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Work starts on key German wind power energy line

 Construction work has started on the long-delayed 700-kilometre (430-mile) power line that will transfer wind-generated electricity from northern to southern Germany, the economy ministry said Monday, pushed by an energy crisis.

read more... 12/09/2023

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Offshore wind drops out of UK auction on costs, risking climate goals

Offshore wind developers stayed away from Britain's latest renewable energy auction on Friday, arguing the price offered by the government did not reflect rising industry costs, something which is hampering wind projects globally.

read more... 11/09/2023

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Germany's wind power expansion stalls on the roads

Germany's wind power expansion is facing an unexpected roadblock: builders need permits to transport the heavy turbines down the country's roads, and they are waiting months to get them.

read more... 08/09/2023

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Britain eases planning rules for onshore wind projects in England

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government said on Tuesday it would speed up the approval process for English onshore wind projects that are backed by local people, easing what has been seen as an effective ban.

read more... 07/09/2023

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Amprion begins planning 8GW offshore power link in Germany

The Windader West energy corridor will include four offshore connections, each with a power transmitting capacity of 2GW.

read more... 28/08/2023

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