News from Belgium
Wärtsilä Builds Two-Hour Large-Scale Battery Storage System for Grid Stabilization in Belgium
17 Feb 2026 08:53 | Helsinki (Finland) - The market for large-scale battery storage systems in Europe is currently gaining significant momentum. The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has started construction of a two-hour battery energy storage system with a capacity of 50 megawatts and an energy storage capacity of 100 megawatt-hours in central-eastern Belgium. read more...
Goldwind Shares Under Pressure: EU Commission Investigates Goldwind Over Possible Competition-distorting Subsidies
06 Feb 2026 08:58 | Brussels (Belgium) - The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. The probe is based on indications that the company may have received state subsidies from China that could distort competition in the EU internal market. The case is being handled by the Directorate-General for Competition under reference number FS.100143. read more...
EU Battery Storage: 2025 Another Record Year - Large-Scale Storage Dominates Growth - Expansion Pace Still Insufficient for 2030
29 Jan 2026 09:41 | Brussels (Belgium) - In 2025, new battery storage systems with a total storage capacity of 27.1 GWh were installed in the EU. While this marks yet another record year for the sector, the pace of expansion still needs to accelerate in order to meet flexibility requirements by 2030. Pressure on policymakers and markets is increasing. read more...
EU Weakens Climate Target: EU Agrees on 90-Percent Climate Target For 2040 - Greenpeace And WWF Criticize Watered-Down Measures
06 Nov 2025 09:12 | Brussels (Belgium) / Berlin (Germany) - Just ahead of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, EU environment ministers have reportedly agreed in Brussels, after lengthy and tough negotiations, on a climate target for 2040. read more...
E-Mobility Gaining Momentum Worldwide – Germany Stages a Strong Comeback – Internal Combustion Engines in Decline
01 Aug 2025 09:04 | London (UK)/Brussels (Belgium) – The market for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is picking up speed globally. In the second quarter of 2025, the industry saw year-on-year growth of over 30 percent. The main driver of this growth was China, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of global sales. Europe is also showing strong development – with Germany leading the way. read more...
Nordex Stock Climbs: Nordex Secures Orders from the UK, Belgium, and France at Quarter-End
03 Jul 2025 14:25 | Hamburg, Germany – At the end of June, the Nordex Group announced several new orders totaling 135 megawatts (MW) across three key European markets. read more...
Bnewable Launches in Germany with Storage Solutions for the Industrial Energy Transition
29 Apr 2025 16:17 | Oldenburg, Germany / Brussels, Belgium – The industrial energy transition presents new challenges for companies – while also creating economic opportunities. The Belgian energy scale-up Bnewable is focusing on intelligent storage solutions and digital energy management. The company is now also launching in Germany, with a clear focus on further growth and sustainable solutions. read more...
Expanding Internationally: Deutsche Windtechnik Launches Independent Wind Service in Belgium
27 Mar 2024 09:35 | Bremen, Germany / Hasselt, Belgium - Until now, the wind energy market in Belgium has been dominated by turbine manufacturers in the service and maintenance segment, which has led to a low level of competition. This is set to change with the establishment of a new Deutsche Windtechnik unit in Belgium. read more...
EU Commission Approves IPCEI Hy2Infra Project Wave: Enertrag Receives Green Light For Electrolysis Corridor in Eastern Germany
21 Feb 2024 09:52 | Dauerthal, Germany - The EU Commission has approved the Hy2Infra IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) project wave jointly planned by seven member states under state aid rules. This means that projects within the framework of Hy2Infra can be supported with public funding of up to 6.9 billion euros. read more...
Agreement Signed: DEME And FARIA Cooperate on Offshore Wind Farms in Greece
11 Dec 2023 17:11 | Zwijndrecht, Belgium - Belgian marine engineering specialist DEME and Greek renewable energy developer and independent power producer FARIA Renewables have signed a cooperation agreement to explore the possibilities and joint development of offshore wind farms in Greece. read more...
