Browsing: wind power

Britain awarded record offshore wind contracts totaling 8.4GW, enough to power 12 million homes, marking the largest clean energy auction in national history.

Germany’s renewables hit 57% of electricity use in 2025 as solar climbs and wind drops, with fossil fuels under 40% and major policy shifts underway.

Global renewable capacity surged to 4,448 GW in 2024, with solar and wind leading 96.6% of additions, says IRENA.

In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges.

The UK government’s latest renewables auction secured funding for a record 131 clean energy projects, powering 11 million homes, marking a major step towards energy independence.