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April 21, 2025
Wind sector presents recommendations to turn innovation into industrial competitiveness

The sector calls on the EU to establish a European Fund for Wind Research & Competitiveness under the next EU budget. The Fund should safeguard the competitiveness of the European wind industry and to secure Europe’s technology sovereignty in clean tech.

April 21, 2025
RESkill4NetZero project launches to develop trainings and boost clean energy careers

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The project, funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, officially kicked off with a vibrant and collaborative meeting among project partners.

April 21, 2025
Belga Solar seeks to expand its 100% European solar panels and calls for fair market rules

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The Belgian company, the only solar panel manufacturer certified as a B Corp in Europe, is moving forward with an international expansion strategy and is committed to European industrialization in the face of “unfair competition” from Asian products.

April 18, 2025
ScottishPower awards HSM Offshore Energy the construction of the substation for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm

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The company, ScottishPower Renewables, has awarded an EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning) contract for its East Anglia TWO offshore substation and jacket foundation to HSM Offshore Energy.

April 17, 2025
Germany’s new coalition backs energy transition with industrial focus

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The CDU, CSU and SPD coalition has unveiled an ambitious energy plan that includes a rapid rollout of hydrogen, incentives for electromobility, competitive energy pricing and carbon capture mechanisms. All aimed at preserving industrial competitiveness and advancing decarbonisation.

April 17, 2025
Trinasolar begins deliveries for an integrated solar and storage project in Sandon Brook, United Kingdom

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The 49.9 MW project, owned and led by Low Carbon, is Trinasolar’s first to combine modules, mounting structures, and energy storage on a single site.

April 16, 2025
UK unlocks £40 billion by prioritising clean energy grid connections

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The UK Government and Ofgem have launched a reform prioritising strategic projects to fast-track the energy transition. The plan is expected to unlock £40 billion in annual private investment, following £43.7 billion already announced since July in the clean energy sector.

April 14, 2025
Ireland unlocks €1bn offshore grid investment to scale up wind energy integration

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Ireland’s grid operator EirGrid has unveiled a €1bn procurement plan to build offshore infrastructure along the east and south coasts. Meanwhile, new data shows wind power saved €1.2bn in 2024 alone.

April 9, 2025
Energy comparison: Great Britain transforms its power mix in 12 months

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Between January and March 2025, Great Britain increased its reliance on natural gas for electricity generation, while wind energy power fell by up to 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Despite this, carbon intensity continued to decline, reaching lows of 35 gCO₂/kWh.

April 9, 2025
The German Solar Industry Association welcomes progress, but warns of risks in the new coalition agreement.

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BSW-Solar welcomed the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD for its push toward renewables, although it warned of risks to investment. The organization called for an acceleration of the energy transition and the elimination of barriers to storage and clean generation.

April 8, 2025
UK launches 27 hydrogen projects to attract £1 billion in investment

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The British government is pushing forward with its second round of hydrogen support, advancing 27 projects in key sectors such as aviation, glass manufacturing and energy generation. The initiative could attract over £1 billion in private investment and create thousands of skilled jobs in the country’s industrial heartlands.

April 8, 2025
Solar curtailment surges by 97% in Germany in 2024 despite lower operational costs

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Although 96.5% of renewable electricity reached end consumers, solar curtailment totalled 1,389 GWh in 2024 — a 97% increase year-on-year. Germany’s Federal Network Agency attributes the spike to increased installed capacity and exceptionally high solar radiation.

April 2, 2025
With an initial €172 million, Germany launches a hydrogen network set to connect 495 strategic nodes

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Germany activates an innovative financing scheme for its 9,040-km hydrogen backbone. The model prevents early users from bearing high costs and guarantees private investment through federal support.

April 2, 2025
Sweden installs 610 MW of batteries in 2024, but grid operators remain reluctant to connect them

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Within a year, Sweden’s battery capacity for balancing services soared from 80 MW to 610 MW, yet local grid operators are struggling to keep up. A report by Svensk Solenergi reveals the regulatory, technical and operational barriers slowing down their integration.

April 2, 2025
Norwegian Hydrogen with investment decision at Rjukan

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Norwegian Hydrogen has now made the investment decision for a new hydrogen plant in Rjukan, Telemark in Norway. This is part of the company’s strategy, which includes existing production of green hydrogen and several new projects currently under development across the Nordic region.

March 31, 2025
UK surpasses 18 GW of solar power and accelerates transition with new mega projects

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With 1.735 million installations and 18 GW of operational capacity, the UK consolidates its solar rollout. In 2024 alone, 191,000 systems were added, while large-scale projects like Peartree Hill and One Earth, totalling over 1 GW, move forward. The complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.

March 31, 2025
Germany stands firm: BWO insists on maintaining 70 GW offshore wind target by 2045

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The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) strongly rejects any attempt to reduce the legally binding 70 GW target by 2045. Its Managing Director, Stefan Thimm, warns that stepping back now would lead to costly energy imports. Germany closed 2024 with 8.5 GW of installed offshore wind capacity.

March 31, 2025
Germany launches a new onshore wind tender: over 3.4 GW available

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The new auction under the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) offers a total volume of 3,443,164 kW for onshore wind projects. The maximum bid value is set at 7.35 cents per kilowatt hour. The deadline for submitting applications is May 2 due to a national holiday.

March 28, 2025
Germany cuts wind turbine approval times: 14 GW authorised in 2024, but regional gaps persist

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In 2024, Germany approved around 2,400 new wind turbines, representing 14 GW of additional installed capacity and an 85% increase compared to the previous year. However, regional disparities and regulatory complexity continue to slow down the permitting process. While some states approve projects in under a year, others take three to four years to complete the process.

March 28, 2025
Businesses on a waiting list for power: The Netherlands launches 100 measures to ease grid congestion

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Over 12,000 companies are currently on a waiting list to connect to the Dutch power grid. The government is working with grid operators, the ACM and market players on more than 100 measures to increase capacity as quickly as possible. All actions are to be finalised by the end of April.

March 26, 2025
Germany awards over 4 GW of onshore wind in its first 2025 auction

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The Bundesnetzagentur approved 422 onshore wind projects totalling 4,094 MW at an average price of 7.00 ct/kWh. Results were also announced for the solar segment, with 143 contracts awarded at an average price of 9.10 ct/kWh.

April 21, 2025
Wind sector presents recommendations to turn innovation into industrial competitiveness

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April 21, 2025
RESkill4NetZero project launches to develop trainings and boost clean energy careers

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The project, funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, officially kicked off with a vibrant and collaborative meeting among project partners.

April 21, 2025
Belga Solar seeks to expand its 100% European solar panels and calls for fair market rules

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April 18, 2025
ScottishPower awards HSM Offshore Energy the construction of the substation for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm

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April 9, 2025
The German Solar Industry Association welcomes progress, but warns of risks in the new coalition agreement.

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