Energy Insiders - a RenewEconomy Podcast The future of wind energy
Nov 7, 2025
Jan Daniel Kaemmer, Vice President of Sales at Vestas for Australia, dives into the exciting future of wind energy. He highlights key challenges like project delays and rising costs, while comparing Australia's landscape to international markets. Jan expresses optimism about reaching financial investment decisions by 2026, emphasizing the critical role of wind in transitioning away from coal. He also discusses the need for local manufacturing and shares insights into innovative turbine designs, promising a bright outlook for Australia’s wind sector.
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Vestas Stays Committed Amid Headwinds
- Vestas remains fully committed to onshore and offshore wind despite global headwinds and political risk.
- Their global presence across 88+ countries helps them weather local market ups and downs.
Permitting Bottlenecks Are The Main Barrier
- Australia is a top market for Vestas but suffers from lumpy, stop-start development and slow permitting.
- Faster permitting and steadier project flow are critical to capture Australia's large opportunity.
Local Construction Drives Wind Cost Rises
- Turbine component costs have eased with lower steel prices, but local installation and balance-of-plant costs remain high.
- Domestic transport, cranes and civil/electrical works drive much of the recent cost increases.