WindEurope Bulletin
WindEurope Bulletin April 2025
1 April 2025
A word from the CEO
WindEurope Intelligence Platform
Annual Wind Turbine Orders Monitoring – 2024
This report summarises the announced wind turbine orders in Europe last year. It also provides a market analysis of the industry based on the number of orders, capacity ordered, sellers, buyers and other sectorial and technology indicators.
Take a tour of WindEurope’s Intelligence Platform at Copenhagen
Over the course of the Annual Event next week, we will be presenting WindEurope’s latest range of data and intelligence tools at our stand at D-B10 in Hall D.
You can look forward to three days of presentations by members of the team, including the launch of our latest product, All Data by Wind Farm – giving a full overview of wind energy data both planned and installed across Europe. Here is the full schedule of presentations. We hope to see you there!
Industry News
Congratulations to Henrik Andersen and Rasmus Errboe!
Last week, the Board of WindEurope elected Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, to be the new Chair of WindEurope. And they elected Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of Ørsted, as Vice-Chair.
Henrik and Rasmus will lead the wind industry’s engagement with Governments, other stakeholders and wider society in Europe for the next 18 months. They take up their roles at a critical moment for the energy transition in Europe and for Europe’s wider economic security.
Henrik Andersen said: “We are in a defining moment for Europe’s future. We need an industry and an energy source that can deliver home-grown, secure and affordable energy, while strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. Wind energy can contribute to all of this, and now is the time for Europe to bolster its wind industry. The European Commission and member states have set high targets, but this momentum must translate ambition into implementation. I am honoured to serve as Chair of WindEurope in this crucial time for Europe and for wind energy. I look forward to working closely with Vice Chair, Rasmus Errboe, and extend my thanks to the WindEurope members for trusting in me as your Chair for the coming eighteen months.”
Rasmus Errboe said: “I’m honoured to be elected Vice-Chair of WindEurope at a time where wind power is needed more than ever to provide energy security, support Europe’s competitiveness, and mitigate climate change. But the industry is challenged by rising costs, risks and a lack of long-term visibility needed for investment in the supply chain and large infrastructure projects. I will make it top of my agenda to work closely with industry and policymakers across Europe to address these challenges and ensure that wind energy delivers on Europe’s critical needs.”
Members’ Success
Saipem launches Star1, its proprietary technology for floating offshore wind
Saipem, global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, has officially launched Star1, its floating offshore wind technology which was presented at the recent exhibition KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, in Rimini, Italy.
Star1 is a steel semi-submersible floating wind foundation shaped like a “star”— hence the name. It consists of three arms converging at the centre, where the tower is installed. It supports next-generation turbines, including those exceeding 20 MW. Thanks to its geometry and mooring system, Star1 offers remarkable stability in water, significantly minimising the stresses and movements of the turbine and optimising the loads on the mooring lines that anchor it to the seabed.
The technology is ready for the Front-End Engineering Design followed by Detail Design and its industrial-scale deployment. According to the recent assessment of the technology by DNV, Star1 is at an advanced stage of technical maturity and a full-scale prototype testing is not considered necessary to demonstrate bankability. In fact, Saipem has signed a strategic agreement with Divento for the utilisation of Star1 in the 7 Seas Med project in Sicily and the Ichnusa Wind Power project in Sardinia.
Furthermore, Star1 represents a significant step forward in technological innovation applied to the energy transition. This technology is the result of Saipem’s many years of experience in offshore engineering and demonstrates the company’s ability to work on innovative and sustainable solutions for the floating offshore wind market, in Italy and abroad, where Saipem can play a significant role.
With 2,500 MW of foundations built or installed by its own means in over 10 years of work in the offshore wind energy sector, Saipem is today an industry leader in Italy and worldwide. The company has engineering capabilities consolidated over 60 years of experience in EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) projects for the traditional oil & gas energy sector and represents Italian engineering excellence worldwide. It operates a fleet of 17 construction vessels, including vessels dedicated specifically to offshore wind installations, such as the semi-submersible crane ship Saipem 7000, the third largest in the world. Saipem also runs 6 yards in 4 continents for the construction of offshore structures and foundations.
Saipem’s track record in offshore wind encompasses, among others, the installation of the world’s first floating wind farm, the Hywind project for Equinor in Scotland. The company has since completed several major fixed foundation wind farm installation campaigns in challenging environments such as the North Sea (Scotland, UK, France).
In its recently presented Strategic Plan, Saipem declared a target of approximately €50bn of new order acquisitions over the period 2025-2028, of which €3.5bn are expected in the offshore wind sector, equivalent to 7% of the total.
Youwind Unveils a New Chapter with an Expanded Vision for its Grounded Digital Solutions in Wind Energy
Youwind is stepping into a new era of innovation and growth with a refreshed identity that reflects its evolving role in the wind energy sector. The company is consolidating its position as a leader in digital solutions, embracing the future with an expanded portfolio and a fresh new look, more aligned with the current company maturity.
From Start-Up to Industry Leader
After years of pioneering progress in the wind energy industry, Youwind is shifting from its startup roots to a more established and impactful presence. This transformation includes the expansion of their digital platform to include onshore wind, marking an even deeper commitment to pushing the boundaries of the industry and driving sustainable energy solutions forward.
“We are incredibly grateful to WindEurope for the platform they’ve provided over the years in their start-up area,” said CEO Anna Rivera Jové. “But now, we are ready to take the next step. This transition represents our determination to lead the way in efficient, sustainable wind energy deployment, both offshore and onshore. Our new chapter reflects our growth, our expertise gained over more than 15 years and our ongoing dedication to innovation. We are determined to empower and support our users with our innovative approach adapted to meet the unique needs of each client”.
Youwind at WindEurope’s Annual Event: A Sneak Peek Into The Future
From 8-10 April, Youwind will showcase their exciting journey forward at the WindEurope Annual Event at Stand C1-B47. The exhibition will offer a first glimpse into the company’s upcoming changes, including a new era of visuals and the introduction of their new onshore version aimed at empowering companies in different areas of wind farm development.
Industry Recognition and Trusted by Leading Partners
Youwind’s unique combination of inhouse expertise and solid digital solutions has earned the trust of large international wind players like COP, Acciona and Parkwind.
“Youwind has provided valuble insight and capabilities empowering Orkuveitan’s wind development efforts in Iceland since 2024” according to Dr. Viktoría Gísladóttir, Principal Project Manager for Wind Energy at Orkuveitan.
Meet the Team in Copenhagen
For more information, please visit youwindrenewables.com. You can get to know the team behind Youwind personally by booking a meeting with them at the WindEurope Annual Event, or by joining them at their stand party on 9 April, kicking off at 17:00 at stand C1-B47.
Share your successes with us!
Is your brand bringing new, ground-breaking solutions to the wind industry? Have you recently launched a major project in your field? Do you have positive business news to share?
Then make sure to get in touch with us here at WindEurope – we’ll be happy to promote your success story as part of our monthly Bulletin! This is a chance to share your accomplishments with thousands of others from right across the wind energy value chain – a major visibility boost.
Please be aware that this service is only available to members from the categories C3 and above. Publication of stories is on a first come, first served basis.
Get in touch with our Membership team now to send in your news!
Member’s Interview
ABB
This month, we sat down with Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB Electrification and a member of the Executive Committee of ABB Ltd., to discuss his insights into the industry’s evolution, ABB’s role, and how collective action can spur meaningful progress on renewables in Europe and worldwide.
Wind Works for Europe
The European wind supply chain is growing to meet our competitiveness and energy security objectives. The industry is investing over €10bn to build new factories or expand existing sites across Europe. Our video series Wind Works for Europe brings you onsite to learn all about the ongoing expansion.
Each episode features a new investment in the European wind supply chain. From blades to towers. From substations to cables. Industry experts walk us through their manufacturing facilities and explain how they’re helping to power a competitive Europe.
Follow the campaign hashtag #WindWorksForEurope not to miss any new episodes.
Events
WindEurope Annual Event 2025 – See you next week!
15,000+ participants and 550+ companies will be joining us. We hope you can make it too.
The event theme is “Scale-up, Electrify, Deliver” – how wind energy can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, security and autonomy in this new world order. Across 70+ sessions we’ll cover all the issues that matter to our industry right now.
You’ll hear from 350+ speakers, including top policymakers – the EU Energy Commissioner and a dozen Energy Ministers – industry leaders, and 300+ others from academia, consumers, grid operators, banks, NGOs, the military and elsewhere.
And of course remember to visit the busy exhibition, including the Markets Theatre and Powering the Future Stage. Here, and at 40+ social and side events, you’ll be able to meet industry peers, do business, and build new partnerships.
The countdown is almost over. We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen next week!
WindEurope Annual Event 2026 – See you next week!
Europe’s next major wind industry gathering is back in Spain once again next year – at the IFEMA in Madrid from 21-23 April! You can look forward to a wide-ranging conference and exhibition with thousands of attendees and hundreds of companies joining from all over the world for three days.
WindEurope Members get early access to stand bookings at the 2026 event! Exhibition sales are now open – visit the WindEurope booth at D-B10 to land your ideal spot while you can!
Career opportunities at WindEurope
By joining WindEurope, you will be working at the cutting edge of wind energy policy: what we do here positively affects the future of Europe and the wider world as well.
Become a part of our team and see how you can help shape Europe’s energy transition! Check out some testimonials from our team on our careers page – plus a full list of WindEurope benefits. And see our current job opening below:
- EU Policy and Communications Intern (Renewable Hydrogen Coalition)
