Wind and solar account for more than 88% of new USA capacity additions in 2025
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Newly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), reviewed by the Sun Day Campaign, show that wind and solar together made up more than 88% of new electrical generating capacity added in the USA in 2025. Wind accounted for 15.7% of additions, while solar contributed over 72%.
Vestas secures order in Germany and adds further projects in the United Kingdom, Italy and USA
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Vestas has secured a 62 MW onshore wind order in Germany from JUWI for the Olsberg-Plackweg project. The order includes ten V162-6.2 MW turbines and a 20-year service agreement. Delivery is planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, with commissioning scheduled from the second quarter of 2028.
Nordex to supply turbines for 35 MW Frettertal wind farm in Germany’s Sauerland region
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Nordex has received an order from Stawag Energie, a subsidiary of Stawag – Stadt- und Städteregionswerke Aachen, for five N163/6.X wind turbines. The turbines, with a hub height of 164 metres, are planned for the 35 MW Frettertal wind farm in the municipality of Finnentrop (Olpe district) in the Sauerland region.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries completes transfer of onshore wind business to J-Power
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has completed the transfer of its domestic onshore wind power business to Electric Power Development (J-Power). The transfer procedures were finalised on 1 April.
Gestamp and Iberdrola sign a 10-year agreement for the supply of clean energy in Europe
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Iberdrola and Gestamp have signed a 10-year renewable energy power purchase agreement to supply electricity to several of the company’s European plants. The agreement covers a total supply of 660,000 MWh and corresponds to 34 MW of installed capacity.
Nordex secures order from Max Bögl for Peckelsheim wind farm in Germany
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Nordex has received an order from Max Bögl for the supply and installation of six wind turbines for the 42MW Peckelsheim community wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The project will use N163/6.X turbines installed on 164-metre-high hybrid towers.
Vestas announces 60 MW of wind turbine orders in Germany
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Vestas has announced new onshore wind turbine orders in Germany covering a combined capacity of 60 MW. The orders include projects for Juwi and Venus Bene Consideratus, with long-term service agreements and delivery scheduled between 2026 and 2027.
Iberdrola awards contracts for 2,000 MW Eastern Green Link 4 subsea interconnector
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Iberdrola, through its British subsidiary SP Energy Networks, has awarded contracts for the development of the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) subsea electricity interconnector between Scotland and England. Siemens Energy will build two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations, which will convert alternating current to direct current for more efficient transmission at 525,000 volts over long distances.
Ofgem shortlists bidders to compete for offshore transmission assets linked to three UK wind farms
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Ofgem has announced a shortlist of five bidders that will compete to own and operate the offshore electricity transmission links for three North Sea wind farms off Great Britain’s east coast. They will compete for the transmission assets connecting the East Anglia Three, Inch Cape and Dogger Bank C wind farms to Great Britain’s power grid. The group includes both established participants and others returning after a period of absence.
Taiwan launches round 3 offshore wind allocation with 3.6 GW capacity
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced the start of the third phase of its offshore wind zonal development programme, following two briefings and three consultation meetings to gather stakeholder input. The government has released the “Directions for Capacity Allocation of Offshore Wind Power Zonal Development Phase 3” and will open the application process on 1 April 2026. Developers will have a six-month preparation period, with submissions closing on 30 September. The selection process is scheduled to be completed and results announced before the end of the year.
- 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
- Offshore wind sees strong start to 2026 despite longer-term forecast adjustments
- Brookfield and La Caisse to acquire Boralex in proposed transaction
- Sif offshore wind foundation production recognised as strategic project under EU Net-Zero Industry Act
- Mark Offshore adds r/v Mintis subsea support vessel to fleet for offshore wind and survey work
- Port of Nigg, Global Energy and Global Energy Services unite as Maraen to support offshore wind logistics in Scotland
- Wind and solar drive growth in USA renewable energy capacity and generation
- RWE opens operations and maintenance base for 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark
- Deme Offshore names Norse Wind installation vessel for offshore wind projects
- Geoforce awarded geotechnical survey contract for Shetland HVDC Link 2
- Vestas adds 505 MW to Q1 order intake in USA
- Vestas announces plans for nacelle factory in Scotland to support offshore wind
- BW Ideol’s Fos3F floating foundation factory receives public funding support
- MetCom Group expands ZX 300e lidar fleet for Baltic wind projects
- Suzlon secures repeat order from GAIL for 100MW wind project in India
- European Commission approves Denmark scheme for Hesselø and North Sea I Mid offshore wind farms
