High shares of variable renewables providing energy and supporting the grid can save up to 6% on total electricity system costs, according to the findings of an EU-funded project.

The European Wind Energy Association welcomes the announcement of Alenka Bratušek as Vice President- and Commissioner-designate for Energy Union and Miguel Arias Cañete as the European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Climate Action.

The International Energy Agency has raised the alarm over the non-binding nature of a 27% renewable energy target for 2030 while also calling for a clear and stable framework.

EWEA OFFSHORE 2015: Call for abstracts now open

EWEA OFFSHORE 2015, 10 - 12 MARCH 2015, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

EU countries to install 75GW of wind energy over next 7 years, an increase of 64% installed wind power capacity, bringing the total to 192.4 GW. / Up to €124 billion in wind farm investments across the EU expected by 2020, creating 100,000 additional jobs

EWEA: 4.9 GW of new offshore wind capacity under construction in Europe

16 commercial offshore wind farms are under construction totalling 4.9 GW of power capacity

EWEA: ECJ Åland ruling provides added clarity for investors

Statement from Justin Wilkes, deputy chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association, on the European Court of Justice’s Åland case ruling:

The European Commission is proposing to phase out support for renewable technologies after 2020 in a move that pushes its narrow vision for EU energy policy and clouds the future of wind energy.

The European Commission is proposing to phase out support for renewable technologies after 2020 in a move that pushes its narrow vision for EU energy policy and clouds the future of wind energy.

In a last minute addition to the European Council's conclusions, leaders stated the need for a "supportive EU framework for advancing renewable energies."

EWEA: Want a competitive Europe? Embrace renewables!

The European economy is exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices and insecure fossil fuel imports, especially in these days of geopolitical turmoil at our borders.

A 30% renewables target for 2030 would cut Europe's reliance on gas imports by almost three times as much as the European Commission's proposal for 27%, the Commission's own figures show.

Nuclear, coal and gas plants in Europe use 4.5 billion m³ of water a year, equivalent to that of 82 million EU citizens – the same as the population of Germany – new research shows.

EWEA: Companies unite to call for an ambitious 2030 renewables target

153 companies, including many wind energy players, have joined a call on EU governments to set an ambitious renewables target for 2030.

IEA executive director: “We welcome a renewables target for 2030”

The International Energy Agency (IEA) supports an EU renewable energy target for 2030 - ...

Portuguese secretary of state for energy Artur Trindade will today call on EU heads of state and government to set ambitious targets for 2030 including a 40% renewable energy target and a target for grid infrastructure.

Energy ministers must support a binding renewable energy target of no less than 30% for 2030 as the best way to promote green growth, jobs and industrial leadership when they meet tomorrow.

EWEA 2014 Annual Event

10 - 13 March 2014, Barcelona, Spain

Europe risks losing its top spot in renewable energy if it does not invest sufficiently in grid and market integration, IEA executive director Maria van der Hoeven stated recently.

EWEA 2014: The joy of giving on Valentine's Day just got better!

For one day only you'll be able to share the price of your EWEA 2014 exhibition visitor pass with a colleague.

CEOs from leading European companies today called for a strong 2030 climate and energy framework with an ambitious renewable energy target, including binding national targets.

EWEA 2014 Annual Event

10 - 13 March 2014, Barcelona, Spain

MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency in plenary.

"Participating in new wind projects is critical", says Google's Director of Global Infrastructure

Google and others to debate new business opportunities in wind energy

Portuguese Energy Minister to speak at EWEA 2014

Portugal’s Minister of Environment, Territorial Planning and Energy, Jorge Moreira da Silva, will speak about 2030 renewables targets at the opening session of EWEA 2014.

EWEA: Record offshore figures conceal slow-down in new projects

418 offshore turbines came online in 2013 in Europe, making a record 1,567 Megawatts of new capacity. This is one-third more than the capacity installed in 2012.

ENERCON Chief urges industry to join forces

Europe’s wind industry should join forces at EWEA 2014 to send a positive signal from Spain, says ENERCON Managing Director, Hans-Dieter Kettwig.

EWEA expects thousands of people from all across the wind energy industry to attend its upcoming Annual Event, which it will be hosting at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via from 10-13 March.

"A sharp decline in new installations of wind power from 2021 onwards of 27% highlights the vital importance of a long-term stable regulatory framework for the sector..."

EWEA Blog - EU offshore wind energy has a bright future, EWEA conference track chairs agree

“The main driver for the offshore wind industry during this decade will be Northwest Europe and the Baltic”