Trump’s Wind Energy Ban Overturned
A U.S. federal judge on December 8, 2025, struck down President Trump’s executive order banning new wind projects on federal lands and waters, ruling it “arbitrary and capricious.”[1] The decision supports states like New York and Massachusetts in advancing offshore wind farms to meet renewable energy goals.[1]
EU Renewables Hit 49.3% of Electricity in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, renewable energy sources accounted for 49.3% of net electricity generated in the EU, up 3.8% from 47.5% in Q3 2024.[5] The increase was driven mainly by solar (38.3%), wind (30.7%), and hydro (23.3%), with the largest gains in Estonia, Latvia, and Austria.[5]
EU Plans Grid Upgrades to Boost Renewables
The European Union proposed legal changes to speed up cross-border energy infrastructure, tackling grid bottlenecks that could waste 310 TWh of renewable power by 2040.[1] The plans exempt small-scale renewable and storage projects from environmental permits and are backed by a €1.2 trillion investment.[1]
U.S. Energy Storage Industry Surpasses 2025 Goals
The U.S. battery storage sector exceeded its 2025 targets, with over 40 GW installed and accounting for nearly half of new renewable capacity in Q3.[1] This growth supports solar and wind integration despite federal policy changes.[1]
BayWa RE Gets Nod for 250-MW Swedish Solar Giant
BayWa r.e. received approval for a massive 250 MW solar project in Sweden, marking a significant expansion in Nordic renewable capacity.[10] The project advances Sweden’s clean energy goals amid rising European solar demand.