Apr 23, 2026 10:07 | Aurich (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has signed a framework agreement for more than 440 MW with an undisclosed customer in Canada. The agreement covers the supply of more than 60 E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines for several onshore wind projects. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027. read more... Apr 23, 2026 09:33 | Madrid (Spain) – Five European transmission system operators aim to jointly strengthen offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. A new initiative seeks to improve the efficiency, affordability and resilience of the power system while safeguarding the growing importance of cross-border networks for the energy transition. read more... Apr 22, 2026 17:14 | Hamburg (Germany) - Nordex is expanding its successful Delta4000 turbine platform with several innovations for the N175/6.X. A new operating mode as well as additional hybrid tower options are intended to increase energy yields, reduce costs, and enhance the turbine’s flexibility, particularly for deployment in key European markets. read more...News about wind energy
Enercon Signs Framework Agreement for More Than 440 MW in Canada: Delivery of new E-175 EP5 E2 Wind Turbines to Start in 2027
North Sea Offshore Cables: European Transmission System Operators Launch Cooperation to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Nordex Pushes Forward Development: N175/6.X Turbine Receives 7.3 MW Operating Mode and new Hybrid Tower Options for Higher Yields - Stock Rises
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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22 Apr 2026
| Hamburg, Madrid (renewablepress) - The Nordex Group continues to advance its Delta4000 turbine platform with several product updates for the N175/6.X turbine, further strengthening the turbine’s performance, energy yield and project suitability across key markets.
New power mode with 7.3 MW r... read more...
21 Apr 2026
| Madrid / Dresden (renewablepress) - WindEurope 2026 is one of the most significant industry gatherings in the European wind energy sector, expected to attract around 16,000 participants and more than 500 exhibitors. VSB, part of TotalEnergies, will be present as an exhibitor in Hall 10, Stand F50, b... read more...
21 Apr 2026
| Munich/Pforzheim (renewablepress) - The current geopolitical situation once again highlights the risks of depending on fossil fuels and the increasing need to transform our energy supply. Solar and wind power have long been established as cost-efficient energy sources, and the International Energy ... read more...
Press releases
Nordex Group: N175/6.X turbine with 7.3 MW power mode, new 162.5-meter tower, and type approval for a further 179-meter tower
VSB at WindEurope 2026: Translating European Expansion Targets into Projects
The smarter E Europe: The Renewables 24/7 Special Exhibit Shows how a Renewable Energy Supply is Possible
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