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The small wind section of the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), WWEA Small Wind, convened last week to assess the global state of the sector and identify key challenges. Despite offering a technically and economically viable solution for decentralised electricity supply, particularly in the category of turbines up to 100 kW, the small wind sector continues to face significant obstacles in many regions.
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The UK government has announced a package of reforms to the national electricity market aimed at making the system fairer, more affordable, and more secure. The changes are designed to support investment in clean energy while protecting consumers from volatile fossil fuel markets and high energy bills.
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that significantly restricts the eligibility criteria for wind and solar projects to claim federal tax credits. The directive, issued in connection with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tasks the Treasury Department with enforcing stricter rules on how and when projects can qualify.
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Onshore wind capacity in South America is expected to reach 83 GW by 2034, growing at an average annual rate of 6.5%, according to Wood Mackenzie. The top three markets—Brazil, Chile and Argentina—account for 84% of the region’s 39 GW outlook. While mature markets see continued growth through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), less developed countries remain reliant on government tenders. Grid constraints and rising curtailment remain key regional challenges.
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Global offshore wind project cancellations, suspensions and delays have reached 300 GW, according to new data from Maritime Strategies International. The figures reflect mounting challenges across the USA and Europe, where political and economic factors are undermining planned developments.
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The Bundesnetzagentur has published the results of its latest onshore wind and innovation auction, which closed for bids on 1 May 2025. The tender offered a total volume of 3,443MW, attracting 568 bids with a combined capacity of 4,972MW. Of these, 372 bids totalling 3,447MW were awarded contracts. Fifteen bids were disqualified from the process.
- UK Government outlines strategy to accelerate onshore wind deployment
- Wind and solar account for nearly all new USA power capacity additions in early 2025
- Massachusetts delays offshore wind contract finalisation to late 2025
- European grid operators launch innovation alliance
- New guidelines published for defining mechanical limits of subsea cables
- Global Underwater Hub publishes guidelines for undersea cable monitoring
- IMCA publishes three updated dynamic positioning guidance documents
- Spanish wind sector supports new legislation but urges regulatory clarity
- New EU State Aid rules to support industrial decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing
- Moldova selects five wind projects in first large-scale renewable energy tender
- Global offshore wind capacity reaches 83 GW despite short-term challenges
- WindEurope: Investments in grid resilience are key to preventing blackouts
- Wind sector training pilot builds cross-sector skills in Grangemouth and Aberdeen
- UK Government outlines new Industrial Strategy with focus on clean energy and manufacturing
- UK government, Great British Energy and industry boost offshore wind supply chain investment
- Recycling challenges for carbon fibre in wind turbine blades
- ARESCA seeks wind energy experts to support national standards adoption
- US Senate proposes clean energy tax credit overhaul, phasing out wind and solar support by 2028
- WindEurope calls for reform of German offshore auction system
- Clean Energy States Alliance updates offshore wind tracking tool for the USA
- Guidance published on integrating offshore wind with coastal communities and ecosystems in Spain
- Lithuania relaunches tender for second offshore wind farm
- Poland announces offshore wind auction for December 2025
- Industry outlook softens for wind energy, with North America showing marked decline
- Scottish Government consults on updated offshore wind marine plan
- Policy reforms could unlock clean energy for APAC businesses
- Nova Scotia outlines 40GW offshore wind proposal as part of national energy strategy
- Private sector coalition formed to support COP30 presidency in Brazil
- Spain doubles wind power additions in 2024, led by Castilla y León
- Scotland consults on updated marine plan for offshore wind development
