<description>&lt;p&gt;Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs and reporters Robyn White and Orlando Jenkinson talk about the issues and themes which defined 2025 for them in this special Christmas edition of the Wind Power podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation covered Donald Trump's election in the US and the effect on the country's wind power targets China's runaway ambition on wind technology and build-out and the finances of the major OEMs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also in this episode, the team talks about some of the stories they enjoyed working on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.&lt;/p&gt;

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Christmas special: What were the biggest industry themes in 2025?

Windpower Monthly editor Ian Griggs and reporters Robyn White and Orlando Jenkinson talk about the issues and themes which defined 2025 for them in this special Christmas edition of the Wind Power podcast. The conversation covered Donald Trump's election in the US and the effect on the country's wind power targets China's runaway ambition on wind technology and build-out and the finances of the major OEMs. Also in this episode, the team talks about some of the stories they enjoyed working on. This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we examine the shifting financial landscape for Western turbine manufacturers, and why there appears to be widespread restructuring across the sector. Is this a sign of deeper strain, or a natural shift towards tighter, efficiency focused business models?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also turn to Ukraine, where Russia has targeted wind farms in a series of attacks. With drones increasingly used in conflict zones, what does this mean for the security of renewable energy, and how should developers and investors operating near frontlines reassess risk?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, the team looks at the latest turbulence in European offshore wind auctions. Denmark faces developer pushback and legal threats over revised tender terms, while the Netherlands saw no bids for a 1GW site. Are rising costs and policy uncertainty now outpacing the ability of existing tender designs to attract investment?&lt;/p&gt;

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Western OEMs | Attacks on Ukraine wind farms | Auction turbulence

In this episode, we examine the shifting financial landscape for Western turbine manufacturers, and why there appears to be widespread restructuring across the sector. Is this a sign of deeper strain, or a natural shift towards tighter, efficiency focused business models? We also turn to Ukraine, where Russia has targeted wind farms in a series of attacks. With drones increasingly used in conflict zones, what does this mean for the security of renewable energy, and how should developers and investors operating near frontlines reassess risk? Finally, the team looks at the latest turbulence in European offshore wind auctions. Denmark faces developer pushback and legal threats over revised tender terms, while the Netherlands saw no bids for a 1GW site. Are rising costs and policy uncertainty now outpacing the ability of existing tender designs to attract investment?

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News Review: Western OEMs | Attacks on Ukraine wind farms | Auction turbulence

<description>&lt;p&gt;Community engagement can make or break any wind farm project. In this episode of the Windpower Podcast, we discuss the importance of getting this crucial stage of the development process right and making it fair for all concerned with two industry experts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gaining community support is often an essential step for the future viability of new wind farm, with supportive communities providing strong foundations for a successful project, while resistance from local communities can hold up or even end the prospects for a future site.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;General lessons from positive community enagement include an approach that puts listening first and foremost, being attentive to what the nearby community needs, how they might feel about their "new neighbours" and developing a collaborative approach based on transparency and trust.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;These techniques are highlighted by some of the best specific examples of how community engagement done right can help everyone, from the remote town in Germany that turned its fortunes around with a suspension bridge built with wind industry support, to grassroots activism in Bristol in the UK channeling the funds of a successful wind farm into much needed community projects.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, a rise in disinformation about wind power is increasing distrust of the technology and dismissing the benefits it can bring to local areas. While this is an issue that goes beyond the wind industry, sometimes it can best be addressed by highlighting the living proof of the benefits brought to communities already hosting successful wind farms.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was produced by Inga Marsden and Jude Owen.&lt;/p&gt;

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Why community support is vital for wind power's future

Community engagement can make or break any wind farm project. In this episode of the Windpower Podcast, we discuss the importance of getting this crucial stage of the development process right and making it fair for all concerned with two industry experts.&nbsp; Gaining community support is often an essential step for the future viability of new wind farm, with supportive communities providing strong foundations for a successful project, while resistance from local communities can hold up or even end the prospects for a future site.&nbsp; General lessons from positive community enagement include an approach that puts listening first and foremost, being attentive to what the nearby community needs, how they might feel about their "new neighbours" and developing a collaborative approach based on transparency and trust.&nbsp; These techniques are highlighted by some of the best specific examples of how community engagement done right can help everyone, from the remote town in Germany that turned its fortunes around with a suspension bridge built with wind industry support, to grassroots activism in Bristol in the UK channeling the funds of a successful wind farm into much needed community projects.&nbsp; Meanwhile, a rise in disinformation about wind power is increasing distrust of the technology and dismissing the benefits it can bring to local areas. While this is an issue that goes beyond the wind industry, sometimes it can best be addressed by highlighting the living proof of the benefits brought to communities already hosting successful wind farms.&nbsp;&nbsp; This episode was produced by Inga Marsden and Jude Owen.

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<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly's senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellists, Sorcha Versteeg and Shashi Barla.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This time on the News Review, we take a closer look at some of the major new turbine announcements coming out of the world’s primary wind energy power – China – and discuss how the country’s massive installation targets are helping shape its domestic wind industry.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile in Europe, a growing number of violent attacks against wind power projects have occurred. Is the spread of disinformation about renewable energy to blame?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, we take a look at the contrasting fortunes of offshore wind factory projects&amp;nbsp;in Europe, with Vestas and Siemens Gamesa halting work on planned offshore turbine plants while other companies push forward.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was produced by Jude Owen and Inga Marsden.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Windpower Monthly is now on Bluesky – follow us at &lt;a href="https://bsky.app/profile/windpowermonthly.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;@windpowermonthly.bsky.social&lt;/a&gt; for all the latest updates.&lt;/p&gt;

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How viable are the new mega-turbine designs coming from China? How dangerous is misinformation for wind power? What is causing recent factory halts in Europe? 

Welcome to the Wind Power News Review – hosted by Windpower Monthly's senior reporter, Robyn White, and Windpower Monthly's reporter, Orlando Jenkinson – along with our regular panellists, Sorcha Versteeg and Shashi Barla.&nbsp;This time on the News Review, we take a closer look at some of the major new turbine announcements coming out of the world’s primary wind energy power – China – and discuss how the country’s massive installation targets are helping shape its domestic wind industry.&nbsp;Meanwhile in Europe, a growing number of violent attacks against wind power projects have occurred. Is the spread of disinformation about renewable energy to blame?&nbsp;Finally, we take a look at the contrasting fortunes of offshore wind factory projects&nbsp;in Europe, with Vestas and Siemens Gamesa halting work on planned offshore turbine plants while other companies push forward.&nbsp;This episode was produced by Jude Owen and Inga Marsden.Windpower Monthly is now on Bluesky – follow us at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/windpowermonthly.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@windpowermonthly.bsky.social</a> for all the latest updates.

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News review: China's new designs | Arson attacks | Offshore factories 

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this sponsored edition of the Wind Power podcast, as part of China Wind Power 2025, Kai Wu, vice president of Goldwind and chairman of Goldwind International, discusses the company’s response to China’s new market environment and what it means for global developers and investors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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In this sponsored edition of the Wind Power podcast, as part of China Wind Power 2025, Kai Wu, vice president of Goldwind and chairman of Goldwind International, discusses the company’s response to China’s new market environment and what it means for global developers and investors. 

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