MEAG sells minority stakes in Texas wind farms to Ardian
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MEAG has sold its minority interests in the Horse Creek and Electra onshore wind farms in Texas to Ardian, which was already a long-term partner in the assets. The two operational wind farms have a combined capacity of 460 MW and have been in operation since 2016.
Draft Ninth Power Plan prioritises renewables and storage in Northwest USA
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The draft Ninth Power Plan for the Pacific Northwest proposes adding 9,000 MW of renewable energy capacity and 5,000 MW of storage between 2027 and 2032 to meet growing electricity demand. The proposed resource portfolio also includes 1,060 average-megawatts (aMW) of energy efficiency, 2,100 MW of natural gas, 590 MW of demand response and 220 MW of voltage regulation. The proposed portfolio would add more than 11,000 MW of new generation capacity in total, alongside storage and efficiency measures.
Baltic Shipping adds two wind-assisted vessels
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Baltic Shipping Company has added two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, to its fleet. The two 3,550 DWT coasters are equipped with two Econowind VentoFoils and battery systems, with the wind-assisted propulsion system expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12%.
Nordr Energi to extend use of Vind AI platform
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Nordr Energi plans to expand its use of the Vind AI platform beyond offshore wind to model projects combining renewable energy generation with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company will use the platform for offshore and onshore renewable energy projects, as well as standalone BESS applications.
WAB calls for changes to German offshore wind tender system
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The German offshore wind industry association WAB has welcomed the draft amendment to the Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) as a basis for reforming the offshore wind tender system. The association has submitted its position as part of the consultation process with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. WAB supports several elements of the draft, including retaining the target of at least 70 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045, a more flexible tendering approach and improvements to grid integration and administrative procedures. However, it considers further changes necessary to ensure that awarded projects can secure financing and reach construction.
US wind market shifts towards near-term project delivery
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The US wind market is entering a critical period as developers accelerate construction ahead of the phase-out of production and investment tax credits. At the same time, the early-stage project pipeline is weakening as developers face greater permitting, supply chain and policy uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie’s US Wind Energy Monitor Q2 2026. The near-term outlook has improved, with Wood Mackenzie increasing its five-year forecast for new greenfield wind capacity by 5% compared with the previous quarter. Annual additions are expected to peak in 2027, supported by offshore wind. However, this growth is unlikely to continue at the same pace as developers focus on advancing existing projects rather than developing new ones.
Arenko to optimise Ørsted’s 300 MW battery storage project
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Arenko has been selected to deploy its Nimbus optimisation, asset management and trading platform at Ørsted’s 300 MW/600 MWh Iceni battery energy storage project in the UK. The project will be co-located with the 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm and is scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of 2027.
Inch Cape offshore wind farm moves into turbine component assembly at port of Dundee
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Inch Cape is moving into the next phase of construction of its Scottish offshore wind farm, with the first turbine components now arriving at the port of Dundee. Forth Ports’ port of Dundee will receive components for the project’s 72 wind turbines. Each turbine will comprise a four-section tower, three 115.5-metre-long blades and a nacelle containing the electrical equipment. Inch Cape will be the first UK project to use Vestas V236-15MW turbines.
Vestas adds 306 MW to third-quarter order intake
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Vestas has received orders totalling 306 MW for undisclosed wind projects in the USA.
HEA Energy acquires two jack-up vessels from Semco Maritime
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HEA Energy has acquired the jack-up vessels Thor and Wind Lift 1 from Semco Maritime. The companies have also agreed a long-term charter arrangement that will keep the vessels available to Semco Maritime for component exchange and component overhaul work in the European offshore wind market.
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- CIP closes Growth Markets Fund II
- California Energy Commission subpoenas RWE over offshore wind lease agreement
- Vestas selected for 72 MW wind farm in Peru
- Hungary opens tender for wind farm grid connection capacity
- RWE reports higher earnings in first half of 2026
- US senators propose legislation to support offshore wind developers and speed up lease reallocation
- Final turbine installed at He Dreiht offshore wind farm
- WindTree appointed Tech Safety Lines distributor in South Korea
- Ørsted reports solid operational performance in first half of 2026
- Nordex receives orders from EFG Energy Farming Group in Lower Saxony
- Wind generation rises as U.S. renewable output grows
- Cape Holland and GBM Works agree to jointly develop and commercialise Vibrojet
- Leonhardt & Blumberg equips cargo vessel with wind propulsion
- Vestas reports higher revenue and raises 2026 profit outlook
- Cadeler to acquire Menck
- Norway moves to accelerate onshore wind and grid development
- Small-scale material changes improve wind turbine blade durability
- Enova funds Windeed floating wind demonstrator study
- Lars Thaaning Pedersen appointed CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners
- ABB to supply power and propulsion system for Allseas vessel
- RES wins safety contract for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
- Germany proposes changes to offshore wind law
- Offshore wind push to reshape Türkiye’s renewables landscape
- Enercon returns to profitability in 2025
- Goldwind signs 89.7 MW turbine contract in Thailand
- Vestas appoints Anna Mascolo to lead Northern and Central Europe and offshore wind
