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The timeline for executing long-term contracts for offshore wind energy in Massachusetts has been extended, with agreements now expected by the end of 2025. This follows the state’s fourth offshore wind solicitation, which was approved by the Department of Public Utilities in August 2023.
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Seven European transmission system operators (TSOs) have formed the TSO Innovation Alliance to support innovation and coordinate efforts around the energy transition. The founding members are Terna (Italy), RTE (France), Swissgrid (Switzerland), Elia Group (Belgium and Germany), TenneT (Netherlands), Red Eléctrica (Spain), and Amprion (Germany).
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A new standardised approach to quantifying the mechanical limits of subsea cables has been published to help reduce uncertainty around cable performance in the offshore wind industry. Developed by offshore wind companies and the Carbon Trust, the guidelines introduce a performance-based testing method, supported by a ‘safety factor philosophy’ and design methodology aimed at improving confidence in cable design and specification.
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Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has released new guidelines aimed at improving the monitoring of undersea cables, with the goal of increasing the resilience of critical offshore energy infrastructure. Cable monitoring is key to maintaining the reliability of offshore wind and other subsea systems. Traditional inspection methods are often reactive, time-intensive, and costly, and may fail to detect early-stage faults. Persistent cable failure rates indicate that existing approaches are not adequately addressing the issue.
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The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has released three revised dynamic positioning (DP) guidance documents. The first, Recommended Practice for the Operation of Class 1 DP Vessels (IMCA M268), is the industry’s first comprehensive guideline for the safe and efficient operation of DP1 vessels. These vessels are increasingly used in the offshore wind sector.
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The Spanish wind energy sector has welcomed Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 as a positive step for renewable energy development, particularly for simplifying project procedures and supporting grid operation. However, the Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) highlights several unresolved issues and calls for additional measures to ensure legal certainty and accelerate project deployment.
- New EU State Aid rules to support industrial decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing
- Moldova selects five wind projects in first large-scale renewable energy tender
- Global offshore wind capacity reaches 83 GW despite short-term challenges
- WindEurope: Investments in grid resilience are key to preventing blackouts
- Wind sector training pilot builds cross-sector skills in Grangemouth and Aberdeen
- UK Government outlines new Industrial Strategy with focus on clean energy and manufacturing
- UK government, Great British Energy and industry boost offshore wind supply chain investment
- Recycling challenges for carbon fibre in wind turbine blades
- ARESCA seeks wind energy experts to support national standards adoption
- US Senate proposes clean energy tax credit overhaul, phasing out wind and solar support by 2028
- WindEurope calls for reform of German offshore auction system
- Clean Energy States Alliance updates offshore wind tracking tool for the USA
- Guidance published on integrating offshore wind with coastal communities and ecosystems in Spain
- Lithuania relaunches tender for second offshore wind farm
- Poland announces offshore wind auction for December 2025
- Industry outlook softens for wind energy, with North America showing marked decline
- Scottish Government consults on updated offshore wind marine plan
- Policy reforms could unlock clean energy for APAC businesses
- Nova Scotia outlines 40GW offshore wind proposal as part of national energy strategy
- Private sector coalition formed to support COP30 presidency in Brazil
- Spain doubles wind power additions in 2024, led by Castilla y León
- Scotland consults on updated marine plan for offshore wind development
- UK offshore energy workforce faces sharp decline without urgent action, says RGU report
- USA clean power sector adds 7.4 GW in Q1 2025
- MEASNET publishes report on anemometer calibration proficiency test
- Wind Energy Ireland warns urgent action needed to safeguard offshore wind ambitions
- Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam sign agreement to explore cross-border renewable electricity trade
- Wind power gains ground in USA electricity mix in early 2025
- ACP criticises House vote to cut clean energy tax credits
- Floating wind developers scale back as confidence drops amid delays and financial barriers
