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Disinformation and Anti-Wind Energy: The Battle for Whale Protection in the United States
The anti-wind energy movement in the United States relies on whale protection to hinder offshore wind projects, despite the lack of scientific evidence establishing a direct link....
Grid Connection Secured for 1.1 GW Floating Offshore Wind Farm Project in South Korea
Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds have secured a Transmission Service Agreement for their 1.1 GW floating wind project in South Korea, injecting 1,125 MW of clean energy i...
TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces for Two Offshore Wind Projects in the North Sea
TotalEnergies and RWE partner to develop two offshore wind farms in the North Sea, strengthening their position in the German green electricity market and contributing to the energ...
BOEM Approves Construction Plan for Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Projects Near New Jersey
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved the development of two offshore wind farms near New Jersey, with a potential capacity of 2,800 megawatts, marking a new st...
France accelerates offshore wind development with a 10 GW tender
The French government confirms the launch of a tender for 8 to 10 GW of offshore wind by the end of 2024, aiming to reach a total capacity of 18 GW by 2035....
Havfram teams up with Luxcara for Waterkant wind farm in Germany
Havfram signs a contract with Luxcara to transport and install 16 18.5 MW turbines at the Waterkant offshore wind farm in Germany’s North Sea, with commissioning scheduled for spri...
Sweden revises its offshore wind strategy to unblock certain projects
Sweden, despite its considerable offshore wind energy potential, is struggling to structure the development of its projects. The lack of financial support and strategic planning is...
France: Iberdrola inaugurates Saint-Brieuc wind farm
Iberdrola inaugurates its 496 MW offshore wind farm at Saint-Brieuc, boosting Brittany’s energy capacity and contributing to the expansion of offshore wind power in France....
GE Vernova: 360 job cuts in wind power in France
GE Vernova has announced 360 job cuts at its Montoir-de-Bretagne and Nantes sites. This restructuring comes at a difficult time for the offshore wind energy sector, affected by ris...
Friston: EUR 100 million wind power project for 2030
The Friston offshore wind farm project is raising tensions between renewable energy developers and local residents. Residents fear for their environment and biodiversity, calling f...
State aid for offshore wind power in Belgium, a step towards sustainable energy
The European Commission’s approval of a €682 million state aid program for an offshore wind farm in Belgium marks a turning point in the country’s energy transition, promising an a...
Ireland: Strategic Agreement with EIB for Offshore Wind Energy
Ireland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are working together to modernize Irish ports to support the development of offshore wind energy and attract the necessary investment...
U.S. Offshore Wind: Election 2024 May Redefine the Sector
The future of US offshore wind depends on the 2024 election. A Trump victory could put the brakes on current projects, while Democratic continuity would ensure that the 30 GW targe...
Iberdrola secures 791 MW offshore wind project in the United States
Iberdrola, via Avangrid, wins a 791 MW contract for an offshore wind farm in the United States, boosting Massachusetts’ energy supply....
United States: Three 2.9 GW offshore wind farms in New England
Massachusetts and Rhode Island launch three offshore wind projects, representing 2.9 GW of capacity, strengthening their position in renewable energy production....
Vestas completes installation of wind turbines for Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
Vestas completes turbine installation for the Zhong Neng offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan. With 31 V174-9.5 MW wind turbines in operation, the project reaches a ...
United Kingdom: Offshore wind power back on track, but 55 GW target remains unclear
The UK has awarded almost 5 GW of new offshore wind projects, marking a comeback for the sector after a year without contracts. However, the gap to be bridged to reach 55 GW by 203...
CIP completes 300MW Zhong Neng Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan ahead of schedule
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners completes 300 MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan, exceeding schedule and local content targets....
Offshore Wind: United States Validates Tenth Major Project
The USA strengthens its position in offshore wind power with the approval of a tenth large-scale project, targeting 30 gigawatts of capacity by 2030....
EDF Renewables takes position in South Korean offshore wind energy
EDF Renewables acquires West Sea Energy 1 in South Korea, aiming to develop a 1.5 GW offshore wind project and obtain an operating license by 2025....