Apr 30, 2026 07:50 | Vendée (France) – France is continuing to push forward with the expansion of offshore wind energy: developer Ocean Winds has installed the final wind turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm, completing construction. The 488 MW project has now entered full operation. read more... Apr 28, 2026 16:29 | Portland (USA) - Vestas has received a 186 MW order from EDF Power Solutions North America for the Forêt Domaniale wind project in the Canadian province of Québec. read more... Apr 28, 2026 12:46 | Berlin (Germany) - Installing offshore wind turbines is technically demanding and logistically complex. Companies such as Vattenfall are therefore increasingly relying on extensive onshore testing and simulations to reduce risks at sea. The goal is to optimise procedures, secure interfaces, and increase safety and efficiency during the offshore construction phase. read more...News about wind energy
France Expands Offshore Wind Power – Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier Wind Farm
Vestas Gains Traction in Canada: Vestas Secures 186 MW Major Order for Forêt Domaniale Wind Project in Québec - Stock up 14% Since Start of the Year
1.6 GW Nordlicht Offshore Cluster on track: Vattenfall Simulates Complex Offshore Installation on Land
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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30 Apr 2026
| • Qualitas Energy has received permits for a total of 10 turbines in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony, amounting to a combined capacity of 59 MW
• The wind farms will supply green electricity to more than 39,000 households
• Qualitas Energy´s German late-stage pipeline exceeds 3 GW in advance... read more...
28 Apr 2026
| Münster (renewablepress) - As in previous years, the global market for nuclear power plants is not emerging from its slump in 2025. A renaissance with significant market growth is still not in sight.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), three new nuclear power plants came o... read more...
27 Apr 2026
| • Sales of EUR 1.6 billion, reflecting a 11 percent growth compared to the first quarter 2025
• EBITDA of EUR 131 million, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 8.2 percent
• Solid net income of EUR 53.6 million compared with EUR 7.9 million in the first quarter 2025
• Full year 2026 guidanc... read more...
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