19 May 2026 16:59 | Sydney (Australia) – Swedish project developer OX2 has announced the start of construction in Australia for a combined solar and battery storage project. The “Muswellbrook Solar Farm & Battery” comprises a photovoltaic capacity of 135 MWac (grid connection capacity) as well as a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Commissioning is scheduled for 2028. read more... 19 May 2026 16:52 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) – Dutch maritime and offshore specialist Boskalis is further expanding its offshore wind capabilities. The company has announced an investment in a new state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel (CLV), designed in particular for the expansion of offshore wind farms and cross-border power cables (interconnectors). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2029. read more... 19 May 2026 16:41 | Cuxhaven (Germany) – PNE AG has made a strong start to fiscal year 2026, reporting a significant increase in earnings. A robust first quarter, driven by project sales and improved wind conditions, led to a substantial rise in revenue and key earnings figures, as well as improved operational momentum across all segments. read more...News of the Renewable Energy Industry
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19 May 2026
| Hamburg (renewablepress) - The Nordex Group has received new orders from Westfälisch-Niedersächsische Energie GmbH & Co. KG (WNE) in Germany for the supply and installation of twelve N175/6.X wind turbines. The turbines, each with a hub height of 179 meters, will be installed across three projects i... read more...
14 May 2026
| Potenza/Dresden (renewablepress) - VSB Italy has obtained the Regional Single Authorisation Measure (PAUR) for the development of a new photovoltaic plant in Sicily, strengthening its commitment to the energy transition and to the development of sustainable energy infrastructure.
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12 May 2026
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Power generation in Europe (MW)
Wednesday,
20.05.2026
today
yesterday
01.01. - 20.05.
202601.01. - 20.05.
2025
Electricity generation EU 27
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
bn. kWh
Wind
0.235
0.851
198.4
173.3
Hydropower*
0.118
0.755
118.1
117.8
Solar
0.002
1.258
102.1
92.5
Biomass
0.037
0.212
32.0
30.9
Geothermal
0.001
0.001
2.0
0.5
Subtotal Renewable
0.392
3.076
452.6
415.1
Nuclear
0.229
1.413
241.0
244.8
Gas
0.131
0.775
154.0
149.5
Lignite (brown coal)
0.072
0.388
58.3
62.6
Hard coal
0.054
0.264
46.0
48.1
Waste
0.008
0.048
7.7
8.0
Oil
0.003
0.019
4.2
3.9
Subtotal Conventional
0.496
2.907
511.1
516.9
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TOTAL
0.889
5.984
963.8
932.0
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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