Wind News
New Specialized Vessel for HVDC Power Cables: Boskalis Invests in State-of-the-Art Cable-Laying Ship for Offshore Energy Transition
May 19, 2026 16:52 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) – Dutch maritime and offshore specialist Boskalis is further expanding its offshore wind capabilities. The company has announced an investment in a new state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel (CLV), designed in particular for the expansion of offshore wind farms and cross-border power cables (interconnectors). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2029. read more...
PNE Starts Fiscal Year 2026 with Strong Earnings Growth – Revenues and EBITDA Rise Significantly
May 19, 2026 16:41 | Cuxhaven (Germany) – PNE AG has made a strong start to fiscal year 2026, reporting a significant increase in earnings. A robust first quarter, driven by project sales and improved wind conditions, led to a substantial rise in revenue and key earnings figures, as well as improved operational momentum across all segments. read more...
UK Government on Offshore Wind Course Toward 2030: United Kingdom Approves Mega Offshore Wind Project Dogger Bank South by RWE
May 19, 2026 15:32 | London (UK) – The UK government plans to significantly expand offshore wind energy by 2030 and has now granted approval for the offshore wind project Dogger Bank South in the North Sea. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the project includes the two offshore wind farms Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with the associated offshore and onshore infrastructure. read more...
Nordex Stock Initially Unchanged: Nordex Receives New Wind Power Orders Totaling 82 MW in Germany
May 19, 2026 15:20 | Hamburg (Germany) – Nordex SE has received new orders totaling 82 MW from Westfälisch-Niedersächsische Energie GmbH & Co. KG (WNE). According to the company, twelve N175/6.X wind turbines will be installed across three projects in the Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more...
India Records Wind Energy Capacity Addition of Over 6 GW In 2025/26 – 100 GW by 2030 – Expansion Targets for 2036 Clearly Defined
May 19, 2026 11:16 | New Delhi (India) – India recorded a historic increase in wind energy capacity during the period 2025/26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). With 6.1 GW of new capacity added, the country strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading wind energy markets. The expansion of wind power is part of India’s long-term decarbonisation strategy through 2070. read more...
Germany’s Electricity Market in Q1 2026: More Renewables, Lower Wholesale Prices – Net Exporter Again for the First Time Since 2023
May 19, 2026 08:41 | Berlin (Germany) – In the first quarter of 2026, the German electricity market showed a clear shift: renewable energy accounted for more than half of electricity generation, while wholesale prices declined significantly. For the first time since the end of 2023, electricity exports once again exceeded imports. Germany thus became a net exporter again. read more...
France Reaches 2,000 MW Offshore Wind Capacity: France Commissions Next Offshore Wind Farm – Dieppe–Le Tréport Nearing Launch
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...
Flender Expands Into Brazil: New Service Location Strengthens Wind Energy Business in South America
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...
Qualitas Energy Plans Investments of Over 10 Billion Euros by 2029 – Focus on Energy Transition and Storage
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...
World’s Largest Redox-Flow Battery in Switzerland: Construction Progress on the Laufenburg Megaproject
May 13, 2026 09:44 | Laufenburg (Switzerland) – In northern Switzerland, a Redox-Flow battery storage system of unprecedented scale is being built in Laufenburg. The storage facility is a central component of an integrated energy and technology campus that combines power infrastructure, data processing, and research at a single location. read more...
E.ON Strengthens Presence in United Kingdom: E.ON Plans Takeover of British Energy Supplier OVO Energy
May 12, 2026 10:21 | Essen (Germany) / London (UK) – The energy group E.ON aims to significantly expand its position in the British energy market by acquiring the energy supplier OVO Energy. With the planned transaction, the number of E.ON customers in the United Kingdom will increase from around 5.6 million to approximately 9.6 million. read more...
NeuConnect Reaches next Milestone – First Direct Power Link Between Germany and the UK Takes Shape
May 12, 2026 09:33 | Wilhelmshaven (Germany) / London (UK) – The expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections in Europe is becoming increasingly important as European power markets continue to integrate and renewable energy deployment accelerates. The NeuConnect interconnector between Germany and the UK is currently creating the first direct electricity connection between the two countries – and one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure projects. read more...
Milestone for Offshore Wind Energy in Poland: Ørsted and PGE Launch Offshore Installation of 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Project – Share Price Rises
May 12, 2026 09:05 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Danish offshore specialist Ørsted and Poland's largest energy utility PGE have commenced the offshore installation of the Baltica 2 wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. With a capacity of 1.5 GW, the joint project will become Poland's largest offshore wind farm – a milestone for Poland's energy transition. read more...
Stock Market Week 19/26: RENIXX Reaches new Annual Highs – Canadian Solar up 30% - Quarterly Results Drives Shares: Ballard Power, Sunrun, Array Technologies and Enphase Rise by Double Digits
May 11, 2026 10:39 | Münster (Germany) – The RENIXX continued its upward trend for much of last week and marked new annual highs. On 06/05/2026, the index reached a new intraday high of 1,423.41 points. Already on 05/05/2026, a new annual high on a closing basis was recorded at 1,413.45 points. Towards the end of the week, however, a consolidation set in with noticeable declines. read more...
Third Wind Farm Transaction in the Current Year: UKA Sells Vietlübbe Wind Farm with 80 MW
May 08, 2026 10:18 | Meißen (Germany) – Renewable energy project developer UKA has sold the Vietlübbe wind farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, completing its third transaction of the current year. The wind farm comprises 14 wind turbines with a total capacity of around 80 MW and was fully commissioned in November 2025. read more...