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The Trump administration cancels federal offshore wind zones, threatening 77,000 jobs and $12bn in annual investments in a sector currently employing 120,000 people.
The renewable division of Energias de Portugal (EDP) reported a sharp decline in first-half net profit due to a marked reduction in gains from asset sales, while electricity production and revenue increased.

The US wind market accelerates in Q1 despite falling turbine orders

The US wind sector saw marked progress in the first quarter, but regulatory uncertainty slowed turbine orders, creating medium-term challenges for the industry.
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VALEMO, the French energy maintenance company, will lead the remote supervision of the Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind farm, bringing its expertise to the ongoing management of marine electricity production infrastructure and equipment.
Opdenergy acquires thirteen new wind farms in Spain for a total capacity of 440 MW, strengthening its international presence and portfolio through a major asset transfer operation in the sector.

Sonnenberg V: major partnership for a 235 MW wind project in Saxony-Anhalt

The Sonnenberg V project marks a new milestone with the signing of a cooperation agreement between ENERTRAG and EBERT for the renewal and expansion of a 235 MW wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt. —
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OX2 acquires a 34-turbine wind project in the Dalarna region, representing 14% of the county’s electricity consumption, marking a step forward in its commercial collaborations with Eolus and Dala Vind.
Nordex Group records a significant jump in profitability and order intake, reaching EUR 2.3 bn in the second quarter of 2025, confirming its financial trajectory with a positive free cash flow.

ENERCON receives €3.7 mn public support to accelerate wind turbine production in Aurich

German manufacturer ENERCON is investing up to €30 mn in expanding its Aurich site, with public financial backing to boost the ramp-up of its new turbines designed for the onshore wind market.
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The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 450 megawatts, comes online off the coast of Scotland, mobilising GBP200 mn ($259 mn) in public and private investment for the region.
The British government is increasing by 11% the guaranteed price for offshore wind electricity to support projects facing inflation and supply chain constraints.

DP Energy launches a 1,400 MW wind project in Queensland with integrated storage

DP Energy plans to build a 1,400 MW wind farm near Julia Creek, supported by an energy storage system, enhancing industrial momentum and supply prospects in northern Queensland.
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Equinor announces a significant impairment on its offshore wind project Empire Wind, due to regulatory changes and tariffs, affecting its quarterly results.
Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3 (SEPCO3) has signed an EPC contract for the construction of the 700 MW Yanbu wind energy project under Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program.

China unveils 17 MW floating wind turbine prototype

The 17 MW floating wind turbine prototype, the most powerful in the world, was launched in China, marking a significant advancement in offshore turbine manufacturing and supporting the development of deep-sea offshore wind power.
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RWE has inaugurated the Mondonuovo wind farm in Italy, a 53.1 MW facility capable of powering 55,000 Italian households. This project marks a key milestone in the development of renewable energy in Italy.
Swiss company Wysenergy has secured public funding for its first wind project in France, located in the municipality of Faux-Fresnay and selected under the PPE2 tender scheme.

OVO launches new subsidiary dedicated to onshore wind farm repowering in the United Kingdom

Energy supplier OVO plans to invest several hundred million pounds in the renovation of British wind farms, aiming to increase national capacity and accelerate the country’s energy transition.
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Danish group Cadeler has taken early delivery of the Wind Keeper, its eighth vessel, now tied to a three-year contract with Vestas worth a firm EUR210m ($228m), including additional options.
bp has announced the sale of its US onshore wind operations to LS Power, strengthening the American group’s 21GW portfolio and continuing its global asset divestment strategy.
The European Investment Bank grants EWE AG historic €450mn financing for the installation of 2,600 km of underground power lines and the upgrade of over 1,100 substations in Lower Saxony.
Japan’s Ministry of Industry and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launch a strategic partnership to develop local offshore wind supply chains and strengthen the country's industrial competitiveness in this energy sector.

Energiekontor launches new investment in Nartum wind farm in Lower Saxony

Energiekontor AG confirms financial close for the Nartum wind farm, adding 23 megawatts to its owned portfolio and starting the construction phase in the Rotenburg district, Lower Saxony.
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Airloom Energy begins construction of a pilot site in Wyoming to test an innovative turbine aimed at enhancing American energy security in the face of anticipated growth in electricity demand.
ACCIONA Energía transfers the San Juan de Marcona wind farm to Luz del Sur S.A.A., a major player in Peru's energy sector, for up to USD 253 million, pending necessary regulatory approvals.

Encavis acquires two German wind farms totalling 59 MW from Energiequelle

German operator Encavis AG strengthens its portfolio by acquiring two wind farms in Lower Saxony and Saxony, totalling 59 MW, in a transaction with Energiequelle GmbH, thereby expanding its renewable energy assets.
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Ocergy officially launches an industrial project aiming to install by 2028 a new-generation floating wind turbine of over 15 MW, in partnership with EnBW, Kyuden Mirai, and TEPCO Renewable Power.
France officially commissions its first floating wind farm, consisting of three turbines with a combined capacity of 25 megawatts, introducing strategic technology in the Mediterranean, vital for national energy goals.

France: Petit Doré wind farm delivers its first Breton megawatt-hours

Inaugurated on 20 June, the five-turbine plant of wpd onshore France feeds 18 MW into the grid and unlocks new tax revenue for four Côtes-d’Armor municipalities.
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Statkraft refocuses investments on flexible Nordic hydropower and reduces commitments in offshore wind and hydrogen to lower operating costs, amid an uncertain economic environment and pressured profitability.
Suzlon Group receives third consecutive order from AMPIN Energy Transition to supply 170.1 MW of wind turbines for a project in India's Andhra Pradesh state, strengthening their strategic industrial partnership.

Scotland approves major 1GW floating wind project off Aberdeenshire coast

The Muir Mhòr floating wind project secures Aberdeenshire's onshore consent, paving the way for the potential production of one gigawatt of electricity, enough to power up to 1.2 million British homes by the early 2030s.
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Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.
TotalEnergies has been awarded a concession in the North Sea enabling the development of a 1GW offshore wind project, reinforcing its strategic presence in Germany.

Global Offshore Wind Capacity: 85 GW Achieved, 100 GW Targeted by 2026

With an annual increase of 14%, global offshore wind capacity now reaches 85.2 gigawatts, driven mainly by China, the United Kingdom, and Germany, while another 27.3 gigawatts are currently under construction.
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Seabed exploration begins in Jammerland Bay to validate the placement of sixteen turbines and the cable corridor, the first tangible step before construction of the project led by TotalEnergies and European Energy.
RWE and Østermark Entreprenørforretning celebrate advanced construction of the operational building for Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, promising up to 60 permanent local jobs by 2026.

RWE and Amazon sign strategic agreement for energy and digital innovation

RWE and Amazon Web Services enter a strategic collaboration to supply renewable energy for data centres and accelerate digital capabilities within the global energy sector.
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SSE Renewables inaugurated its first wind farm in Southern Europe in Chaintrix-Bierges and Vélye, with eight Siemens Gamesa turbines and an investment exceeding €30mn ($32.3mn).
The Astenn Avel consortium, led by Elicio and Q ENERGY, brings in VALOREM to bid for the 500 MW floating wind project planned off the coast of Southern Brittany.