US Interior reaches agreements to end offshore wind leases for Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind
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The United States Department of the Interior has announced two additional agreements to terminate offshore wind leases, following a similar approach to its earlier arrangement with TotalEnergies. Under the new agreements, Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind will voluntarily end their offshore wind leases, with affiliated companies committing to invest in conventional energy projects in the USA.
Ocean Winds completes construction of EMYN offshore wind farm in France
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Ocean Winds has completed installation of the final turbine at the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm and finished construction works, marking the transition to full operations. Located off the coast of Vendée in France, the EMYN offshore wind farm is now fully installed and operational.
Fugro to carry out geotechnical investigation for 600 MW offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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Fugro has been awarded a contract for geotechnical site investigations at the 600 MW FengMiao II offshore wind farm by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The project is located off the west coast of Taiwan, where Fugro will deliver a full scope of geotechnical services to support development of the offshore wind farm.
Iberdrola reports network-led growth and upgrades 2026 outlook in UK and USA
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Iberdrola has reported higher earnings supported by continued investment in electricity networks, particularly in the United Kingdom and the USA. The company continues to prioritise regulated activities, with a growing focus on the UK and the USA. Around 70% of planned network investments for 2025 to 2028 are allocated to these markets, while approximately 75% of EBITDA is expected to come from regulated and long-term contracted activities by the end of the decade. Electricity production is largely secured in the near term, with full coverage for 2026 and high levels already in place for subsequent years.
Vestas secures 50 MW wind turbine order in Germany
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Vestas has announced a 50 MW wind turbine order in Germany as part of its second-quarter 2026 intake. The order, placed by an undisclosed customer for an undisclosed project, includes the supply of seven V172-7.2 MW turbines.
Vattenfall reports higher earnings in Q1 2026 supported by Nordic electricity market
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Vattenfall reported stronger financial results for the first quarter of 2026, supported by stable production levels and higher electricity prices in the Nordic market. During the period, Vattenfall completed a new 150 kV power line in Luleå in northern Sweden, supporting further regional development.
Flowind project advances floating wind operation and maintenance solutions
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The Flowind floating wind project, led by Saitec, was launched in 2024 to develop new solutions for the operation and maintenance of floating wind systems. Coordinated by the Basque Energy Cluster, the project is now approaching its final year. Saitec has developed new concrete formulations for offshore environments, including fatigue testing and the use of graphene oxide to assess performance. The company is also working on advanced monitoring systems for mooring lines, with new sensors to be installed on the DemoSATH prototype at BiMEP.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government advances 1 GW floating wind project near Izu Islands
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is progressing plans to develop a large-scale floating offshore wind project near the Izu Islands, with a target capacity of around 1 GW. The project forms part of the government’s wider policy framework for the development of Tokyo’s remote islands and is intended to support regional energy supply as well as decarbonisation objectives.
Fraunhofer IWU develops modular and recyclable rotor blade concept under RECREATE project
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For future wind turbines, Fraunhofer IWU, together with partners in the EU-funded RECREATE project, is developing new approaches to material selection, joining technologies and design. The aim is to enable wear-prone components to be replaced and to manufacture them from recyclable materials. The research rotor blade features a modular design, with all components bonded around a continuous load-bearing spar.
Forum Energy Technologies introduces compact launch and recovery system for subsea operations
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Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has introduced the Model 6000 (M6000) launch and recovery system for subsea handling. Part of FET’s Dynacon product line, the M6000 is designed as a compact, integrated system for inspection and light work-class remotely operated vehicle operations.
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- European Energy signs PPA for 158.4 MW Skuodas wind farm in Lithuania
- Wind capacity in the USA set to grow alongside rapid renewable expansion
- Malta launches metocean survey tender to support first offshore floating wind project
- DeepOcean secures offshore wind cable installation contract in Taiwan
- TotalEnergies reaches final investment decision on 1 GW wind and storage project in Kazakhstan
- Siemens Gamesa shows improved margin performance as Siemens Energy raises full-year outlook
- New York launches new land-based renewable energy procurement
- New Jersey BPU moves to terminate offshore wind transmission agreement with PJM
- Smulders integrates Argon measurement systems into transition piece production in Belgium
- Nordex reports higher revenue and improved margins in Q1 2026
- Cities accelerate renewable energy deployment and reduce fossil fuel reliance
- Andilly-les-Marais community wind farm wins 2026 Fast and Fair Award
- Iberdrola completes sale of 2,600 MW Mexico portfolio
- DTEK secures Norwegian funding for 650 MW wind project in Ukraine
- GE Vernova reports mixed wind performance with onshore growth and offshore project progress
- Amperon launches probabilistic short-term forecasts for wind and solar assets
- Naver signs 25-year wind PPA with GS Wind Power in South Korea
- Wood Mackenzie forecasts US wind installations to reach 48 GW by 2030
- IQIP, EnBW and Vattenfall prepare first offshore monopile installation using EQ-Piling technology
- Natural Power supports Network Rail renewable electricity procurement from offshore wind project
- DNV supports Galp acquisition of 351 MW onshore wind portfolio in Spain
- Enercon to supply 140 MW for Aydin–Denizli wind farm in Türkiye
- MADE4WIND highlights integrated approach to floating offshore wind innovation
- Spanish ports underline need to accelerate offshore wind deployment and strengthen infrastructure readiness
- US District Court issues preliminary injunction on federal renewable energy permitting policies
- Suzlon launches ‘Blue Sky’ turbine platform targeting international markets
- Fugro reports stable margins as growth in other markets offsets weaker offshore wind activity
- WindEurope highlights offshore wind security gaps in policy paper with Terma analysis
- Nadara submits consent applications for 1.8 GW Bellrock floating offshore wind project in Scotland
