31 Jul 2026 11:37 | Tempe, Arizona (USA) – US solar module maker First Solar posted a sharp rise in profit in the second quarter of 2026 despite lower revenue, while expanding its order backlog to a record level. The company also confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. read more... 31 Jul 2026 09:14 | Aurich/Berlin – Following the cabinet's approval of the 2027 EEG amendment and the grid connection package, wind farm developer Alterric has warned of a fundamental shift in course for renewable energy expansion in Germany. According to the company, the planned regulations shift control over new wind energy projects away from the competitively organized market and toward regulated grid operators, increasing investment risks for project developers. read more... 31 Jul 2026 09:00 | Essen – Energy group RWE has raised its earnings guidance for the 2026 and 2027 financial years following a stronger-than-expected first half. Alongside improved operating performance, the upgrade is driven mainly by additional earnings contributions from the increased stake in transmission grid operator Amprion, a compensation payment from the Dutch state, and higher income from international power generation. read more...News of the Renewable Energy Industry
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31 Jul 2026
| • Qualitas Energy has commenced construction of the Ingstetten wind farm in Baden-Württemberg, replacing five existing turbines with six modern Enercon E-175 wind turbines
• The groundbreaking ceremony on 29 July brought together representatives from politics, public administration, industry and th... read more...
29 Jul 2026
| • Order intake increased by 32 percent to 3.1 GW versus Q2/2025
• EBITDA more than doubled to EUR 224 million, with margin improving to 10.3 percent
• Net income increased to EUR 111 million in Q2/2026 versus
EUR 31 million in Q2/2025
• Free cash flow was EUR 165 million in Q2/2026, supported b... read more...
27 Jul 2026
| Hamburg (renewablepress) - The Nordex Group has concluded a new ESG-linked syndicated Multi-Currency Guarantee Facility with a total volume of EUR 2,475 million. This new facility comes with a 5-year maturity and improved terms and conditions, including a material reduction in interest rates on a li... read more...
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Qualitas Energy starts construction of 42 MW Ingstetten wind farm in Germany
Nordex Group achieves double-digit EBITDA margin in Q2/2026, strong order intake growth, and positive free cash flow
Nordex Group strengthens financial flexibility with expanded EUR 2,475 million ESG-linked syndicated Multi-Currency Guarantee Facility
Power generation in Europe (MW)
Friday,
31.07.2026
today
yesterday
01.01. - 31.07.
202601.01. - 31.07.
2025
Electricity generation EU 27
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
Wind
0.536
0.930
267.6
246.7
Hydropower*
0.336
0.492
165.6
173.2
Solar
1.362
1.548
205.7
178.3
Biomass
0.163
0.209
46.4
44.9
Geothermal
0.011
0.000
3.1
1.5
Subtotal Renewable
2.408
3.180
688.3
644.5
Nuclear
1.268
1.628
351.1
355.4
Gas
0.901
1.195
219.8
209.7
Lignite (brown coal)
0.302
0.379
80.5
84.9
Hard coal
0.249
0.299
62.5
61.4
Waste
0.041
0.050
11.8
11.8
Oil
0.027
0.036
6.5
6.3
Subtotal Conventional
2.788
3.587
732.1
729.4
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TOTAL
5.196
6.767
1 420.5
1 373.9
Note
26 out of 27 EU countries
No data from: Malta
The data from the European transmission system operators reflect the net electricity feed-in to their national power grids. Not taken into account are electricity for the self-consumption of power plants, self-used electricity (own use), power plants without grid connection, etc.
Current Grid Status Renewables - Europe
Renewables in Europe - Records - All Time Highs
Source
Record 2026
All Time High
[MW]
[Date]
[MW]
[Date]
Wind energy total
0
01.01.1970
134 967
22.02.2024
Onshore
0
01.01.1970
121 052
22.02.2024
Offshore
0
01.01.1970
17 912
20.02.2025
Solar
0
01.01.1970
140 469
30.07.2024
Hydropower
0
01.01.1970
201 493
06.03.2024
Bioenergy
0
01.01.1970
11 209
14.02.2025
Geothermal
0
01.01.1970
717
07.02.2023
Total
0
01.01.1970
246 299
02.04.2024
Source: © IWR 2026, Data: ENTSO-E
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