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August 15, 2025
The UK solar sector responds to Parliament’s report on forced labor

The UK solar industry does not condone forced labour anywhere in the global solar supply chain and the UK solar sector has made an explicit commitment to further strengthen its responsible sourcing practices.

August 14, 2025
Germany presents a roadmap to strengthen the resilience of the renewable industry

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For the first time, the federal government and the wind industry have set concrete goals to diversify permanent magnet suppliers and strengthen energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions.

August 14, 2025
RWE and Norges Bank join forces for three offshore wind projects

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Norges Bank Investment Management acquires a 49% equity stake in RWE’s 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster and 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind projects – construction progressing as planned. Once fully commissioned, wind farms will produce enough electricity to supply a total of more than 2.6 million households in Germany and Denmark
RWE leads construction and operations on behalf of the partners

August 11, 2025
UK Opens Seventh CfD Auction to Boost Clean Energy

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With applications open until 27 August at 5pm, Allocation Round 7 and 7A mark a critical step in the UK’s strategy to scale up renewable energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and achieve clean power targets by 2030.

August 8, 2025
WindEurope statement on the second German offshore wind auction in 2025

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Germany has announced the results of its second offshore wind auction in 2025. Two offshore wind sites in the North Sea with a total capacity of 2.5 GW were on offer. But the auction failed: not a single offshore wind project bid in. That’s a clear signal from the industry: Germany’s offshore wind auction design is not fit for purpose.

August 7, 2025
The German offshore wind auction for 10.1 GW fails to attract bids, and the BWO calls on the government for a fundamental reform

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With no participants in the latest tender for key North Sea sites, the BWO warns of serious investment barriers and urges urgent changes to ensure future project viability.

August 5, 2025
Berwick Bank mega-wind farm gets green light: Scotland approves one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms

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Consent and marine licences granted for Berwick Bank wind farm.

August 4, 2025
JERA and bp launch offshore wind joint venture JERA Nex bp

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Headquartered in London with a 13 GW global portfolio, the new joint venture between bp and JERA will combine Eastern and Western capabilities to lead offshore wind development across Asia, Europe, and Japan.

July 31, 2025
Draft law to accelerate hydrogen deployment and amend energy regulations

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Germany is moving forward with a Hydrogen Acceleration Act to digitalise, streamline and prioritise key infrastructure, production and import projects, driving decarbonisation in hard-to-electrify sectors without compromising water access.

July 29, 2025
Baltic Eagle: Iberdrola’s second large offshore wind farm in Germany

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Iberdrola Group operates its second major offshore wind project in the Baltic: Baltic Eagle. Located 30 kilometres to the northeast of Rügen island off the coast of Pomerania (Germany), this new 476 megawatt (MW) installation supply renewable energy to 475,000 households.

July 25, 2025
ScotWind progresses: Scottish Government approves 2 GW West of Orkney project

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The ScotWind round advances significantly, reaching 32.3 GW, boosted by recent approvals like the 2 GW West of Orkney Windfarm, operational milestones, and a robust 43.5 GW pipeline reinforcing Scotland’s global offshore wind leadership.

July 23, 2025
Netherlands Grants Subsidies to 11 Projects for Sustainable Hydrogen Production

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The government is providing over €700 million in subsidies to companies that will produce sustainable hydrogen in the Netherlands.

July 16, 2025
Record in Ireland: Wind farms generated 30% of electricity in June

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The share of electricity demand met by Irish wind farms in June, at 30 per cent, was up slightly when compared to June 2024 and it was also a record month for Irish solar farms.The monthly report also shows that the demand for electricity during June increased marginally from 3,019 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 3,151 GWh in the same month last year.

July 11, 2025
Glamox wins contract to light the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the North Sea

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Once fully operational in 2027, Hornsea 3 will generate 2.9 GW of clean electricity, sufficient to power more than 3 million homes in the UK.

July 9, 2025
ABO Energy inaugurates its first green hydrogen project

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The project includes a wind turbine, a 5 MW electrolyser, and a hydrogen refuelling station. Its success supports other green hydrogen initiatives in Spain.

July 8, 2025
Germany reaches 50% of its 2030 solar target, but slowdown raises alarm

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According to new data from the Federal Network Agency, Germany has reached half of its 215 GW solar capacity goal set for 2030. However, the German Solar Industry Association warns that the energy transition is at risk unless investment conditions and storage development accelerate.

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

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FES will bring together hundreds of renewable energy leaders in Lima, Bogotá, and Santiago to analyze opportunities for the energy transition and explore synergies and new business opportunities through exclusive networking spaces. Additionally, FES will host a webinar on the future of green energy in Brazil. Discover all the details!

July 3, 2025
Behind the rainbow solar installation at St. Pauli: Efficiency, design and activism at the Millerntor

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From colour selection to grid connection, the German club reveals the technical and symbolic details of its solar system atop the Millerntor Stadium. “We deliberately prioritised symbolic power and inclusivity over maximum output – and thanks to innovative technology, the efficiency remains impressively high,” explains Esin Rager of FC St. Pauli.

July 2, 2025
Yingli launches Plateau series photovoltaic modules to withstand extreme highland conditions

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The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new line of N-type modules with 24.1% efficiency, designed to endure temperatures below -30 °C, category 18 winds, and high UV irradiation, with applications already operating at altitudes above 4,000 meters.

July 2, 2025
United Kingdom sets 47 GW solar target for 2030 in new roadmap

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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released its roadmap to reach between 45 and 47 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030. The strategy emphasizes rapid deployment, local industrial development, and community participation in the energy transition.

July 2, 2025
Germany launches new onshore wind tender for 3.4 GW

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The Bundesnetzagentur has opened a new call for onshore wind power projects with a total volume of 3,441 MW. Bids can be submitted until August 1, 2025, when the auction results will be officially announced.

August 15, 2025
The UK solar sector responds to Parliament’s report on forced labor

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August 14, 2025
Germany presents a roadmap to strengthen the resilience of the renewable industry

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For the first time, the federal government and the wind industry have set concrete goals to diversify permanent magnet suppliers and strengthen energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions.

August 14, 2025
RWE and Norges Bank join forces for three offshore wind projects

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August 11, 2025
UK Opens Seventh CfD Auction to Boost Clean Energy

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August 8, 2025
WindEurope statement on the second German offshore wind auction in 2025

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August 7, 2025
The German offshore wind auction for 10.1 GW fails to attract bids, and the BWO calls on the government for a fundamental reform

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With no participants in the latest tender for key North Sea sites, the BWO warns of serious investment barriers and urges urgent changes to ensure future project viability.

August 5, 2025
Berwick Bank mega-wind farm gets green light: Scotland approves one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms

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Consent and marine licences granted for Berwick Bank wind farm.

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

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