The German metalworkers' union IG Metall warns of unfair competition in the wind power sector. Employee representatives criticize the market entry of Chinese suppliers in Germany and call for safeguards to secure domestic jobs.
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The European Investment Bank issued its first counter-guarantee for European wind turbine manufacturers on Wednesday. This is the first time that the EIB has implemented a measure from the EU Commission's Wind Power Action Plan.
By Manuel Berkel
Without additional support for the industry, Germany's ambitious offshore wind power goals will not be achievable, warns Agora Energiewende in a recent analysis.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China continues to expand its solar and wind energy plants at a rapid pace. The share of coal in the energy mix has dropped to 53 percent. The country currently adds almost twice as much new capacity as the rest of the world.
By Marcel Grzanna
After blocking the sale of MAN's gas turbine business to China for security reasons, the Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to scrutinize another deal involving wind turbines.
By Amelie Richter
Following Robert Habeck's trip to China, there appear to be signs of easing in the dispute over electric vehicle tariffs between the EU and China. However, China's overcapacity in the wind power industry could soon spark new conflicts. Chinese manufacturers are aggressively entering the global market and could exploit the crisis facing Western manufacturers.
By Nico Beckert
A Polish-German energy transition forum utilized a government representative from Warsaw to call for stricter sanctions against Moscow. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs sees opportunities for cooperation with Poland in hydrogen and offshore wind power.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has published recommendations and guidance on the Renewable Energy Directive. The wind industry expects Chinese manufacturers to be excluded from European tenders because of the cybersecurity requirements.
By Manuel Berkel
Following a railroad project in Bulgaria and a Romanian solar park, the EU Commission in Brussels now wants to investigate Chinese wind turbine manufacturers more closely for state subsidies.
By Lukas Bayer
In a new study, German economist Veronika Grimm concludes that despite the falling costs of wind and solar power, real electricity costs will remain at around the 2021 level until 2040. However, this is only true under the assumption that electricity demand remains completely inflexible, which contradicts many other forecasts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
