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EU urged to back energy storage development alongside renewables, hydrogen
19 April 2022 - The EU is urged to back energy storage so as to ensure energy security and independence of Russian fossil fuels, and achieve a net-zero power system.
Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
09 March 2022 - In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
WindEurope: Pace of wind farm construction too slow to meet 2030 goals
24 February 2022 - Only 11 GW in wind power capacity was added last year in the EU, compared to 32 GW that is necessary for 2030 renewables target, WindEurope warns
Winners of offshore wind auctions in Germany chosen by lottery
15 September 2021 - The German regulatory body was forced to choose the winners in offshore wind auctions by drawing lots as they all asked for zero subsidies
Wind turbine blades must become 100% recyclable by 2025
21 June 2021 - WindEurope said the EU should ban landfilling of decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025 and vowed to work on recycling solutions
Europe seals record EUR 26.3 billion of investments in offshore wind farms
09 February 2021 - Despite COVID constraints, Europe raised EUR 26.3 billion to finance 7.1 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2020.
Spain gets Europe’s lowest wind energy price with CfD auction model
28 January 2021 - Spain has secured lowest ever price for new wind energy in Europe, of EUR 20 per MWh, thanks to the Contract-for-Difference (CfD) model.
European wind turbine orders jump to record 15 GW in 2020
22 January 2021 - The United Kingdom ordered the most wind turbine capacity, 4.4 GW, followed by the Netherlands, with 2.4 GW, and Sweden, with 1.4 GW.
Milestone bill expected to make Poland top offshore wind player in the Baltics
19 January 2021 - Poland has adopted its first ever law regulating offshore wind development in what is expected...
EU promotes innovation, offers funds during European Hydrogen Week
26 November 2020 - Companies and institutions are making announcements as the first European Hydrogen Week is held with a focus on achieving carbon neutrality
When shit hits the fan
08 April 2020 - Author: Maja Pokrovac, Managing Director at Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (RES Croatia) Now it...
New wind installations up in Europe in H1 but Germany drives onshore down
25 July 2019 - The combined installations of new onshore and offshore wind capacity in Europe in the first...
Days of Good Wind gather 200 participants from Croatia, world
14 June 2019 - A conference titled Days of Good Wind, organized by the Croatian Renewable Energy Sources (OIEH),...
Croatia aims to triple wind, boost solar energy capacities 20 times in next 10 years
05 April 2019 - Croatia aims to increase its wind energy capacities by a factor of three and solar...
Croatia heads to WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition in force
29 March 2019 - The WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition, the old continent’s largest and leading wind energy event...
Vattenfall wind chief appointed WindEurope’s new chair
07 March 2019 - WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Gunnar Groebler – Senior Vice President, Business Area Wind...