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A new scenario analysis by McKinsey & Company examines how changes in trade tariffs could affect the deployment of solar, wind, battery storage, transformers, and electric vehicles (EVs) in the USA and the European Union (EU) through to 2035. The study finds that moderate tariff increases would have a limited impact on clean technology adoption, particularly in the EU. However, under a sustained high-tariff scenario, the outlook becomes more challenging.
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The Dutch government has informed Parliament that it will reduce the country’s 2040 offshore wind target from 50 GW to a range of 30–40 GW. The revised figure is part of the North Sea Wind Energy Infrastructure Plan (WIN), presented last week, and will be formalised in the updated Climate and Energy Memorandum due in September.
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The New York State Public Service Commission has announced it will terminate its ongoing process for developing offshore wind transmission infrastructure, citing significant uncertainty at the federal level. The decision effectively closes the Public Policy Transmission Need (PPTN) process, which was intended to support the integration of up to 8GW of offshore wind energy into New York City’s electricity grid by 2033.
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has criticised new permitting procedures announced by the US Department of the Interior, warning that the measures will hinder the development of domestic wind and solar projects. ACP Chief Executive Jason Grumet described the move as a significant setback for US energy policy at a time of growing electricity demand.
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The Irish government has adopted a new Strategy Statement on Private Wires, introducing a reform to electricity infrastructure rules. The changes are intended to unlock private sector investment in electricity infrastructure, particularly for renewable generation and storage. The strategy also supports lower-cost electric vehicle charging and expands options for self-supply of electricity.
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The Carbon Trust’s Floating Wind Stage 3 Phase I Summary Report presents research conducted by the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP), focusing on key technical challenges to the commercialisation of floating offshore wind. As global interest in floating wind increases, several markets are showing growing confidence in the technology. However, further development is required to overcome engineering and operational barriers to commercial-scale deployment.
- Germany sees strongest first half-year for onshore wind since 2017
- UK government announces reforms to the CfD scheme for Allocation Round 7
- Call for urgent action on offshore wind development in Spain
- WindEurope supports European apprenticeship initiative to address skills gap
- Weak wind conditions across europe in early 2025 affect power output
- WWEA Small Wind outlines priorities and confirms new section chairs
- UK government confirms national energy market reforms to support clean power and lower bills
- Trump administration tightens eligibility for wind and solar tax credits
- South America onshore wind outlook: growth to slow by 2034
- Offshore wind delays and cancellations reach 300 GW amid policy and economic setbacks
- Germany awards 3,447MW in May 2025 onshore wind auction
- UK Government outlines strategy to accelerate onshore wind deployment
- Wind and solar account for nearly all new USA power capacity additions in early 2025
- Massachusetts delays offshore wind contract finalisation to late 2025
- European grid operators launch innovation alliance
- New guidelines published for defining mechanical limits of subsea cables
- Global Underwater Hub publishes guidelines for undersea cable monitoring
- IMCA publishes three updated dynamic positioning guidance documents
- Spanish wind sector supports new legislation but urges regulatory clarity
- New EU State Aid rules to support industrial decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing
- Moldova selects five wind projects in first large-scale renewable energy tender
- Global offshore wind capacity reaches 83 GW despite short-term challenges
- WindEurope: Investments in grid resilience are key to preventing blackouts
- Wind sector training pilot builds cross-sector skills in Grangemouth and Aberdeen
- UK Government outlines new Industrial Strategy with focus on clean energy and manufacturing
- UK government, Great British Energy and industry boost offshore wind supply chain investment
- Recycling challenges for carbon fibre in wind turbine blades
- ARESCA seeks wind energy experts to support national standards adoption
- US Senate proposes clean energy tax credit overhaul, phasing out wind and solar support by 2028
- WindEurope calls for reform of German offshore auction system