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Wind energy harnesses the power of moving air to generate electricity using onshore and offshore wind turbines. As one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources, wind power plays a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening energy security and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest wind energy developments, including offshore and onshore wind projects, clean energy investment, grid infrastructure, energy storage, corporate renewable energy strategies and evolving policy and regulation. We explore how organisations are increasing renewable electricity generation, investing in wind power, improving energy resilience and responding to changing sustainability legislation. We also examine developments in power purchase agreements (PPAs), industrial decarbonisation, sustainable finance and the role of wind energy in achieving net zero ambitions.

Related topics: wind energy, wind power, onshore wind, offshore wind, wind turbines, renewable energy, clean energy, energy transition, decarbonisation, renewable electricity, energy storage, power purchase agreements (PPAs), grid infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, sustainable infrastructure, net zero, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of the Gawara Baya hybrid renewable energy project in North Queensland, Australia, a facility that combines a 408 MW onshore wind farm with a 104 MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires wind and battery project in Queensland

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of the Gawara Baya hybrid renewable energy project in North Queensland, Australia,…

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Floating offshore wind
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Offshore wind set to be the ‘next frontier’ in renewable power in Europe

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Offshore wind in Europe is moving into a ‘supremacy phase’, as governments shift from action to execution, a new report…

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Some 21% of UK citizens believe that nuclear should be prioritised as a future energy source, just ahead of solar (19%) and offshore wind (18%), a new YouGov study commissioned by Eland Cables has suggested.
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UK consumers favour nuclear over solar and wind as future energy source, survey suggests

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Some 21% of UK citizens believe that nuclear should be prioritised as a future energy source, just ahead of solar…

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Renewable energy sources generated 30.2% of the electricity in the United States in the first half of 2026, up from 27.8% in the corresponding period last year, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.
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Renewables generated more than 30% of US electricity in the first half of 2026

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Renewable energy sources generated 30.2% of the electricity in the United States in the first half of 2026, up from…

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France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy storage scale up alongside the country's continued reliance on nuclear power, according to new analysis from GlobalData.
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France faces major ‘grid resilience test’ amid scaling up of renewable capacity

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France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy…

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China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66% decline on the same period previous year.
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China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026

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China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66%…

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Hornsea One - Offshore Wind Farm - image courtesy Orsted
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Offshore wind giant Ørsted reports ‘strategic progress’ in first-half results

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Offshore wind developer Ørsted has reported a 8% increase in EBITDA, excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees, in the first…

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Vestas Dalamaki Wind Farm, Greece
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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas sees revenue up 26.1% in second quarter

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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S has reported revenue of €4.7 billion in the second quarter of its financial…

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Floating offshore wind
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Offshore wind tender could ‘reshape’ Türkiye’s power generation mix

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The launch of the inaugural offshore wind tender in Türkiye is significant, and could ‘reshape its power-generation mix, unlock vast…

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TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell's onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets.
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TotalEnergies acquires Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe

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TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets….

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