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Vestas Secures New Wind Power Orders: Vestas to Deliver Turbines with 183 MW for Four Projects in Germany and the United Kingdom – Share Price Declines

Jun 02, 2026 14:34 | Aarhus – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has announced new orders totaling 183 MW in Germany and the United Kingdom within the space of a few days. The orders form part of the company's Q2 order intake. read more...


UK Accelerates Offshore Expansion – RWE and SSE Receive Construction Approval for 1 GW North Falls Offshore Wind Farm

May 21, 2026 10:14 | Swindon – The North Falls offshore wind project by energy companies RWE and SSE has received final development consent from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The companies announced that the consent covers the construction of up to 57 offshore wind turbines as well as the associated offshore infrastructure. 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...


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...


Mega Offshore Wind Farm East Anglia THREE: First Turbine With Record 115-Meter Rotor Blades Installed

Apr 22, 2026 15:15 | London (UK) / Abu Dhabi (UAE) – With the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, the project is setting new standards for the expansion of renewable energy in the United Kingdom. Record-breaking rotor blades and a multi-billion investment volume underline the strategic importance of offshore wind energy for energy security and industrial value creation. read more...


Historic Turning Point in the Global Electricity Market: Renewables Cover Demand Growth in 2025 and Surpass Coal

Apr 22, 2026 08:40 | London (UK) - The global market for renewable energy continued to grow in 2025. This is shown by a recent study from the think tank Ember. According to the study, the entire increase in global electricity demand was, for the first time, fully met by renewable energy. In addition, another milestone was reached. read more...


Vestas Secures Another Mega Order: Vestas Receives Additional Major RWE Contract for Vanguard East Offshore Wind Farm in the United Kingdom

Mar 12, 2026 10:43 | Swindon (UK) / Hamburg (Germany) - After receiving a major order in February for the Vanguard West offshore wind project with a capacity of 1,380 MW in the United Kingdom, Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has now announced another 1,380 MW order for the Vanguard East offshore wind farm. The client is once again RWE. read more...


Statkraft Reaches Milestone in the United Kingdom: Statkraft and Emsys VPPFfocus on Flexibility with 300-MW Battery Storage System “Thurrock”

Feb 26, 2026 07:34 | Oldenburg (Germany) / London (UK) - Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, and Emsys VPP have reached a significant milestone in their collaboration with the successful grid connection of the 300-MW battery storage facility “Thurrock.” read more...


Vestas Secures Mega Order: Vestas Receives 1.38-GW Offshore Order from RWE for UK Offshore Major Project Vanguard West - Share Price Rises

Feb 24, 2026 17:00 | Swindon (UK) - Vestas has received a firm order for the 1,380 MW offshore wind project Vanguard West in the United Kingdom. The client is RWE. read more...