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- Category: Industry News
In the first half of 2025, 409 new onshore wind turbines were installed in Germany, adding 2.2 GW of capacity—the highest figure since 2017. At the same time, new permits were granted for 7.8 GW of wind capacity, marking a record high for a first half-year. The trend continues a positive trajectory: installations rose 67% compared to the same period in 2024, permitting volume increased by 55%, and average permitting times dropped by over 20% to 18 months.
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The UK government has published its response to the consultation on reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), which is scheduled to open in summer 2025. The changes are intended to help deliver the aims of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which sets out the pathway for low-carbon electricity generation towards the end of the decade. Several key reforms have been introduced that affect onshore wind, offshore wind and floating offshore wind, with the aim of increasing deployment while maintaining value for money for consumers.
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) and the Offshore Wind Forum are urging the government to publish the long-delayed ministerial order needed to launch Spain’s first offshore wind auction and to set a clear regulatory roadmap. Spain risks losing investment, industrial opportunities, and up to 7,500 jobs to countries like Portugal, France and Morocco, which are advancing their offshore wind sectors. Despite having strong industrial capacity, suitable zones, and infrastructure, Spain has seen no progress since Royal Decree 962/2024 was passed nearly a year ago.
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WindEurope has joined the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA), committing to improve the availability, quality and visibility of apprenticeships across the wind energy sector in Europe. The wind industry currently employs nearly 400,000 people in Europe, with projections suggesting up to 600,000 will be needed by 2030. Addressing the shortage of skilled workers—particularly in vocational and technical roles—is a major challenge for the sector.
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Wind conditions across many parts of Europe were below average during the first half of 2025, according to IREC indexes. Several regions, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, southern England, Italy and multiple offshore areas, experienced their least windy start to the year in 15 years.
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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.
- UK government confirms national energy market reforms to support clean power and lower bills
- Trump administration tightens eligibility for wind and solar tax credits
- South America onshore wind outlook: growth to slow by 2034
- Offshore wind delays and cancellations reach 300 GW amid policy and economic setbacks
- Germany awards 3,447MW in May 2025 onshore wind auction
- 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
