Amprion revises completion date for BalWin1 offshore grid connection
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Amprion has postponed the expected completion date of its BalWin1 offshore grid connection system by one year, following discussions with Federal Network Agency. The project is now scheduled to enter operation on 15 September 2031, instead of 16 September 2030. The revised timetable has been approved by the Federal Network Agency under Germany's Energy Industry Act. The developer of the connected offshore wind farm, Windbostel Ost, also supported the request.
Natural Power appoints Dr Harold Anuta as technical director
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Natural Power has appointed Dr Harold Anuta as Technical Director in its Advisory and Analytics team. Based in London, he brings experience in battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid infrastructure, renewable electricity procurement and energy trading.
EIA outlook highlights growth in renewables and battery storage
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The latest outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), reviewed by the Sun Day Campaign, indicates lower wholesale electricity prices this summer, continued growth in renewable electricity generation and a further expansion of battery storage capacity. Renewable energy sources are forecast to account for 25.94%of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, rising from 24.05%in 2025 and 22.49%in 2024. The share is expected to increase further to 27.29%in 2027. These figures refer to utility-scale generation and exclude distributed solar, which could add around 2 percentage points.
PlemCat test site receives environmental approval
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The PlemCat test site, a dedicated facility for developing floating offshore wind projects within the LEBA 1 commercial area in the Spanish Mediterranean Sea, has received Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval. The decision clears the way for the NextFloat project, which will deploy X1 Wind's X100 8.5 MW floating platform.
Vestas reports more than 2.7 GW of announced orders in second quarter
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Vestas ended the second quarter of 2026 with more than 2.7 GW of announced firm wind turbine orders. Among the highlights, the company secured a 186 MW order in Québec, while announced orders in Germany exceeded 480 MW. Vestas also received new orders in Bulgaria and Romania, reflecting continued wind energy deployment in both countries.
Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier launch offshore wind foundation company Neretek
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Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier, a sister company of Copenhagen Offshore Partners, have launched Neretek, a company focused on offshore wind foundation technology. Jonathan Cole has been appointed Executive Chair of Neretek and will lead the development of the company.
UK government confirms changes to CfD Allocation Round 8
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The UK government has confirmed changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 8 (AR8), following consultation with industry. The reforms are intended to simplify the allocation process, provide more flexibility for applicants and improve the administration of future auctions.
Drift Energy partners with Commenda Capital to deploy at least 50 hydrogen production vessels
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Drift Energy has entered into an exclusive strategic framework agreement with Commenda Capital Partners to support the commercial deployment of at least 50 wind-powered hydrogen production vessels. The framework combines Drift Energy's vessel technology, intellectual property and customer development with Commenda Capital's expertise in maritime finance, special purpose vehicle structuring and project execution.
Nordex receives 700 MW turbine orders from UKA for projects in Germany
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Nordex has received orders totalling 700 MW from UKA for multiple wind farm projects across Germany. The orders cover the supply of 100 N175/6.X and N163/6.X turbines, each with a rated capacity of 7 MW, for projects located in several German federal states.
Enercon signs contracts with Planungsbüro Düser for German wind and storage projects
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Enercon has signed contracts with Planungsbüro Düser for its first two Wind+ Storage projects in Germany, combining wind energy generation with battery energy storage systems. The Wind+ Storage concept is designed for new and existing wind farms equipped with Enercon turbines. It integrates wind generation, battery energy storage and intelligent hybrid control to improve the use of renewable energy and support grid and market requirements.
- European Energy secures permits for 145 MW of wind projects in Germany
- Ocean Lake Wind Project receives environmental approval in Nova Scotia
- Equinor to close Japan offshore wind business by end of 2026
- Ecowende begins power generation at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
- RES secures five-year operations and maintenance contract with ScottishPower Renewables
- Vard delivers hybrid cable laying vessel to Toyo Construction for Japan offshore wind market
- SK and KKR launch renewable energy platform in South Korea
- Nordex to supply wind turbines for Twistenberg wind farm in Germany
- Bernhard Schulte Offshore completes four-vessel CSOV series with Windea Clarke
- Exus Renewables and Pure Energy form partnership to combine asset management and trading services
- OnPath Energy expands English operations with new Cambridge office
- Indian wind industry export strategy calls for stronger finance, certification and technology support
- First monopile installed at Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in German North Sea
- Netherlands launches Power2Tow programme for zero-emission emergency response towing vessels
- Nordex secures more than 197 MW of wind turbine orders in Germany
- DNV updates seismic design guidance for wind projects in earthquake-prone regions
- Korea selects 1.786 GW in first-half 2026 offshore wind auction
- Sany Renewable Energy breaks ground on 168 MW Alibunar wind farm in Serbia
- Liftra reports revenue growth and continued investment in wind installation technology
- Natural Power advises on acquisition and financing of 90 MW Chirmorie wind farm
- WWEA marks 25 years since founding as global wind capacity rises to 1.4 million MW
- WWEA to host webinar on small and medium wind turbines on 8 July
- US Department of the Interior and Duke Energy reach settlement on offshore wind lease in Carolina Long Bay
- Suzlon secures EPC contract for 400 MW wind project in Andhra Pradesh
- Egypt to develop wind turbine manufacturing plant alongside 2 GW Gulf of Suez wind project
- ICF report highlights tight US power capacity as demand growth accelerates
- Vestas secures 309 MW of new wind turbine orders across Europe and Japan
- Trans Global Projects appoints Igor Muñiz and expands into Spain
- Unique Group appoints Giovanni Corbetta as chief executive officer
- Føn Energy Services secures offshore wind operations and maintenance contract for Baltic Power in Poland
