WindEurope: orders and supply chain investments are up – but urgent action is required on grids, permitting, and auction design
WindEurope’s latest data shows that Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024. Turbine orders increased year-on-year, and auction volumes are strong. However, grid bottlenecks are delaying projects, and securing major new investments remains challenging. Further improvements are needed in auction design, while permitting is improving but not consistently [...]