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The Spanish wind sector has welcomed the approval of Royal Decree-Law 7/26 by Parliament. The legislation introduces measures aimed at strengthening legal certainty for renewable energy investments. It addresses delays in project development by allowing administrative timelines to be paused during legal proceedings, reducing the risk of projects missing regulatory milestones. Repowering of wind farms is also supported under the new framework.
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The Crown Estate has begun early market engagement for Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6, ahead of a planned launch in the first half of 2027. The new leasing round could accommodate around 6 GW or more of offshore wind capacity. Development is expected to focus mainly on areas off the North East of England, in water depths suitable for fixed-bottom wind, subject to stakeholder engagement and alignment with the National Energy System Operator’s system planning.
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The latest Global Market Overview report from TGS | 4C indicates that 2026 is set to be a busy year for offshore wind, driven by record offtake contract awards, large construction pipelines, impending investment decisions, and targets for 2030. Globally, the forecast for installed offshore wind capacity in 2030 has been revised down by 17% year on year, with capacity outside China reduced from 145 GW to 120 GW. Forecasts for 2040 have also been lowered, reflecting a longer-term downward adjustment for the industry.
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Sif has been granted ‘Strategic Project’ status for its offshore wind foundation production by the European Commission and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that wind energy, alongside solar and battery storage, continues to lead growth in the USA power sector. In January 2026, electricity generation from wind increased by 1.9% compared with the same month a year earlier, contributing to a wider expansion of renewable energy output. Combined renewable generation, including wind, solar, hydropower and biomass, rose by 11.5% year-on-year and accounted for 25.1% of total USA electricity supply.
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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Hugo Bouvy, Managing Director of Deme Offshore Energy, as its new President. He succeeds Luca Gentili, Head of Asset, Fabrication and Project Services at Saipem, following the completion of his two-year term.
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