23 Apr 2026 10:07 | Aurich (Germany) – Wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has signed a framework agreement for more than 440 MW with an undisclosed customer in Canada. The agreement covers the supply of more than 60 E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines for several onshore wind projects. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027. read more... 23 Apr 2026 09:33 | Madrid (Spain) – Five European transmission system operators aim to jointly strengthen offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. A new initiative seeks to improve the efficiency, affordability and resilience of the power system while safeguarding the growing importance of cross-border networks for the energy transition. read more... 23 Apr 2026 08:32 | Wolfsburg (Germany) - Volkswagen is pushing forward the integration of electromobility and the energy market: With a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offering, electric car batteries are set to serve as flexible electricity storage systems in the future. Private customers could not only reduce costs but also actively participate in the energy market and generate additional income. read more...News of the Renewable Energy Industry
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22 Apr 2026
| Hamburg, Madrid (renewablepress) - The Nordex Group continues to advance its Delta4000 turbine platform with several product updates for the N175/6.X turbine, further strengthening the turbine’s performance, energy yield and project suitability across key markets.
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21 Apr 2026
| Madrid / Dresden (renewablepress) - WindEurope 2026 is one of the most significant industry gatherings in the European wind energy sector, expected to attract around 16,000 participants and more than 500 exhibitors. VSB, part of TotalEnergies, will be present as an exhibitor in Hall 10, Stand F50, b... read more...
21 Apr 2026
| Munich/Pforzheim (renewablepress) - The current geopolitical situation once again highlights the risks of depending on fossil fuels and the increasing need to transform our energy supply. Solar and wind power have long been established as cost-efficient energy sources, and the International Energy ... read more...
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Power generation in Europe (MW)
Thursday,
23.04.2026
today
yesterday
01.01. - 23.04.
202601.01. - 23.04.
2025
Electricity generation EU 27
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
Wind
0.666
1.321
169.8
149.1
Hydropower*
0.273
0.649
98.3
94.7
Solar
0.137
1.271
70.6
64.4
Biomass
0.087
0.209
25.9
25.3
Geothermal
0.006
0.003
1.7
0.4
Subtotal Renewable
1.169
3.453
366.3
333.9
Nuclear
0.605
1.504
202.0
207.0
Gas
0.215
0.696
134.2
132.0
Lignite (brown coal)
0.123
0.303
50.0
54.5
Hard coal
0.089
0.235
40.0
43.0
Waste
0.019
0.050
6.1
6.7
Oil
0.012
0.030
3.3
3.2
Subtotal Conventional
1.063
2.818
435.7
446.5
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TOTAL
2.232
6.271
802.0
780.4
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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