Japan introduces government-led marine surveys to support offshore wind development
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The Japanese Government has introduced changes to its offshore wind development framework that expand the role of the state in conducting marine surveys prior to project auctions. The measures are linked to revisions in offshore wind legislation, including provisions covering development in exclusive economic zones, which are scheduled to take effect from April 2026.
France launches onshore and offshore wind tenders
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The French Government has launched new tenders for onshore and offshore wind energy as part of its third multiannual energy programme (PPE3). The programme targets a rise in electricity production, from 544 TWh in 2025 to between 650 TWh and 693 TWh by 2035, alongside a reduction in fossil fuel consumption to around 330 TWh.
Oregon extends consultation deadline for offshore wind roadmap
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Oregonians have an additional month to provide input on the future of floating offshore wind energy in the state, including an option to pause development. State officials have extended the deadline for comments on the Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap from 3 April to 27 April.
DNV report highlights uneven renewable growth and grid constraints
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The DNV Energy Industry Insights 2026 report shows that renewable energy, including wind, solar and storage, continues to expand globally, although progress is becoming more uneven and regionally fragmented. Renewables remain on a strong growth trajectory, supported by increasing electricity demand and continued investment in clean energy infrastructure. Wind and solar are expected to provide 32% of global electricity by 2030, rising to 50% by 2040.
TotalEnergies and Masdar to form renewable energy joint venture across Asia
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TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture to combine their onshore renewable energy activities across Asia. The joint venture will serve as the exclusive vehicle for both companies to develop, build, own and operate onshore solar, wind and battery storage projects in Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Uzbekistan.
WWEA reports record global wind growth in 2025 driven by China dominance
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According to preliminary figures from the World Wind Energy Association, global wind capacity additions reached 169,014 MW in 2025, marking a 35% increase compared with 2024. Total installed capacity rose to 1,346,866 MW, representing the strongest annual growth since 2020. Wind power generation approached 3,000 terawatt-hours and supplied more than 11% of global electricity demand. This expansion was largely driven by China, which accounted for 77% of new installations with 130 GW added in a single year. The country now represents more than half of total global wind capacity.
UKA Group secures over 600MW in German onshore wind tender
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UKA Group, including its stakes in partner projects, has won awards under the Federal Network Agency’s February onshore wind tender, securing over 600 MW for commissioning. With a total tendered volume of 3,445 MW, this represents a market share of around 17.5%.
Full Circle Wind Services appoints Phil Goleby as new CEO
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Full Circle Wind Services has appointed Phil Goleby as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026. He succeeds Billy Stevenson, who will retire at the end of the year but will remain involved to support a smooth handover and continue as a Board member.
DroneQ Robotics and Mark Offshore deploy R/V Mintis as integrated survey and ROV platform
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DroneQ Robotics and Mark Offshore have agreed to deploy the R/V Mintis as a combined ROV support and survey vessel for offshore operations. Under the agreement, DroneQ Robotics has exclusive rights to use the vessel for its own projects, as well as for projects with Intertek and third-party clients.
Germany announces results of onshore wind tender
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The German Bundesnetzagentur has reported another heavily oversubscribed tender for onshore wind in Germany, with award values continuing to decline. The latest onshore wind tender attracted 924 bids with a combined capacity of 7,858 MW, more than double the tendered volume of 3,445 MW.
- RWE expands ASML PPA in the Netherlands through 2038
- Nordex secures 120 MW Türkiye order and 39.9 MW Germany repowering project
- Enerpac launches self-propelled electric transporter for turbine blades and heavy components
- Fugro to provide geotechnical data for Petrobras 18 MW offshore wind pilot in Brazil
- European Energy sells Jonava hybrid project in Lithuania to Energix
- Wind and solar account for more than 88% of new USA capacity additions in 2025
- Vestas secures order in Germany and adds further projects in the United Kingdom, Italy and USA
- Nordex to supply turbines for 35 MW Frettertal wind farm in Germany’s Sauerland region
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries completes transfer of onshore wind business to J-Power
- Gestamp and Iberdrola sign a 10-year agreement for the supply of clean energy in Europe
- Nordex secures order from Max Bögl for Peckelsheim wind farm in Germany
- Vestas announces 60 MW of wind turbine orders in Germany
- Iberdrola awards contracts for 2,000 MW Eastern Green Link 4 subsea interconnector
- Ofgem shortlists bidders to compete for offshore transmission assets linked to three UK wind farms
- Taiwan launches round 3 offshore wind allocation with 3.6 GW capacity
- deugro expands operations at Port of Odense in Denmark
- Etem Gestamp and Rezolv Energy sign 461 MW VPPA in Romania
- European Energy divests wind project in Germany to QEEE fund
- UKA group and Nordex commission 68 MW Mahlsdorf wind farm in Germany
- Spanish wind sector supports measures for repowering and electrification
- RWE secures approval for Nordseecluster B offshore wind phase in German North Sea
- UK Government and ABP agree support for Port Talbot floating offshore wind hub in Wales
- PD Ports outlines Teesport offshore gateway plans linked to UK round 6 offshore wind
- The Crown Estate prepares Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6 with focus on North East England
- Deme reports steady 2025 activity in offshore wind across key markets
- Next Geosolutions reports 2025 growth supported by offshore wind and subsea activity
- Smulders HSM begins construction of East Anglia Two 960 MW offshore substation in UK
- DeTect forms three global regions to support its worldwide operations
- Van Oord posts strong 2025 performance, expands offshore wind and renewable energy capacity
- Northern Offshore Services launches hybrid crew transfer vessel M/V Embracer
