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A delegation from the Provincial Government of Jeollanam-do, South Korea, has visited the Port of Bilbao to learn about its initiatives in energy transition, offshore wind, hydrogen and synthetic fuels. The group was welcomed by Andima Ormaetxe, Director of Operations, Commerce and Logistics of the Bilbao Port Authority, who presented projects such as BilbOPS, which will supply renewable shore power to vessels from 2027 with support from the Connecting Europe Facility, the European Investment Bank and the Port Authority.
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Wind energy accounted for 16% of new U.S. generating capacity in the first half of 2025, adding 3.1 GW, according to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data reviewed by the Sun Day Campaign. This was nearly double the contribution from natural gas.
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The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is inviting experts to join its Standards Committee of the Board (SCB), which serves as the consensus body for developing American National Standards (ANS).
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WindEurope data show that Europe added 6.8 GW of new wind capacity in the first half of 2025, including 5.3 GW in the EU. Most of this was onshore wind (89%). Europe’s total installed wind capacity now stands at 291 GW, with 254 GW onshore and 37 GW offshore.
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Ørsted has launched the UK Digital Innovation Challenge in partnership with Digital Catapult and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The initiative seeks to adapt digital technologies from other sectors to improve the efficiency, performance, safety, and sustainability of offshore wind operations.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) have withdrawn or terminated a total of $679 million in funding for twelve offshore wind projects. The decision follows a review of discretionary grant programmes and reflects a shift in priorities toward maritime infrastructure, shipbuilding capacity, and core port improvements.
- Global investment in new renewable energy projects up 10%
- US administration to withdraw approval for Maryland offshore wind project
- Wind and solar generate over one-fifth of U.S. electricity in first half of 2025
- Skilled labour shortage threatens offshore wind expansion in Germany
- USA launches national security investigation into wind turbine imports
- Report highlights rising energy bills and clean energy project cancellations in USA
- USDA changes funding rules for renewable energy projects on farmland
- US Commerce Department expands steel and aluminium tariffs to cover wind turbines
- ARESCA to publish national adoptions of wind energy standards
- US Treasury tightens rules for wind and solar tax credits
- India cancels two offshore wind tenders off Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts
- Massachusetts delays next offshore wind auction amid federal uncertainty
- Constructive launches to support collaboration in energy and climate solutions
- Application window opens for Allocation Round 7 of Contracts for Difference scheme
- European Commission approves French aid scheme for floating offshore wind
- No bids submitted for German offshore wind areas N-10.1 and N-10.2
- Germany publishes roadmap to reduce reliance on Chinese permanent magnets in wind sector
- WindEurope urges urgent investment in ports and vessels to meet offshore wind targets
- US Interior Department updates approach to energy project permitting on federal land
- USA cancels designated offshore wind areas on Outer Continental Shelf
- Renewables set to overtake coal as global electricity demand rises
- US Interior Department outlines new measures on wind energy policy
- New York Power Authority draft plan outlines wind, solar and storage projects
- USDOT to review safety guidance on wind turbines near transport corridors
- UK adjusts auction rules for wind energy in AR7 round
- US wind installations rise in first quarter while turbine orders slow
- Chile joins global offshore wind alliance GOWA
- Germany’s offshore wind sector urges reforms as project pipeline expands
- ARESCA to develop new standards for wind power performance and site calibration
- Spain: Political gridlock halts key wind and renewables reforms
