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Wind Energy Ireland Launches 18-Point Offshore Wind Action Plan for 2026
Wind Energy Ireland's 18-point action plan for 2026 targets a September planning decision, finalised grid agreements for east-coast projects, and state investment in port capacity.
Nordex Secures 110 MW Onshore Wind Order in Turkey from Eksim Enerji
Nordex Group has secured a 110 MW onshore wind order from Eksim Enerji in Turkey, covering 16 N175/6.X turbines for the Balıkesir-3 wind park with a ten-year premium service contract.
Offshore Wind Farms Prove Compatible with Fishing and Tourism, PSEW Report Finds
PSEW's position paper draws on European data to show that offshore wind farms can operate alongside fishing fleets and coastal tourism without significant conflict.
Global Wind Installations Hit Record 178 GW in 2025, Five Manufacturers Cross 100 GW Cumulative Mark
The global wind industry installed a record 178 GW in 2025 — up 40% year on year — as five turbine manufacturers each exceeded 100 GW in cumulative installations, according to GWEC's annual supply-side data report.
Polenergia Installs First Turbine Foundations at Bałtyk 2 and 3 Offshore Projects
Polenergia has installed the first turbine foundations at the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms (1.44 GW combined) in Q1 2026, marking a key milestone for Poland's largest-ever offshore wind development co-built with Equinor.
Nordex Launches Rotor Blade Production at New Factory in Turkey
Nordex Group has commenced rotor blade production at its new 130,000 m² facility in Menemen, Turkey, with capacity for up to 1,200 blades per year serving both Turkey's YEKA programme and European export markets.
ENP Breaks Ground on 36 MW Arbach/Munk Wind Park in Rhineland-Palatinate
ENP Neue Energien has started construction of a 36 MW wind park in Rhineland-Palatinate, featuring six Vestas V150 turbines and a dedicated 100 MVA substation, with operations expected by late 2027.
EU Wind Funding Yields Seven-Fold Economic Return, New Study Finds
A Trinomics/DTU Wind study commissioned by WindEurope finds that €11.6bn of targeted EU wind funding could yield €33bn annually in economic returns and 180,000 jobs by 2040, while displacing 70 bcm of imported gas.
EC Vice-President Ribera Visits Nordex Headquarters in Hamburg
EC Executive VP Teresa Ribera visited Nordex’s Hamburg headquarters on 20 May, highlighting wind energy’s strategic role in Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness.
Tion Renewables Secures Long-Term Solar Supply Deal with EV Charging Operator IONITY
Tion Renewables has signed a long-term PPA to supply solar power to IONITY's German EV charging network from 2027, as renewable producers and charging operators deepen their collaboration.
