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Wind power breaks records in Spain in 2021
Wind was the top power source in Spain in 2021 despite new installations slowing from the previous year
Luxcara buys into Borssele III & IV offshore wind farm
Asset manager buys into Dutch offshore wind farm through acquisition of Van Oord’s stake in Blauwwind consortium
Wind power supply chains ‘need built-in flexibility’
Renewable energy supply chains have been tested more than fossil fuel ones in the Covid-19 pandemic, according to industry experts
Vestas calls for 'vigilance' after hackers publish stolen data
Danish firm warns staff and business partners to "stay vigilant" after cyber criminals publish personal data on dark web
Offshore wind farm in Dutch lake finally online
Developer Ventolines overcomes litany of challenges to fully commission large Dutch offshore wind project
Vestas CEO confirms hackers ‘leaked stolen data’
Danish turbine manufacturer continues to investigate after cyber criminals breached its IT systems in November
Energy transition brings new wind power buyers to the fore
As the drive for electrification gathers pace, the market for corporate renewable power purchase agreements is booming
Vestas confirms cyber security attack was ransomware
Operations now close to normal after investigations find breach mostly hit turbine manufacturer’s internal data
US wind pins hopes on 'build back better' bill approval
Climate and infrastructure legislation clears House of Representatives, awaits Senate green light for crucial tax credit provisions
Siemens Gamesa narrows full-year losses
Turbine manufacturer hit by supply chain and raw material issues, but narrows losses in full financial year
Vestas cuts forecast amid supply chain and cost pressures
Danish turbine manufacturer cuts profit guidance as supply chain pressures and cost inflation continue to bite
Exclusive interview: GWEC chief Ben Backwell
Ben Backwell on what keeps him awake at night, why working with governments and communities is crucial, and hopes for COP26
Wind power jobs rose in 2020 despite pandemic, says Irena
Employment has risen by more than half since 2012, but wind power lags behind other renewables for employing women, report finds
Political support spurs wind power growth in South Africa
Procurement programme gives developers long-term visibility and has made the country the MEA region's top market
Spain awards 2.2GW of onshore wind in latest auction
Small players remain dominant in Spanish renewables tender as prices rise from record low seen in previous round
Engie kicks off work on Peru’s largest wind farm
French developer’s 260MW Punta Lomitas will increase Peru’s total wind capacity to more than 700MW once online in 2023
EU urges renewables expansion as energy prices rise
European Commission to issue member states with guidance on accelerating permitting processes for renewable energy in 2022
Vestas announces 3.1GW of turbine orders in Q3
Danish manufacturer reports a decline in announced turbine orders in Q3 – but is yet to reveal full figures
EDF denies Mexican court ruling will affect wind farm
EDF believes court ruling over indigenous land does not apply to its project on private land, and plans to proceed with construction
Husum brings innovation back into touching distance
Eize de Vries rounds up some of the exhibits that caught his eye at the recent Husum trade fair in northern Germany
Poland targets local content with offshore wind sector deal
Government and industry sign long-awaited sector deal mirroring an agreement reached in the UK two years ago
Nordex latest wind turbine manufacturer to raise prices
German OEM follows Siemens Gamesa and Vestas in raising turbine prices amid price pressures and higher materials costs
Ørsted plans multi-gigawatt wind off Vietnam
Offshore wind giant signs agreement with Vietnamese conglomerate to develop projects off country’s south-east coast
Offshore wind surge too slow for net-zero – GWEC
New additions are due to ramp up over the next ten years, but more ambition is needed for net zero, GWEC warns
European firms big winners in Chile’s 2GW renewables tender
EDPR, Mainstream and Spain’s Opdenergy win contracts in latest wind and solar tender, which pushes prices below $24/MWh
