Siemens Energy wind turbine troubles lead to investor panic, industry scrutiny
- Siemens Energy's wind turbine division has deeper-than-expected problems that could cost over a billion euros to fix.
- Shares in Siemens Energy and other wind companies fell sharply due to the news.
- The wind industry grew rapidly but faces supply chain issues, project delays, financing challenges, and competition.
- Wind and solar power reached a record 12% of global power generation in 2020, surpassing nuclear energy.
- The problems at Siemens Energy have shaken confidence in the wind industry and led to scrutiny of wind energy overall.