EWEA - The European Wind Energy Association

World needs global climate leadership from EU – and to continue UN talks

The EU should continue leading by example despite the failure of the UN climate talks, the wind industry says. Christian Kjaer, Chief Executive of EWEA, said: “The world needs global climate... 

Climate declaration is no international deal

Commenting on the so-called deal reached in Copenhagen by the US, Brazil, South Africa, India and China on climate change, Christian Kjaer, Chief Executive of the European Wind Energy Association... 

EWEA publishes proposal for harmonisation of grid connection rules for wind power

Harmonised and clear rules for the connection to the electricity system are necessary due to the dramatic increase in wind power penetration across Europe, says the wind industry.  ... 

Recovery investment in offshore wind shows its strategic importance for Europe

The €565 million investment in  nine offshore wind energy projects and infrastructure – approved yesterday by the European Commission as part of its European Economic Recovery Plan - shows that... 

EIB to provide €300m to interconnector project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide €300m for the construction of the BritNed Interconnector, a new electricity transmission cable between the United Kingdom and the... 

Political declaration to cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid signed

Commenting on the political declaration signed by nine countries to cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid today, Justin Wilkes, EWEA Policy Director, said:

“These nine countries have... 

Denmark, climate summit host, tops table of fighting climate change with wind power

In the run-up to the crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has published a league table showing which EU countries are best at... 

Wind industry urges more speed on recovery plan funding

Today, as European Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs speaks to the European Parliament’s Industry, Research & Energy (ITRE) Committee on the European Economic Recovery Plan, EWEA warned that... 

Günther Oettinger named as new Energy Commissioner

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, today unveiled his team of Commissioners for his second term at the helm of the European Commission.  The new Energy Commissioner will... 

Bulgaria set for massive growth in wind power

Bulgaria is set to dramatically expand its wind power output in the next 10 years, delegates at a workshop on integrating wind power in Bulgaria heard today.  From the current 330 MW installed... 

EU-US summit sets up trans-atlantic energy council

Commenting on the setting up of an EU-US Energy Council, Christian Kjaer, Chief Executive of the European Wind Energy Association said:

“That an EU-US Summit decides to establish a trans-Atlantic... 

Wind industry says more confidence needed going into final climate talks

With EU Environment ministers meeting tomorrow to finalise the EU’s position for the Copenhagen climate change conference in December, the European Wind Energy Association is releasing new... 

Big energy research increase vital for Europe´s future

The European Commission's Communication on "Low Carbon Financing" proposes a big and essential increase in funds for energy research.

"The €6 billion proposed for wind energy research represents... 

Irish Lisbon vote boosts EU energy policy in run up to global climate change talks

The Irish ‘yes’ to the Lisbon Treaty gives EU energy policy a significant boost – and offers good news for the Commission in the run up to the global climate change talks in Copenhagen.

The Lisbon... 

EU must act to tap Europe's largest energy source say businesses

More than 140 company representatives in 38 countries have signed the European Offshore Wind Declaration, calling on national governments and the EU to give the necessary political and legislative... 

Business leaders demand urgent political action on offshore wind energy

This week European business leaders are signing up to an extraordinary pledge to make it possible to tap Europe's largest energy source - and calling on national governments and the EU to give the... 

20 year plan for offshore energy grid presented to Commission

A 20 year plan for the development of European offshore wind power was presented to governments and EU officials by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) yesterday at the world's largest-ever... 

New research – offshore energy plans would supply 10% of Europe’s electricity

New research findings - revealed today at Europe's biggest-ever gathering to plan the harnessing of its huge offshore wind energy potential - show that existing and planned European offshore wind... 

Steady European market for wind turbines in 2009

New research by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) estimates that 8,600 MW of new wind energy capacity will be installed in the EU-27 in 2009: an annual growth rate of 1% compared to 2008... 

European Commission publishes template for 27 national renewable energy roadmaps

The 40-page National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) template, published today, gives governments a binding framework for drawing up the steps they will take to meet binding national targets set... 

Oceans of Opportunity: The 2009 European Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition

Over 3,000 representatives of the offshore wind, oil and gas industries, plus policy makers, business people and scientists are expected to gather in Stockholm from 14 to 16 September for the world’s... 

Baltic countries to join EU internal power market

Yesterday, the Memorandum of Understanding of the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP) was signed by the relevant Heads of State and the European Commission. This is a timely step... 

Wind Power Works: Global Wind Day reaches tens of thousands of people

On 15 June, tens of thousands of people from around the world joined in celebrating the enormous benefits of wind power during the first ever Global Wind Day. "Wind energy is a driving force for... 

Hungary needs to develop its huge wind potential

“Hungary has a tremendous wind energy potential. If the government promptly addresses issues such as administrative procedures and grid access for renewable energy, wind could be a major contributor... 

EEA report confirms wind energy could power Europe many times over

“The extent of wind energy resources in Europe is very considerable.” That is the key finding of the European Environment Agency’s new report, ‘Europe's onshore and offshore wind energy potential’.... 

Grid development essential for Romanian wind industry’s growth

“Wind energy will be key for us to reach our 2020 renewables target”, Alexandru Sandulescu from the Romanian Ministry of Economy told delegates at a European workshop on the integration of wind... 

Global Wind Day kicks off with photo contest winners

The hundreds of events being organised for the Global Wind Day on 15 June can be seen on a new, interactive Google map, which shows all the activities on offer at any location at the click of a... 

Europe’s premier wind energy event to return to the heart of Europe in 2011

The European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC) 2011 will be held in Brussels from 4 to 7 April, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) announced today.

EU economies to be put on road to recovery

The wind industry is hailing the newly-agreed EU Economic Recovery Plan as the right economic medicine at the right time. The European Parliament passed the €5 billion Plan at its plenary session... 

Power markets will be further opened by EU liberalisation package

“The newly-adopted market liberalisation package will help open European power markets and allow a higher penetration of renewables, particularly wind power. One drawback comes in the form of... 

Wind industry can bring economic growth and jobs to Czech Republic, with proper government decisions

The future growth of the Czech wind energy sector, and the consequent creation of many new jobs, will strongly depend on the government removing the administrative and grid access barriers that... 

EU Economic Recovery Plan includes offshore wind

The European Parliament’s energy committee today agreed to dedicate €565 million to offshore wind projects. The EU Economic Recovery Plan intends to tackle the financial crisis by encouraging... 

Wind energy’s number one spot is more than justified

Delegates left the European Wind Energy Conference 2009 (EWEC) today with the reminder that wind energy is Europe’s number one in terms of new power capacity ringing in their ears. “In 2008, we... 

New power grids essential to achieve EU climate and energy goals

“If the EU is to meet its CO₂ reduction and renewables targets, improve security of supply and create real competition in the European power market, we need to extend our power grids and change... 

Rapid agreement on recovery plan essential to revitalise flagging EU economies

‘It is imperative that EU heads of state pass the European Commission’s recovery plan at the spring summit this week. The plan must prioritise the technologies of tomorrow and ensure a green... 

Financial crisis and wind energy: Growing investor interest keeps wind power sector buoyant through liquidity squeeze

The wind energy sector is attracting new sources of capital that compensate for banks’ general reluctance to provide debt finance for projects, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) announced... 

Wind energy gives Europe a competitive advantage, says EU Energy Commissioner

“Wind energy can replace a large proportion of the polluting and finite fuels we currently rely on,” explained Andris Piebalgs, EU Energy Commissioner, at the opening session of the European Wind... 

European Council backs large-scale deployment of offshore wind

The European Council today endorsed the European Commission’s Strategic Energy Review (SER) of November 2008, which contained its commitment to publish a blueprint for a North Sea grid. In today’s... 

The Wind Day goes global: new website and photo competition launched

The European Wind Day is going global in 2009. On 15 June five continents will be united by events, conferences, parties and contests celebrating and promoting this clean, infinite, no-fuel energy... 

Wind now leads EU power sector

In 2008, more wind power was installed in the EU than any other electricity generating technology. Statistics released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) today show that 36% of all new... 

ARE press Release: the Alliance encourages EU development ministers to foster decentralized power generation with renewable energies

Today EU development ministers meet in Prague to talk about access to local sustainable energy sources. The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) welcomes the initiative of the Czech EU Presidency... 

Offshore wind power to contribute to Europe’s economic recovery

Today the European Commission recognised offshore wind energy as a key technology in Europe’s attempt to stimulate the Union’s economies. The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) considers that... 

Wind energy jobs to double by 2020 – new EWEA study

The European wind energy sector has created 33 new jobs every day for the past five years, journalists attending the launch of a new report from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) heard... 

EWEA is launching a new report: ‘Wind at Work – wind energy and job creation in the EU’

Invitation to press launch - Tuesday 20 January 2009