renewablepress) - Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a cornerstone of Europe's energy transition. As the market matures and project pipelines continue to grow, access to financing is emerging as a critical success factor for developers and investors alike. To suppo... read more...
13 Jul 2026
| • Increasing costs, falling revenues – pressure on many project developers to make decisions. In first half of 2026, developers chose UKA as partner for projects totaling around 900 megawatts (MA) capacity.
• UKA purchases projects in all development phases – from early planning to construction. C... read more...
10 Jul 2026
| Munich (renewablepress) - Tion Renewables GmbH (“Tion Renewables” or “Tion”), a leading European independent power producer, has completed the acquisition of an operational 69 MWp Agri-PV park in Schwarzholz, Saxony-Anhalt, from FEFA Projekt GmbH (“FEFA”).
The park became operational in February ... read more...
Press releases
Capcora and suena energy: New whitepaper highlights growing importance of commercial structures in BESS financing
Around 900 MW in first half of 2026 – project developers choose UKA Group
Tion Renewables acquires operational 69 MWp Agri-PV park from FEFA
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