Kenya joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance as first African member
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The Republic of Kenya has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), becoming the first African country to become part of the initiative. Kenya already generates nearly 90% of its electricity from renewable sources and is seeking to expand its offshore wind potential.
North Sea hydrogen storage could provide UK seasonal energy capacity, study finds
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The UK could store sufficient green hydrogen in depleted North Sea oil and gas fields to meet projected electricity demand for up to seven years, according to new research. Geologists and engineers from the Durham Energy Institute at the University of Durham modelled hydrogen storage scenarios against half-hourly data on electricity generation and demand, using both historical records and future system simulations.
Netherlands increases financial support for two new North Sea wind farms
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The Dutch government is increasing financial support for two new offshore wind farms in the North Sea. By raising the maximum tender prices for IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A and Gamma-B, the cabinet expects sufficient market interest to enable the development of 2 GW of new wind capacity. Both sites will be brought to market through subsidy tenders in November, with commissioning expected around 2032.
US appeals court dismisses US administration challenge over wind permitting freeze
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The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has dismissed the Trump administration’s appeal in a case concerning a federal pause on wind energy permitting, leaving in place a lower court ruling that vacated the policy. The dispute stems from a presidential memorandum issued on 20 January, which directed federal agencies to pause approvals for wind energy projects pending review. Following the directive, agencies halted permitting and approval activities for wind developments.
Acoustiscan system enables early detection of electrical faults in offshore wind equipment
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Omexom in Germany and Austrian company Seven Bel have developed Acoustiscan, a system designed to detect partial discharges in high- and medium-voltage components before damage occurs. Partial discharges are considered early indicators of insulation deterioration in medium- and high-voltage systems. The technology, which has been adapted specifically for offshore installations, is intended to help prevent unplanned outages, improve maintenance planning and reduce repair costs.
European offshore wind supported 180,000 jobs in 2025, study finds
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A new analysis by Menon Economics and TGS | 4C Offshore estimates that the construction and operation of offshore wind farms supported around 180,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across Europe in 2025. Of the roughly 180,000 FTEs, around 55,000 were employed by companies supplying goods and services directly to offshore wind projects, while a further 125,000 jobs were supported through the wider supply chain. This means that each direct job supported around two additional jobs elsewhere in the supply chain.
Siemens Energy and NSORe to deliver 2 GW offshore converter platform for 50Hertz
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Siemens Energy and Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables (NSORe) have been awarded a contract by 50Hertz to deliver a new grid connection system for offshore wind farms in the North Sea. The connection, known as North Sea Connector 2, will enable up to 2 GW of offshore wind capacity to be transmitted to shore.
Iberdrola launches green bond issue to support grid investments and renewable energy projects
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Iberdrola has completed a European senior green bond issue with four-year and 10-year maturities. The proceeds will be used to finance grid investments in the main countries where the company operates and to selectively refinance renewable energy projects, in line with its strategic plan.
Venterra launches V-Data platform for offshore wind metocean data
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Venterra Group has launched V-Data, a cloud-based platform that provides offshore wind project teams with direct, real-time access to metocean measurement data. V-Data was developed by Partrac, Venterra’s metocean and seabed consultancy company.
RES launches Smart Pilot for automated blade inspection
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RES’ Digital Solutions business has launched Smart Pilot, a data capture software designed to support wind blade inspections during a single turbine stop. Traditionally, blade inspections required a turbine to be stopped three times to position each blade individually, with a separate drone flight for each. Smart Pilot reduces this process to a single automated stop.
- European Energy signs balancing agreement for Måde hybrid park with Twig Energy
- Encomara floating wind SQUID system receives ABS product design assessment
- UK and Japan target 5.9 GW of floating offshore wind development
- SunZia wind project set to become largest operating wind farm in USA
- SeaRenergy restructures management team
- Crown Estate to relaunch tender for 1.5 GW Morgan offshore wind site after lease return
- Germany advances offshore wind reform plans under Federal Council resolution
- France prepares AO10 offshore wind tender under 10 GW programme
- Shell considers offshore wind asset sale as strategy shifts back towards fossil fuels
- Marine Power Systems wins 2026 Xiongan International Green Energy Technology Award
- Ocean Winds installs first turbine at 500 MW Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm
- Sif COO Pepijn Timmermans steps down from Executive Board
- TGS | 4C report points to improving long-term outlook for offshore wind despite near-term challenges
- European Energy extends wind farm asset management agreement with Enea Nowa Energia in Poland
- US renewable groups sue Department of Defense over wind project review freeze
- Cadeler completes turbine installation at RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm
- Skills Energy Professionals programme concludes with successful training of 24 young professionals
- RWE investigates cause of offshore wind turbine component incident
- Ming Yang Smart Energy and AG Energy to develop 187 MW Gogni wind farm in Georgia
- CIP and Fecon propose 1 GW Laos wind project to supply power to Vietnam
- Inch Cape offshore wind farm completes installation of 54 monopile foundations
- Vestas opens V236-15.0 MW offshore blade finish lines in Taranto
- Henrik Hansen appointed CEO of New Power Partners
- FairWind acquires US rope access company Rope Partner
- WindEnergy trend:index shows weaker sentiment across global wind markets
- Hitachi Energy launches AxoniQ MTDC solutions for multi-terminal DC grids
- US court overturns IRS restrictions on clean energy tax credits
- Nordex secures 100 MW wind turbine order in Eastern Europe
- Vestas secures 112 MW of wind turbine orders in France
- More than 9 GW of offshore wind capacity added worldwide in 2025
