Wind power has set new records every year, and global installed capacity is about to exceed 1,5 million megawatts. While the initial momentum came mainly from Europe, China, India and Brazil have more recently become driving forces. The global wind industry has grown into a pillar of the global economy, with excellent prospects ahead.

Policy remains a determining factor in the success or failure of wind power. This September, the industry will gather at WindEnergy Hamburg to showcase its latest achievements and technological advancements, and to discuss how to advance wind power through international collaboration. Hamburg has become the global hub for the industry. Claus-Ulrich Selbach, Vice President of Hamburg Messe, will explain the role of the fair, the expected participants, and the targeted outcomes.

Greece is a nation defined by its 6000 islands – 124 of them inhabited. Its unique geography pairs naturally with an abundance of renewable energy, which already supplies nearly half of the country’s electricity.

My guest is Victoria Kerner, CEO of WRE, a leading renewable energy developer. We discuss Greece’s long history with wind power, its potential to become a 100 % renewable energy nation, the special opportunities this transition offers, and the challenges still to overcome on the way.

Shipping is the backbone of global trade – yet the industry remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, making it a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has acknowledged the urgency, the transformation to renewable energy based transportation is still in its early stages.

In this episode, we talk to Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA). Together, we explore:

* The current state of global shipping and its environmental impact
* The historic and modern role of wind-powered vessels
* Innovative concepts for the industry – from renewable fuels to wind-assisted propulsion
* Key barriers, economic opportunities, and the global policy landscape