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Wind beats coal to top spot in Germany’s electricity supply
Renewables supplied a record high of 47% of the electricity fed into Germany’s grid in 2020, with wind alone providing 25.6%
SGRE to supply 5.X turbines to zero-subsidy Scottish site
SGRE's first UK deal for its largest onshore model will see the manufacturer supply turbines in 6MW-plus power mode to a 50MW site in Scotland
Nordex’s earnings down 24% in pandemic-hit 2020
Nordex has released preliminary financial figures for 2020, confirming its expectations for a rise in consolidated sales and squeezed Ebitda margin
Ørsted sells €1.4bn transmission assets for world’s largest wind farm
Mitsubishi-led JV has bought transmission assets for the UK's Hornsea One wind farm – the world’s largest operational offshore site
Large-scale floating project planned off Ireland’s west coast
Simply Blue Energy has outlined its plans for a 1.1GW floating offshore wind farm off County Clare. A wave energy pilot project would also be developed
UK offshore wind hubs ‘big bang moment’ for industry
Renewables industry group welcomes ‘world-class offshore wind hubs’ and free ports in the north east of England to boost offshore wind
In Depth
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Denmark Exclusive: How Vestas beat rivals to launch first 15MW offshore turbine
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Netherlands Exclusive: Robot trial looks to speed up production for large wind turbine blades
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Spain Analysis: Spain's wind industry 'gobsmacked' at €25/MWh tender average
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Netherlands WindTech: Innovative crane concept could prevent future vessel shortage
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United Kingdom Analysis: GE’s intellectual property battle with Siemens Gamesa
Offshore
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Greece EDPR and Engie plan 1.5GW floating offshore wind off Greece
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United Kingdom First power at RWE’s largest offshore wind farm
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Denmark Bladt to expand facilities for future offshore wind turbines
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China China accounts for half of 2020 offshore wind additions
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Portugal SSE and Acciona team up for Iberian offshore wind
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