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Renewable energy accounted for over 90% of global power expansion in 2024, with wind and solar leading the growth. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest data, total renewable capacity reached 4,448 GW, with 585 GW added last year. Wind energy capacity grew by 11.1%, reaching 1,133 GW, though its expansion rate declined slightly compared to previous years.
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The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) has elected a new Board of Directors following a vote by the General Assembly. The Board will oversee the association’s strategy, with several new members joining its leadership.
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WindEurope’s Board has elected Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, as its new Chair, with Rasmus Errboe, CEO of Ørsted, appointed as Vice-Chair. They will lead the wind industry’s engagement with governments, stakeholders, and wider society in Europe for the next 18 months.
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of newly released data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that renewable energy generation increased by 18% in January compared to the same month in the previous year. This growth was driven by a 25% rise in wind power and a 58% increase in utility-scale solar.
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Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm is funding two students to support the future of Scotland’s wind industry.
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of newly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows that solar and wind accounted for over 98% of new electricity generation capacity added in the United States in January.
- Nova Scotia moves forward with offshore wind energy development
- Chinese wind turbine manufacturers dominate global market in 2024
- WindEurope launches ‘Wind Works for Europe’ campaign
- The German Offshore Wind Energy Association urges investment in German port expansion for offshore wind growth
- Renewables key to meeting surging US electricity demand
- ARESCA to adopt new marine and wind energy standards
- Brazil enacts law to support offshore wind power development
- MEASNET releases final report on Electrical Characteristics Proficiency Test
- Steady growth for clean energy in the USA in 2024
- India issues 73 GW of utility-scale renewable energy tenders in 2024
- Expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany: key measures for future development
- Offshore wind capacity expected to grow in 2025
- Wind energy capacity in Europe increased by 16.4 GW in 2024
- Wind and solar drive U.S. renewable energy growth in 2024
- A Clean Industrial Deal for EU competitiveness and decarbonisation
- Offshore wind innovation call opens for applications
- NOC delivers government roadmap for offshore wind environmental monitoring
- Europe’s wind supply chain continues to expand
- UK government proposes reforms to renewables scheme
- Japan’s wind power capacity reaches 5,840MW
- Renewable Energy Institute collaborates with EU on offshore wind studies
- New programme launched to support oil and gas technicians transitioning to wind energy
- Ofgem plans to fast-track clean energy grid connections in the UK
- Canada joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
- Norway to prioritise floating offshore wind with radial grid connections
- US tariffs could raise onshore wind costs by 7%
- Report outlines recommendations to extend offshore wind farm lifespan
- OPEC Fund provides €50 million loan to support Türkiye’s green transition
- Global Underwater Hub releases white paper on subsea cable reliability for offshore wind
- Germany announces 1000MW offshore wind tender
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