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Aviation law reform could imperil wind energy expansion in Germany

A planned amendment of Germany's Air Traffic Act (LuftVG) could block the construction of wind parks on about one-third of the available area, putting the expansion of onshore wind energy in the country in jeopardy, according to industry association BWE.

read more... 17/08/2023

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Key lawmaker wants revenue cap in EU electricity market reform

The European Parliament’s lead negotiator on the EU’s power market reform has sparked concern by proposing the return of a controversial revenue cap for power generators with cheap production costs, like renewables and nuclear.

read more... 18/05/2023

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Finland to launch 6 GW offshore wind tenders by end of 2024

Finland’s state-owned enterprise for parks will launch tenders for five new offshore wind power projects – with a combined capacity of 6 GW – later this year and in 2024.

read more... 07/04/2023

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Japan's JERA to buy Belgium's top offshore wind company for $1.7 bln

Japan's top utility JERA has agreed to buy Parkwind, Belgium's largest offshore wind platform, for 1.55 billion euros ($1.7 billion), as it expands in renewable power to meet decarbonisation goals.

read more... 23/03/2023

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Spain maps out first boundaries for offshore wind parks

Spain's government on Tuesday approved its first delimitations for where wind farms can be developed off the country's coast, a significant, if contentious, step towards developing the offshore sector.

read more... 01/03/2023

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