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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.

Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland's electricity in September 2025, a new record for the month, Wind Energy Ireland has revealed.
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Wind energy hit a September record in Ireland last month

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Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland‘s electricity in September 2025, a new record for the month, Wind Energy Ireland has…

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Tech giant Apple has announced that it is 'significantly expanding' its renewable energy capacity across Europe, with the development of large-scale solar and wind farms in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.
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Apple to expand renewable energy capacity across Europe

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Tech giant Apple has announced that it is ‘significantly expanding’ its renewable energy capacity across Europe, with the development of…

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Germany's renewable power capacity is projected to reach 509.9 gigawatts (GW) by 2035, which represents a CAGR of 9.7% between 2024 and 2035, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Germany’s renewable power capacity set to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% to 2035

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Germany‘s renewable power capacity is projected to reach 509.9 gigawatts (GW) by 2035, which represents a CAGR of 9.7% between…

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Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a "crucial turning point" in the world's energy mix, Ember has said.
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Renewables overtake coal for the first time in global electricity mix

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Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a “crucial turning point” in…

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The launch of the UK's first national onshore wind strategy has led to a wave of interest from landowners and other interested parties, BIWO Renewables UK has said.
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UK onshore wind strategy triggers wave of landowner interest

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The launch of the UK’s first national onshore wind strategy has led to a wave of interest from landowners and…

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The European Commission has announced a €545 million funding package to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition.
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European Commission steps up funding for renewable energy projects in Africa

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The European Commission has announced a €545 million funding package to accelerate Africa‘s clean energy transition. The package, which was…

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More than half (54%) of the European Union's electricity requirements came from renewable energy sources in the second half of this year, new data has shown.
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Over half of the EU’s electricity came from renewable sources in Q2 2025

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More than half (54%) of the European Union’s electricity requirements came from renewable energy sources in the second half of…

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Ørsted reports 'strategic progress' in first-half results
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Offshore wind giant Ørsted seeks to strengthen capital structure

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Ørsted, one of the world’s biggest developers and operators of offshore wind farms, has announced the launch of a rights…

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Ireland's Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has published a National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal to determine the future development and management of offshore renewable energy resources off the country's coast.
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Irish government publishes National DMAP Proposal to progress offshore renewable energy agenda

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Ireland’s Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has published a National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) Proposal to determine…

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Opposition to renewable energy projects in Germany is being driven more by local concerns than by right-wing populism, a new study by researchers at the Research Institute for Sustainability in Potsdam has found.
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Opposition to renewable energy projects driven more by local concerns than political populism

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Opposition to renewable energy projects in Germany is being driven more by local concerns than by right-wing populism, a new…

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