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EDPR reports jump in 2019 profits
EDP Renovaveis’ net profit in 2019 was 52% higher at €475 million, thanks principally to a 27% rise in Ebitda to almost €1.65 billion and the sale of wind assets in Europe and the US.
Record 5.2GW of offshore wind added in 2019
A record 5.2GW of fully operational offshore wind capacity was commissioned in 2019, according to a report from advocacy body World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO).
German onshore tender undersubscribed again
Germany’s first onshore wind tender of 2020 was undersubscribed and prices inched up from its last auction, dampening hopes of a turnaround for the sector after the country held its first oversubscribed round in more than a year just before Christmas.
Hornsea Two green hydrogen plans tested
The world’s largest offshore wind farm may produce green hydrogen that will power an oil and gas refinery in the north-east of England as part of an industrial-scale trial of the technology.
European installations 'fall short of Green Deal ambition'
European wind power installations increased 27% last year, but annual additions need to double if the EU is to be carbon neutral by mid-century, industry body WindEurope has warned.
Norwegian oil and gas investor forms renewables group
A private equity investor is bundling 20 oil and gas firms in its portfolio into a new industrial group to help them expand into other parts of the energy sector, including renewables.
In Depth
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United Kingdom COP26: ‘Gulf between promises and policies grows’
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Netherlands Windtech: GE's offshore giant combines proven technology with new solutions
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Denmark Snapshot: SGRE installs 'flexed' 11MW offshore prototype
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United Kingdom Developing new grid solutions for offshore wind
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Germany What to do with turbines after they leave support system
Offshore
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Ireland EDF buys into 1GW Irish offshore project
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Record offshore additions 'not enough for EU targets'
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Denmark Trade wars hit Vestas' profit margin in 'busy 2019'
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United Kingdom WindEurope unconvinced a post-Brexit trade deal will be reached
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Poland Environmental green light for Polish offshore projects
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