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Offshore wind surge helps China reach 300GW milestone
As industry rushes to get projects online before support finishes at year end, IEA says China will meet 2030 targets four years early
EU approves state aid for French offshore wind farm
Decision clears path for winner to be picked next year from six-strong shortlist for up to 1.5GW project off Normandy coast
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
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Greece to consult on draft offshore wind legislation
Consultation to start soon on legal framework for Greek offshore wind development, with plans for first tenders in 2023
New German government sets ambitious offshore targets
Draft agreement between three coalition partners foresees fast expansion of offshore wind, with increased targets for 2030 and 2045
Norway promises strategy for offshore wind development
'Offshore wind is on top of our agenda', recently appointed minister tells delegates at WindEurope's Electric City
'Do we want a green transition or not?', wind industry asks
Community engagement and faster permitting can help speed up wind power development in Europe, Electric City panellists believe
WindEurope's Electric City opens with call for action
Renewables installations need to pick up pace or "net zero will take until 2104", opening session in Copenhagen is told
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Hard-to-abate industries look to buy wind power
Power-hungry industries such as chemical and steel producers are looking to renewable power deals to cut their emissions
Exclusive: How SGRE made its blades fully recyclable
Eize de Vries gets an exclusive insight into Siemens Gamesa’s recyclable blade technology. It’s all about the ‘secret resin-hardener recipe’
How COP26 outcome could affect wind growth to 2050
Wind power is set to grow as the world moves from fossil fuels. How quickly will depend on global action to tackle the climate crisis
WindTech: How ships could run on wind once again
Green ammonia produced from wind-powered hydrogen could become a major “low-carbon” shipping fuel
Offshore wind sector targets rapid growth beyond Europe
With offshore wind now set to account for a fifth of all global wind energy by 2025, more countries are setting out bold new visions