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Eurus Energy begins expansion of Odanosawa I & II wind farms in Japan

Eurus Energy begins rebuilding the Odanosawa wind farms with 4.3 MW Siemens Gamesa turbines, aiming for commissioning in 2027 to optimize energy production.

Vattenfall halts wind farm project in Sweden due to uncertain connection

Faced with a lack of clarity over grid connection, Vattenfall suspends development of its Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, underlining the growing challenges facing the sector in Sweden.

TotalEnergies: OCG-Wind pilot project installed in the North Sea

TotalEnergies begins installation of the OCG-Wind wind farm in the North Sea, integrating renewable energy into the supply of offshore gas facilities.
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South Korea: environmental approval for 1.1 GW floating wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds secure the environmental impact assessment for a 1.1 GW floating wind project in South Korea, facilitating the construction phase and strengthening the country's offshore market.

EnBW completes installation of 64 foundations for He Dreiht offshore wind farm

EnBW completes installation of the 64 foundations for the He Dreiht wind farm, marking a major step forward in this 960 MW project in the North Sea, planned to power 1.1 million homes by the end of 2025.

Alternus and Hover finalize three new wind microgrid contracts

Alternus Clean Energy and Hover Energy sign three new contracts for wind microgrids in Hawaii, increasing installed capacity to 1 MW for an annual production of 1.3 GWh.
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Scala Data Centers and Serena sign partnership agreement for 393 MW

Scala Data Centers and Serena announce an agreement to supply 393 MW of wind power from 2025, aimed at meeting the growing needs of hyperscale data centers.

AlphaReal completes 13.5 MW wind farm on former site in Scotland

AlphaReal has completed construction of a 13.5 MW wind farm on a former landfill site in Rigmuir, Scotland, strengthening its portfolio of renewable assets.

Energiekontor obtains permits for three wind farms in Lower Saxony

Energiekontor AG has strengthened its portfolio with the award of three building permits for wind power projects in Germany, totalling 116 MW in capacity, with construction due to start shortly.
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Denmark invests 13 billion euros to boost offshore wind power

Denmark is allocating 13 billion euros to expand its offshore wind farm, aiming for an additional 10 GW of capacity by 2040, while reinforcing its energy autonomy and diversifying its energy sources.

Equinor abandons wind power projects in Vietnam, closes Hanoi office

Norwegian energy giant Equinor is pulling the plug on its offshore wind projects in Vietnam, citing regulatory delays and a strategic reassessment, which could put the brakes on energy ambitions in this fast-growing market.

Global offshore wind power on course for 520 GW by 2040, with Europe in the lead

The offshore wind sector is on course to exceed 520 GW of installed capacity by 2040, despite logistical challenges, with a strong concentration in Europe thanks to floating wind.
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Masdar, Infinity Power and EETC sign contract for 200 MW wind project in Egypt

Masdar and Infinity Power sign a PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to build a 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, consolidating Egypt's energy supply.

AlphaReal completes 13.5 MW wind farm on former site in Scotland

AlphaReal has completed construction of a 13.5 MW wind farm on a former landfill site in Rigmuir, Scotland, strengthening its portfolio of renewable assets.

BOEM: consultation for wind power development in the Central Atlantic

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is initiating a public consultation to identify new offshore wind development zones in the Central Atlantic, reinforcing the goal of 30 GW by 2030.
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Shanghai Electric introduces two SOV vessels for the Asian offshore wind market

Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group takes delivery of Asia's first Offshore Service Vessels (OSVs), optimizing deep-sea maintenance operations.

SPIE strengthens its presence in offshore wind energy with two new contracts

SPIE, through its subsidiary Correll, signs two framework contracts with Vattenfall for the maintenance of high-voltage submarine cables for its offshore wind farms in Europe, confirming its key role in energy infrastructure.

BOEM grants Maine an offshore wind research concession

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has awarded Maine a floating wind research concession, covering nearly 15,000 acres offshore.
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Boralex closes $95 million financing for Témiscouata II wind farm

Boralex secures $95 million for Témiscouata II, a strategic wind farm in Québec, thanks to a financing package developed by Desjardins that includes ESG criteria.

Sumitomo invests in EEW to boost monopile production in Europe

Sumitomo Corporation joins forces with EEW to secure the supply of monopiles, meeting the growing demand for offshore wind power in Europe.