2020-05-25
External NewsCOVID-19: New renewables capacity to ‘fall 13%’
New installed renewables capacity will drop 13% this year to 167 GW as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA’s 'Renewable Market Update' report, which was released...
2020-04-22
External NewsNo, President Trump, wind turbines cannot cause health problems: long-term study
Report commissioned by Finnish government shows that infrasound from spinning blades has no physical effect on the human body — but that symptoms could be psychological. US president Donald Trump may believe that “windmills” cause...
2020-03-09
External NewsEU Commission proposes European Climate Law
The European Commission published its Climate Law, effectively planning to enshrine in law the climate neutrality goal for 2050. The proposed Climate Law also mentions an increase of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of...
2020-02-12
External NewsElectrification Can Cut Emissions of Transport, Buildings and Industry in Europe by 60% by 2050
Electrification of the transport, buildings and industrial sectors in Europe could slash greenhouse-gas emissions by 60% between 2020 and 2050, according to a new report published today by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). A revolution in...
2020-02-07
External NewsEurope installs a record 3.6 GW of offshore wind in 2019
Europe installed 3.6 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2019, according to statistics released today by WindEurope. This is a new record in annual installations. 10 new offshore wind farms came online across 5 countries. The...
2020-02-04
External NewsSwedish wind power poised to dominate after record year
In 2019, 1.6 GW of new wind capacity was installed in Sweden, and orders were placed for 2.5 GW in new turbines, marking yet another record year for the country's wind build-out. The Swedish Wind...