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Windpower Monthly took to the conference floor to ask delegates what they have learned so far from attending WindEnergy Hamburg 2026.

Delegates, including GWEC policy analyst Joyce Lee, talked about fostering a spirit of collaboration between global regions, the need to see more women represented on conference panels and the sheer number of firms involved in the construction of wind projects.

The interviewees also spoke about their personal motivations for joining the wind industry and what it means to them.

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden, Hannah Holt and Giorgiana Mamuzelos.

Windpower Monthly is the official podcast partner of the WindEnergy Hamburg conference.

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In a special episode of the Wind Power podcast ahead of next week’s WindEnergy Hamburg conference, Bärbel Heidebroek, president of German wind energy association BWE, analyses government proposals to reform its onshore and offshore wind sectors.

Heidebroek discussed controversial proposals to alleviate grid bottlenecks by cutting curtailment compensation for onshore wind developers and imposing power limits for turbines and warned they could jeopardise the country’s energy independence.

She also talked about planned reforms to auction design for offshore wind projects and gave her views on the recent electoral success of the far right AfD party in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.

This episode was produced by Jude Owen and Czarina Deen.

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Jonathan Cole, chief executive of new offshore wind technology company Neretek, talks to the Wind Power podcast about its BC90 foundation technology and the potential for “other deepwater” offshore wind to bridge the gap between fixed-bottom and floating projects.

Cole discusses the UK’s new deepwater auction category, whether the BC90 can compete with floating wind on cost and the opportunities for the technology in other markets.

He also reflects on the challenges facing the wider offshore wind industry.

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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Eize de Vries, Windpower Monthly’s technology and market trends correspondent, explores the different approaches of Chinese and Western turbine manufacturers to scaling and takes a view on how floating wind can become a commercial reality.

De Vries gives his opinion on what sort of mindset turbine firm bosses need to adopt to be commercially viable and discusses whether the turbine firms which are enjoying large order intakes today will be the same firms which are successful in the next decade

This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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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 panellist, Shashi Barla.
This time on the News Review, we examine the latest prospects for the US wind industry, where states are pushing back against a hostile federal government’s attacks on wind power while popular renewable energy tax credits expire.
Next, we discuss Sweden’s rejection of 11 offshore wind farms over security concerns as it refocuses on greater state involvement and plans for future auctions.
Moving back to the US, we examine the fallout after blade manufacturer TPI Composites completes its bankruptcy restructuring, and review what might be learned from its recent difficulties.
Finally, we take a look at two collisions reported in ports servicing offshore wind projects in Denmark and the UK, and discuss how the industry can centre safety in so-called “edge” environments.
This episode was produced by Inga Marsden.

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