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‘Global wind resources stable and predictable’ – study

Wind resources are stable and predictable at a global level – but less so at a local level – accordi...

WindEconomics digest: Are inflationary pressures easing for OEMs and how much will wind power cost in 2050?

This month’s digest looks at recent developments in turbine selling prices and energy cost projectio...

Record renewables growth, but world ‘not moving fast enough’ for COP28 tripling target – Irena

Wind power and overall renewables grew at a record rate last year, but the pace of new additions is ...

‘We need to make sure wind’s dependencies are not too big’ – Siemens Gamesa CEO

The European wind power industry must ensure it is not overly dependent on foreign supply chains, Si...

Record wind turbine orders worldwide in 2023

There was record investment in orders for wind turbines last year, with procurements surging in both...

Global tenders for offshore wind to top 60GW in 2024

Wind accounted for almost 50% of all 2023 government renewable energy tenders – and this year’s tota...

Analysis: Could copper's impending supply crunch threaten energy transition?

Copper’s high conductivity and relative abundance make it a key material for the energy transition. ...

Emissions from grid-linked green hydrogen 'could be worse than brown H2'

Carbon emissions associated with planned green hydrogen projects could be higher than other forms of...

‘World must double energy transition spending this decade’ to limit global warming – Climate Analytics

The world needs to nearly double planned investments in renewables, grids and storage this decade in...

WindEconomics digest: Onshore wind installed costs, capacity factors and the UK’s contracts for difference

The first of our new format economics digest compares wind farm performance and cost across selected...

IEA revises down hydrogen expectations from renewables

The International Energy Agency (IEA) revised down its forecasts for hydrogen production from renewa...

Record energy transition investment 'not enough for net zero' – BloombergNEF

Global investment in the energy transition hit record levels in 2023 – though the $1.8 trillion spen...

Almost 40% of global offshore wind pipeline 'at risk' — Westwood

Almost 40% of the world’s pre-sanctioned offshore wind pipeline is considered at risk, threatening g...

'Clean energy' to cover global electricity demand growth through end-2026 — International Energy Agency

New renewable and nuclear electricity generation will cover the world’s additional demand for electr...

COP28 triple-renewables goal 'still in reach' despite wind power struggles — IEA report

The COP28 target of tripling renewables capacity in a bid to head off the worst impacts of the clima...

Exclusive: Why concrete is 'the only way' for European floating wind right now

Without sufficient steel manufacturing capacity in Europe, 'there is no way you can deliver a 1GW st...

Offshore wind investment hits record levels in 2023 – TGS – 4C Offshore

Last year was a global record for offshore wind investments, with developers reaching financial clos...

COP28 deal: ‘Step change’ for renewables – but ‘long future’ for fossil fuels

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai closed today (13 December) with an agreement calling for global re...

‘Just one country on track to meet 2030 offshore wind target’ – report

Only half of the offshore wind capacity needed for the sector to play its role in fighting global wa...

US offshore wind’s ‘growing pains’ and sluggish Chinese projects drag Wood Mackenzie outlook

Energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie has flagged “growing pains” in the US offshore wind market and a s...