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1. Electricity costs and green energy:

Production costs for renewable energies such as solar and wind power are steadily falling and are now cheaper than fossil fuels, even under less than ideal conditions.

2. Qualification for the energy transition:

A study by the Bertelsmann Foundation highlights that traditional vocational training is not sufficiently prepared for the requirements of the energy transition, especially when it comes to installing photovoltaic and wind power systems.

3. Wind energy worldwide:

• RWE is seeing increasing profits from renewable energy thanks to better wind conditions and new projects.
• The UK plans to connect 4.5 GW of floating offshore wind to the grid.
• Various companies and regions around the world are increasingly focusing on expanding offshore wind projects, including auctions and new development projects in the US, Brazil and New Zealand.
• In Germany, there is low participation in offshore wind tenders, which is seen as a warning signal.

4. Investments and developments:

• Major investments and financing for wind projects are taking place globally, such as in Estonia, Portugal and the US.
• Companies such as Siemens Gamesa and Vestas are expanding their wind turbine production and securing new orders.
• The US government raises $93 million from an offshore wind auction.

5. Challenges and debates:

• There are ongoing debates in the US about regulations for wind turbines, especially in rural areas.
• Concerns about the environmental impact of new wind projects are being raised in various regions.
• Some wind projects are facing technical problems and delays, such as in Australia and the US.