RWE has announced its investment decision for the Nordseecluster, a major offshore wind project consisting of two wind farms with a total capacity of 1.6 gigawatts. The new wind farms are expected to generate approximately 6.5 terawatt hours of green electricity annually, significantly contributing to the decarbonisation of Germany’s industrial sector. The Nordseecluster will be…
In a recent statement, Jonathan Cole, CEO of Corio Generation, has raised concerns about the implications of excluding Chinese wind turbine manufacturers from the global supply chain. He warned that such a move could severely hinder the world’s efforts to transition to renewable energy, which is essential for combating climate change and achieving energy security….
Japan and the United States have formed a partnership aimed at significantly reducing the cost of floating offshore wind projects. This collaboration seeks to accelerate advancements in engineering, manufacturing, and installation for this promising clean energy technology. Japan has pledged 120 billion yen (approximately $784 million) from its Green Innovation Fund to support the development…
The European Union has opened a formal investigation to determine if Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are benefiting from unfair government support. This probe, announced by Margrethe Vestager, European Commission executive vice-president, focuses specifically on wind farm developments within five EU nations: Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria. The European Commission is concerned that government subsidies…
The European Union (EU) is seriously considering a ban on wind turbines made outside of Europe. This is due to rising concerns about cybersecurity risks and the growing influence of Chinese wind Turbine manufacturers. The EU is looking at a strategy similar to the one it used to limit the Chinese tech company Huawei’s role…