European wind manufacturers are calling for tighter EU rules on Chinese wind suppliers, warning dependence on foreign clean-energy technology could raise cybersecurity risks.

Solar and storage continue to scale faster than expected, combustion engine vehicle sales keep falling, and coal generation declines even as new plants are still being built worldwide.

The UK government plans reforms to speed up approval of major energy projects, including offshore wind farms, power plants and electricity grid infrastructure.

Italy is urging the EU to relax energy spending rules as Middle East tensions push prices higher, while the government also moves forward with plans to restart nuclear power production.

Wind and solar overtook coal in more countries during 2025, Germany’s battery storage market continues to surge, and falling battery costs are accelerating the rise of 24/7 renewable power systems.

Türkiye plans its first offshore wind tender and targets 5GW of capacity by 2035, as the country expands renewable electricity generation and strengthens energy security through major grid investment.