Four Republican congressmen have called for a halt to US offshore wind projects because of unsubstantiated claims blaming the industry for whale deaths. But this obvious misinformation can still be a threat for the growth of the industry.
The Irish Government has unveiled changes to its second offshore wind tender that the industry said have created “massive levels of uncertainty”. We look at what this means for the up-to-80GW of offshore wind projects in development in Irish waters.
The Inflation Reduction Act has sparked major optimism in the US renewables sector, but wind installations still fell 37% last year.
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Protests in Norway about the treatment of Sami reindeer herders at two onshore wind farms has put the issue of how wind deals with human rights back in the spotlight. Richard Heap looks at why this is a huge risk for investors.
Volatile energy markets have not de-railed corporate appetite for green power, but new structures and deal tenors are emerging. We look at 2022 figures on corporate PPA activity from both sides of the Atlantic.
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Scottish rugby fans were treated to the sight of Finn Russell and his magic hands in full effect on Saturday. Those in the wind industry must wish that the Scottish government's handling of the growth of wind energy was similarly assured.
Onshore wind developers in Poland are used to punishing policies, but a late change last month to rules that were designed to unlock onshore wind projects is a cruel twist.
Mingyang and CSSC Haizhuang announced 18MW turbines last month. We look at what it means for the global market.
Germany has identified 36.5GW of offshore wind sites to help it meet its 2030 target, but can it overcome key obstacles?
Italian giant Eni is calling for stronger links between Italy and African countries. Could this be the answer to Europe's energy challenges?
It was an exciting December in US offshore wind, but the sector's eyes are on affordability amid an ongoing PPA row. Plus, wind's big news.
Inflation, oil prices, power-to-X, repowering and more. We look ahead to the stories that will shape wind in 2023, and round up key news.