WWEA marks 25 years since founding as global wind capacity rises to 1.4 million MW
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The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) is marking 25 years since its establishment, reflecting on the growth of global wind power from 20,000 MW in 2001 to around 1,400,000 MW today. On 1 July 2001, representatives of wind energy associations from around the world met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to strengthen international cooperation and support the expansion of wind energy. At the time, global installed wind capacity stood at approximately 20,000 MW.
WWEA to host webinar on small and medium wind turbines on 8 July
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The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) will host a webinar on small and medium wind turbines on 8 July 2026, running from 13:00 to 15:00 Central European Summer Time. The session will bring together manufacturers and companies from across the small wind value chain to present their technologies and project experience, followed by an open discussion on sector opportunities and challenges, and the role of WWEA in supporting market development.
US Department of the Interior and Duke Energy reach settlement on offshore wind lease in Carolina Long Bay
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The US Department of the Interior has announced a settlement agreement with Duke Energy regarding an offshore wind lease in the Carolina Long Bay area in the USA. Under the agreement, US Department of the Interior and Duke Energy will see the early-stage offshore wind lease terminated.
Suzlon secures EPC contract for 400 MW wind project in Andhra Pradesh
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Suzlon has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract from Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited for a 400 MW wind energy project in India. As part of the project, Suzlon will supply and install 127 S144 wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW.
Egypt to develop wind turbine manufacturing plant alongside 2 GW Gulf of Suez wind project
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Egypt is planning its first wind turbine manufacturing facility alongside a 2,000 MW wind power project in the Gulf of Suez. The initiatives are being developed through a partnership involving turbine manufacturer Sany, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and the New and Renewable Energy Authority.
ICF report highlights tight US power capacity as demand growth accelerates
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ICF has published a new report examining rising electricity demand in the USA, available generation capacity and the investment required to maintain grid reliability and affordability. The report, *Electricity demand growth: How will the grid keep pace?*, finds that the USA power system currently has around 26 GW of excess generating capacity above minimum resource adequacy requirements, equivalent to roughly 3% of total capacity.
Vestas secures 309 MW of new wind turbine orders across Europe and Japan
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Vestas has secured five new wind turbine orders with a combined capacity of 309 MW across Poland, Romania, Latvia, Eastern Europe and Japan. The projects include a mix of turbine variants and long-term service agreements, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
Trans Global Projects appoints Igor Muñiz and expands into Spain
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Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Igor Muñiz as chief strategy officer for global accounts and Southern Europe and has established a presence in Spain to strengthen its operations in the region and support its work on international energy projects.
Unique Group appoints Giovanni Corbetta as chief executive officer
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Unique Group has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as chief executive officer, effective from 1 July 2026. Corbetta has more than 30 years of leadership experience across the offshore energy, subsea, marine services, engineering and defence sectors. During his career, he has held senior management roles in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, with experience in operations, business transformation, acquisitions and organisational integration.
Føn Energy Services secures offshore wind operations and maintenance contract for Baltic Power in Poland
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Føn Energy Services Poland has signed a long-term operations and maintenance contract with Baltic Power for its offshore wind farm in Poland. The agreement includes extension options and covers integrated Balance of Plant operations and maintenance services for the project's subsea infrastructure.
- Vestas secures 142 MW across five wind projects in Germany
- EastWind launches T Level engineering programme for offshore wind students
- American Clean Power Association launches certification programme for clean energy technicians
- Heerema Marine Contractors appoints Wilko de Jong as COO from 1 July
- PNE secures contracts for 108 MW of onshore wind projects in Germany
- Qualitas Energy awarded 113.2 MW of onshore wind capacity in German auction
- Husum Wind and WAB to host offshore wind excursion in the North Sea
- Türkiye publishes draft specifications for 1,000 MW offshore wind auction
- NGI and OYO Corporation agree offshore wind cooperation framework in Japan
- Announcement of seven companies and consortia prequalified for Nova Scotia's offshore wind bidding process
- Edison completes repowering of 186 MW wind portfolio in Abruzzo, Italy
- Skyborn Renewables acquires full ownership of Nordergründe offshore wind farm in Germany
- European Energy secures 125 MW of onshore wind projects in Germany auction
- Nordex secures 325 MW wind turbine order in USA
- UK offshore and onshore wind investment expands across Scotland, England and Wales with major new projects
- Uniper signs offshore wind power purchase agreement for Gennaker project
- Envision Energy and Juniper Green Energy commission 5 MW wind turbine in India
- Germany awards 2.5 GW of onshore wind capacity in oversubscribed May auction
- USA wind and solar generation grows as renewable capacity expansion accelerates
- MCS orders additional SWATH crew transfer vessel from Työvene
- Vestas adds 869 MW to Q2 order intake
- ABO Energy secures 61.4 MW across three German onshore wind projects
- RWE opens new offshore wind control centre in East Frisia, Germany
- RES secures asset management contract for 130 MW wind farm in Mexico
- novventos introduces naca.boost vertical axis wind turbine
- Mammoet supports Baltic Power monopile handling operations
- California issues Notice of Intent to Sue over offshore wind lease termination agreement
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners reaches financial close on 392 MW Pestera II wind farm in Romania
- Hitachi Energy awarded contract for converter stations of 600 MW Italy–Tunisia interconnection
- Sany commissions first wind turbine in Europe at hybrid project in Spain
