Wind power
Electrical power generation from wind
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Wind power in Australia
Australia's installed wind power capacity reached approximately 13.3 GW across the eastern and southern state grids, representing a substantial investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
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| May 2025 |
Wind power in Australia
Wind power generation in eastern and southern Australian states peaked at 9.2 GW of electricity output, demonstrating the growing importance of renewable energy in the national grid.
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| 2025 |
Offshore wind power in the United Kingdom
Onshore groundwork for East Anglia TWO and ONE NORTH started.
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| 2025 | Received planning permission for a major solar park at Heckington Fen, Lincolnshire, with plans to generate 600MW of solar energy and 400MW of battery storage. |
| 2025 |
Wind power in the United States
A systematic review was conducted highlighting the diverse environmental, social, technical, and economic impacts of wind energy developments, emphasizing the need for integrated assessment frameworks to address challenges like biodiversity loss and community acceptance.
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| May 2025 |
Wind power in Australia
Wind power output in eastern and southern Australia peaked at 9.2 GW, demonstrating the growing capacity of renewable energy infrastructure.
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| 2025 | Authored 'Plug In! The Electrification Handbook', providing a comprehensive guide to electrification through Black Inc. Books. |
| 2025 |
Wind power in Armenia
Expected completion of a wind power potential reassessment by the Asian Development Bank.
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| 2025 |
Wind power in Taiwan
640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm completed.
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| 2025 |
Wind power in Estonia
Planned lifting of wind turbine height restrictions across most of mainland Estonia, enabling expanded wind energy development.
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| 2025 |
Wind power in Estonia
Estonia is expected to start production of Europe's first plant for producing rare earth permanent magnets, which are essential for electric vehicles and wind turbines.
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| February 2025 | Paul Staines, founding editor of Guido Fawkes, agreed to pay £9,995 in damages to settle the libel suit, with Vince intending to donate the proceeds to Palestinian charities. |
| January 2025 |
Wind power in the United States
Wind power generation starts the year with 43,630 units, indicating continued investment and development in wind energy infrastructure.
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| January 27 2025 | Dubai-based Esyasoft announced an agreement to purchase Good Energy for £99.4 million. |
| 2024 | Forest Green Rovers relegated back to non-league football at the end of the 2023-24 season. |
| 2024 |
Wind power in India
Wind power accounts for nearly 10% of India's total installed utility power generation capacity, generating 80.27 TWh in the fiscal year.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Australia
Expected completion of the MacIntyre Wind Farm Project in Queensland, which will be the largest wind farm in Australia with a planned capacity of 1,026 MW.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Australia
Wind power reached a significant milestone, accounting for 13.4% of Australia's total electricity production with 31.9 TWh generated, and achieving an installed wind capacity of around 13.3 GW.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Serbia
Two new wind farms opened: Krivača (105.6 MW) and Pupin (95 MW).
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| 2024 | ReNew reported a net profit of Rs. 414 crore (over $49 million) for the fiscal year. |
| 2024 | Wind power supplied over 2,494 TWh of electricity, representing 8.1% of world electricity generation. |
| 2024 | 30 countries reached a milestone of generating more than 10% of their electricity from wind power. |
| 2024 |
Wind power in India
India achieves an installed wind power capacity of 50,017 MW, representing significant growth from its initial 7,850 MW in 2006.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in India
India ranks fourth globally in wind power generation.
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| 2024 |
Renewable energy in Lithuania
Lithuania significantly expanded its solar power capacity to 2,567 MW, representing a massive growth in renewable energy infrastructure over 14 years.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in the United Kingdom
Labour government repealed the Conservative's restrictive onshore wind power policy.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Finland
Wind power capacity in Finland further expanded to 8,357 MW, continuing the trend of rapid wind energy development.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Denmark
Wind power increased to 59.3% of Denmark's total electricity generation, moving closer to the government's goal of 100% renewable power generation by 2030.
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| 2024 |
Offshore wind power in the United Kingdom
Dogger Bank A offshore wind farm expected to be operational, with 1,235 MW and 95 GE Haliade-X 13 MW turbines, operated by SSE, Equinor, and Eni.
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| 2024 |
Offshore wind power in the United Kingdom
Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm expected to be operational, with 448 MW and 54 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines, operated by EDF Renewables and ESB.
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| 2024 |
Offshore wind power in the United Kingdom
UK plans to complete the decommissioning of coal power stations, phasing them out entirely to support renewable energy transition.
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| 2024 |
Offshore wind power in the United States
Production tax credit (PTC) for offshore wind development is extended through 2024, with manufacturing tax credits also introduced.
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| 2024 |
Offshore wind power in the United States
Production tax credit (PTC) extension expires, marking the end of a key financial incentive for offshore wind development in the United States.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Italy
Projected wind power nameplate capacity of 13,020 MW, with an anticipated 5.51% increase in capacity.
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| 2024 | Revenue further reduced to €80.1 billion, but net income significantly recovered to €4.5 billion. Employee count rose to 75,046 |
| 2024 | E.ON became the title sponsor of Veloce Racing, renaming the team to E.ON Veloce Racing. |
| 2024 |
Wind power in South Australia
Goyder South Wind Farm expected to be operational, located southeast of Burra.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Taiwan
1 GW Hai Long offshore wind farm began construction.
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| 2024 |
Hybrid power
USA reaches a milestone of 288 solar+battery power plants, with a total storage capacity of 7.8 GW power and 24.2 GWh energy, demonstrating significant growth in hybrid power infrastructure.
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| 2024 |
Wind power in Estonia
Dramatic increase in wind power installed capacity to 694 MW, signaling a major expansion of renewable energy capabilities in Estonia.
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| 2024 |
Green Jade
Multinational company Wartsila entered into an operating agreement with the owners of Green Jade.
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| December 20 2024 | The High Court ordered Vince to pay Kate Vince £43.51 million in a financial settlement over three annual instalments, following their divorce. |
| November 2024 | Presented the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, allocating approximately 12 billion euros to renewable energy and planning to increase capacity to around 76 GW by 2027. |
| November 2024 |
Wind power in China
China began developing the world's largest commercial floating offshore wind farm near Hainan, a 1-gigawatt project by PowerChina to be constructed in two phases: 200 MW by 2025 and 800 MW by 2027.
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| October 2024 | Purchased Amelio Solar for £5.5 million. |
| October 2024 | Ecotricity Group Limited took a controlling stake in regional airline Ecojet, previously held by Dale Vince. |
| September 2024 | Flyers Creek wind farm with 145 MW installed capacity expected to become operational in New South Wales. |
| September 30 2024 |
Wind power in the United Kingdom
Completed decommissioning of coal power stations with the closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station.
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