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IWR analysis: Germany’s new energy policy course points to higher power prices
An IWR analysis argues that Germany's capacity market, EEG amendment and grid connection package shift system control to regulated monopolies and will push electricity prices up rather than down.
Wind turbines and health: what the evidence actually says
The science on wind turbines and health is settled: no confirmed harm, and noise at a safe distance comparable to a fridge. So why does the health scare persist — and what actually counters it?
Poland’s wind disinformation war: what the claims say, and what the evidence shows
Familiar claims paint Polish wind power as unhealthy, unreliable and uneconomic. A growing body of research maps where those narratives come from, what they cost, and why Poland's own Grajewo model points to the answer.
Eurelectric urges EU to keep ETS as the backbone of climate policy in upcoming review
Eurelectric is calling on the EU to keep the Emissions Trading System as the backbone of its climate policy, setting out three priorities for the review: a predictable carbon price, industrial competitiveness and a just transition.
At PSEW 2026, PKEE’s Pawlik turns the energy transition ‘triangle’ into a pentagon
At PSEW 2026 in Świnoujście, PKEE Brussels' Ryszard Pawlik argued the energy transition 'triangle' has become a pentagon, adding affordable prices and resilience, and called for smart electrification and diversification.
Opinion: Europe’s digital and energy systems are converging — governance has not kept up
Alexandra Garatzogianni argues that Europe's energy and digital systems are converging faster than the governance frameworks designed to manage them.
Opinion: The EU needs a 2040 energy efficiency target — and it needs it now
Arianna Vitali Roscini of the Coalition for Energy Savings argues that a 2040 EU energy efficiency target is essential for energy security and independence.
The Silent Sabotage: How Misinformation is Paralyzing Europe’s Energy Independence
Last month, a comprehensive report released by WindEurope and CASM Technology shed light on a growing systemic risk: the weaponization of dis- and misinformation against the European wind industry. Titled Wind Energy Dis- and Misinformation: Undermining Europe’s Security and Competitiveness, the [...]
Study: EU Regulations May Increase Costs and Energy Use for Synthetic Aviation Fuels
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that current EU regulations for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) may inadvertently favor production methods that are more expensive and energy-intensive than available alternatives. The research, published in the journal [...]
Digiwind: Women Still Under-represented in the Maritime Sector
18 May marks the International Day for Women in Maritime – a day highlighting the participation of women in one of the global economy's most critical sectors. Although the maritime industry is developing rapidly and undergoing significant changes due to the [...]
PGE and Ørsted have begun installing the foundations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm
The first foundations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm have now been installed in the Baltic Sea. The project has thus entered a crucial phase of offshore installation work. Baltica 2, being built jointly by PGE and Ørsted, is the [...]
SPIE to deliver 66kV Inter-Array Cable Termination and Testing for two large offshore wind farms in Poland
Cergy, 6 May 2026 - SPIE Global Services Energy, a subsidiary of SPIE - the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications - announces that its wind power high-voltage specialised entity, SPIE Wind Connect, has been awarded [...]
Wind-win: Octopus Energy Generation makes nearly €600 million European wind push
321 MW of onshore wind added across 17 sites in France, Germany and Poland Nearly €600m invested in Octopus’ massive Europe-wide renewable push These new wind farms will generate enough power for over 250,000 homes London, 6th May 2026 – Octopus Energy [...]
Changes to the Management Board of RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, will leave the company at his own request on 30 September 2026; he will continue to advise RWE’s offshore wind business for six to twelve months Tobias Keitel will become the new CEO of RWE [...]
New report from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners: Electrification could cut Europe’s fossil fuel imports 80% by 2050
Europe can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and lower power prices through accelerated electrification and clean energy build-out, according to a new analysis published today by CIP. The required investment is equivalent to the price premium paid for [...]
EU grants worth €600 million available for cross-border energy infrastructure projects
The Commission has launched a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects with an indicative budget of €600 million. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), this is the first call open for projects included on [...]
Sea of Wind: A campaign by PWEA and ORLEN Foundation debunks myths
Poland is entering a pivotal phase of transformation—one based on its own predictable and sovereign energy sources, such as offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. The year 2026 holds historical significance—it marks the launch of Poland’s first offshore wind farm. [...]
Protecting Europe’s wind farms: no energy security without physical security of energy infrastructure
Wind energy has grown to become a key feature of Europe’s energy system. Wind farms underpin our energy security, generating 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe. They are critical energy infrastructure. In a changing threat environment, Europe needs to ramp [...]
Five European TSOs investigate cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea
Five European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WindEurope's Annual Event in Madrid. Their intention is to enhance the affordability, efficiency, and reliability of the future electricity system by [...]
“It has never been as difficult as it is now” – experts on barriers to onshore wind energy during the European Economic Congress in Katowice
The investment process in onshore wind energy in Poland is now more difficult than ever before – experts stated during the panel discussion “Onshore wind – efficiency and barriers”, which took place on 22 April as part of the European Economic [...]
Wind energy dis- and misinformation undermine Europe’s security and competitiveness
Wind energy dis- and misinformation have evolved into a systemic risk to Europe’s security, competitiveness and ability to act. CASM Technology and WindEurope presented a first-of-its kind report which analyses the scale of wind energy dis- and misinformation across Europe. It illustrates how [...]
Electrify Europe now: homegrown electricity is the way out of Europe’s energy crisis
The second day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about electrification. Europe must move from crisis to confidence – replacing fossil imports with homegrown electricity. Fast. Electrification must become a strategic priority for Europe, not a policy footnote. That’s [...]
Commission proposes actions to protect Europeans from the fossil energy crisis and accelerate the shift to clean, homegrown energy
For the second time in less than five years, Europeans are paying the price of Europe's dependency on imported fossil fuels. AccelerateEU is the Commission's toolbox to bring immediate relief to European households and industries, especially the most vulnerable ones, while [...]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer [...]
Finland now has over 10 gigawatts of wind and solar power
Finland has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the combined capacity of domestic wind power and utility-scale solar power has exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW). This is three times the total capacity of Finland’s hydropower and corresponds to roughly 6–10 large [...]
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