Global Offshore Wind Alliance and Carbon Trust call for coordinated action on floating offshore wind commercialisation
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The Global Offshore Wind Alliance and Carbon Trust have published a white paper urging stronger international policy coordination to accelerate the commercialisation of floating offshore wind technology. The report states that fixed-bottom offshore wind alone will not be sufficient to meet projected global electricity demand, which is expected to double by 2050. With around 70% of offshore wind resources located in deeper waters, floating offshore wind is presented as a necessary complement to existing fixed-bottom installations.
WindEurope reports 19.1 GW new wind capacity in Europe in 2025, total reaches 304 GW
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Wind energy continued to support Europe’s industrial base and energy security in 2025, with 19.1 GW of new wind capacity installed during the year. Total installed wind capacity across Europe reached 304 GW, according to the Annual Statistics Report published by WindEurope.
Exus Renewables to acquire majority stake in Masdar wind portfolio in Portugal
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Exus Renewables has signed an agreement with Masdar to acquire a 60 per cent stake in a portfolio of nine onshore wind farms in Portugal. Masdar will retain the remaining 40 per cent interest. The portfolio is located in the Guarda and Castelo Branco regions and is undergoing a large-scale repowering programme.
WavEC releases open-source ORIOM tool for offshore renewables
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WavEC Offshore Renewables has made the source code of ORIOM (Offshore Renewables Installation and O&M) publicly available. ORIOM is a Python-based modelling tool designed to simulate installation and operations & maintenance logistics and costs for offshore renewable energy projects, including fixed-bottom and floating wind, wave energy, and floating solar.
Vaisala launches service to support uptime and longevity of weather systems
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Vaisala has introduced Vaisala Care, a service designed to help maintain the performance, reliability, and lifespan of its weather measurement systems and sensors. The service combines remote support, lifecycle management, and in-house expertise into two tiers, giving customers options that match the criticality of their operations.
Xcel Energy to supply power for new Google data center in Minnesota
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Xcel Energy will provide power to a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, USA. The companies are collaborating to add 1,900 MW of clean energy to the grid. Google will cover any new grid infrastructure costs, working with Xcel Energy to maintain reliable and affordable electricity for all customers.
California and 17 states challenge IRS limits on wind and solar tax credits
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opposing Internal Revenue Service Notice 2025‑42, which narrows eligibility for certain wind and solar tax credits.
Renewables were 26% of US electrical generation and 36% of installed capacity in 2025
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that wind power remained the leading renewable source of electricity in the USA in 2025. Wind turbines supplied 10.3 per cent of total USA electricity generation during the year, up 2.8 per cent compared with 2024. In December alone, wind output was 19 per cent higher than a year earlier.
Iberdrola reports profit growth driven by network investment in UK and USA
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Iberdrola reported higher earnings in 2025, supported by continued investment in electricity networks in the United Kingdom and the United States. The regulated networks business remained the main contributor to overall performance.
Natural Power appoints Dr Ollie Tulloch to strengthen advanced performance engineering
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Natural Power has appointed Dr Ollie Tulloch to support and develop its advanced performance engineering (APE) capabilities. He joins with experience in wind turbine modelling, aeroelastic analysis, controls optimisation and performance assessment, gained through industry innovation roles and academic research.
- Amprion identifies World War II B-17 wreckage at DolWin4 site
- Nordex reports higher sales and earnings in 4Q 2025
- DTBird to provide bird and bat protection systems at Ghoubet Wind Farm, Djibouti
- Iberdrola France sells onshore wind and solar portfolio to Technique Solaire
- Ocean Energy Pathway and Global Offshore Wind Alliance launch rapid response initiative, Chile first participant
- Seawind Asia secures grid connection agreements for 1,650 MW offshore wind portfolio in Philippines
- Suzlon sets out new leadership structure and appoints Ajay Kapur as group chief executive officer
- Natural Power completes update of OCcAM offshore wind seabird mortality tool
- Enel to acquire 830 MW wind and solar portfolio in USA
- American Clean Power Association confirms 2026 board of directors and officers
- Business in Wind prepares turbine replacement at Scott Base, Antarctica
- Vestas secures 1.38 GW order from RWE for offshore wind project in the UK
- Lithuania, Latvia and Germany sign declaration on 2 GW Baltic-German PowerLink interconnector
- CLS Group enters exclusive talks to acquire Akrocean
- US federal government appeals multi-state wind energy ruling
- India and UK launch offshore wind taskforce
- Nordlicht I offshore wind farm monopiles and transition pieces completed in Germany
- Five firms seek Enova support for floating wind demonstration projects in Norway
- GT Wings secures Lloyd’s Register verification for AirWing sea trials methodology
- Analysis finds Massachusetts can meet 2050 peak demand with zero-emissions portfolio
- Oregon sets out four pathways in offshore wind energy roadmap
- TGS signs brokerage agreement for offshore wind measurement data in Northern Europe
- Orlen reports higher renewable output and offshore wind progress in 2025
- Nexans reports higher margins on subsea cables and grid activity
- Iowa bill proposes aircraft detection lighting systems for wind turbines
- Baltic Power completes installation of 78 monopiles at Poland’s first offshore wind farm
- UK and California sign clean energy cooperation agreement
- Enshore Subsea joins SSEN Distribution subsea cable installation framework in Scotland
- Dublin Offshore receives DNV prototype certificate for floating wind load reduction device
- Vattenfall validates SARWind Timeseries data from CLS and Meteodyn
