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Data from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Half-year Report 2025 shows that the global wind power sector recorded strong growth in the first half of 2025, with installations rising 64% compared to the same period in 2024. A total of 72.2 GW of new capacity was added between January and June, up from 44.1 GW in the first half of 2024.
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The Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy (BWO), the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), VDMA Power Systems, and transmission system operators TenneT, Amprion, and 50Hertz have jointly called for reforms to the policy framework governing offshore wind energy. In a joint industry statement, the organisations outline measures to enable successful offshore wind auctions.
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Japan’s offshore wind market is at a pivotal stage, with industry and government alignment needed to ensure project viability and progress towards national energy targets, according to a new white paper from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and renewable energy consultancy OWC. The report, *Unlocking Japan’s Offshore Wind Potential: Strategic Pathways to Overcome Market Bottlenecks and Drive Industrial Growth*, recommends establishing a public–private forum and redesigning the offshore wind auction framework to support sustainable development.
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New investments have been announced to strengthen UK ports and industrial regions as part of efforts to boost renewable energy capacity and local employment.
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Learnewable has released its first national ranking of US states based on public sentiment and permitting conditions for onshore wind energy. The analysis identifies regions where developers face smoother approval processes and where projects encounter stronger local opposition.
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The Net Zero Technology Centre has opened applications for its TechX accelerator, aimed at early-stage companies developing technologies that support net zero, attract investment and create jobs. Now in its eighth year, the Aberdeen-based programme offers tailored support, industry access and mentoring over a 14-week period.
- New auction rules reshape economics for China’s wind industry
- India prepares new offshore wind tender for Tamil Nadu
- ARESCA moves to adopt new wind energy standards in the USA
- BloombergNEF highlights progress and gaps in emerging market clean energy investment
- Global offshore wind targets expand despite market challenges
- Carbon Trust launches Unison Project to standardise offshore wind data management
- Wood Mackenzie warns 2050 net zero target out of reach as power demand surges
- Statkraft forecasts renewables to exceed half of global electricity by 2035
- UK Government outlines next offshore wind auction framework
- Clean energy project cancellations continue to hit U.S. jobs and manufacturing
- US wind market installs 593MW in Q2 2025 amid policy uncertainty
- Japan and Taiwan associations strengthen offshore wind cooperation
- Canada opens offshore wind Call for Information and Prequalification
- ARESCA seeks experts for national wind standards adoption
- Global renewable energy growth must accelerate to meet 2030 targets
- UK planning reforms to accelerate renewable and wind energy projects
- LevelTen Energy reports diverging wind PPA trends in USA and Europe
- Rystad Energy: China to dominate offshore wind as US faces setbacks
- DNV report: US policy shifts to have limited effect on global energy transition
- Negative bidding for offshore wind fading in Europe, says WindEurope
- Global renewable capacity expected to more than double by 2030
- Japan identifies new areas for offshore wind development
- Wind and solar dominate new US generating capacity in 2025
- Quarter-hour trading reform supports renewable integration
- Report reveals how offshore wind setbacks could spark essential industry recalibration
- New York accelerates renewables as federal tax credits near expiry
- US Department of Energy to return unused funds
- Ireland prepares National DMAP for offshore renewable energy
- WWEA outlines community engagement guidelines
- Germany reviews energy transition progress




