Sri Lanka Advances Mannar Wind Farm Amid Tamil Objections; Global Wind Power Additions Projected to Decline
Sri Lanka is advancing the Mannar wind farm project despite opposition from Tamil communities, while global wind power additions are projected to decline by 6% in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie. Concurrently, various international developments include an extended offshore wind partnership in Vietnam and the exploration of flying wind farms in China. A McKinsey report highlights a 9% rise in global emissions since 2015, emphasizing the slow energy transition and underscoring the potential of solar and storage technologies.
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Sri Lanka is proceeding with the Mannar wind farm despite objections from Tamil communities. In Vietnam, Fugro and PTSC G&S have extended their offshore wind partnership by two years. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is developing a new floating substation in South Korea.
In China, there are discussions on the potential of flying wind farms for energy generation. Azerbaijan's Envision has completed a 240MW wind project. A McKinsey report indicates a 9% rise in global emissions since 2015, citing slow energy transition, with solar and storage being key growth drivers while offshore wind and hydrogen pipelines lag behind 2030 targets. Wood Mackenzie forecasts a 6% decline in global wind energy additions for 2026, estimating a total of 160 GW.
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