EnergyEnergy Policy

Danish Wind Giant Orsted Scales Back Amid Industry Downturn and US Policy Shifts

Denmark’s Orsted, a global leader in offshore wind development, is cutting 25% of its workforce and scaling back ambitions amid industry-wide challenges. The company’s retreat reflects broader pressures including rising construction costs and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration.

Industry Leader Faces Significant Setbacks

Danish renewable energy giant Orsted is implementing dramatic cutbacks, with sources indicating the company will eliminate 2,000 positions over the next two years. According to reports, this represents approximately 25% of the company’s global workforce and signals a major strategic shift for the once-dominant offshore wind developer.

EnergySustainability

Apple Expands Clean Energy Initiatives Across Europe and China

Apple is accelerating its clean energy transition with new renewable projects across Europe and China. The company aims to match 100% of customer device electricity with clean power by 2030 through strategic investments and supplier partnerships.

Apple has announced significant clean energy initiatives across Europe and China as part of its ambitious goal to achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2030. The tech giant revealed plans to match 100% of electricity used by customers to power Apple devices with renewable energy through new wind and solar developments worldwide. This expansion represents a major step in Apple’s comprehensive environmental strategy covering its entire business operations, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle.

Apple’s European Renewable Energy Expansion