May 15, 2026 10:23 | Paris (France)– France is accelerating the expansion of offshore wind energy. The Dieppe–Le Tréport Offshore Wind Farm off the French coast is in an intensive construction phase in spring 2026 and, according to current project data, remains on schedule. Full commissioning is planned for the second half of 2026. read more... May 15, 2026 08:25 | Bocholt (Germany) - Drive technology specialist Flender is further expanding its presence in South America and has officially opened a new location in Brazil. The company is taking over the service business of Wärtsilä, significantly increasing its capacities in the wind energy and industrial gearbox segments. read more... May 13, 2026 17:16 | Berlin (Germany) – The investor Qualitas Energy, specializing in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, intends to significantly accelerate its expansion in the coming years. As part of its new strategy plan for 2026 to 2029, the company announced a total investment volume of more than 10 billion euros, including co-investments and financing. read more...News about wind energy
France Reaches 2,000 MW Offshore Wind Capacity: France Commissions Next Offshore Wind Farm – Dieppe–Le Tréport Nearing Launch
Flender Expands Into Brazil: New Service Location Strengthens Wind Energy Business in South America
Qualitas Energy Plans Investments of Over 10 Billion Euros by 2029 – Focus on Energy Transition and Storage
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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14 May 2026
| Potenza/Dresden (renewablepress) - VSB Italy has obtained the Regional Single Authorisation Measure (PAUR) for the development of a new photovoltaic plant in Sicily, strengthening its commitment to the energy transition and to the development of sustainable energy infrastructure.
The project, loc... read more...
12 May 2026
| • The Strategic Plan represents a continuation of the firm’s long-term strategy and builds on a proven investment model supported by strong industrial capabilities
• Anchored in Qualitas Energy Fund VI (QE VI), the Strategic Plan is structured around the consolidation, de-risking and build-up of sm... read more...
11 May 2026
| Schwedt/Oder (renewablepress) - Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke today officially presented the grant award letter for the “Brandenburg eSAF” project in Schwedt, marking the project’s most significant milestone to date. The fe... read more...
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VSB Italy: Green Light for 36 MW PV Project in Sicily
Qualitas Energy launches new Strategic Plan targeting €10 billion investment by 2029
Brandenburg eSAF: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Reiche presents a grant notification for €350 million for Germany’s largest plant for the production of sustainable aviation fuels in Schwedt
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