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A new study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore and Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, finds that the economically optimal level of overdimensioning for offshore grid connections in the German North Sea is around 5–10%. The analysis indicates that a uniform requirement of 20%, as outlined in the 2025 area development plan, would lead to unnecessary system costs.
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Europe connected 2 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2025, according to a new report by WindEurope on offshore wind statistics and market trends. A total of 184 turbines were installed across five wind farms during the year.
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Europe’s offshore wind ambitions rely on ports and vessels capable of handling larger and more complex turbine components. The European Commission has published two new initiatives—the EU Ports Strategy and the EU Maritime Industrial Strategy—aimed at preparing the maritime sector for the growing offshore wind build-out.
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The American Clean Power Association has released its fourth quarter 2025 Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, showing that the USA clean energy sector recorded its strongest year to date. Developers commissioned 18.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage capacity during the fourth quarter, bringing total additions in 2025 to more than 50 GW.
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Bibby Marine has published analysis examining the potential cost implications of electrifying Commissioning Service Operation Vessels used in the offshore wind sector. According to the company, hybrid electric CSOVs could reduce operating costs by up to 40 per cent compared with conventionally fuelled vessels from the start of operations. When operated in fully electric mode with offshore charging available, cost reductions of up to 70 per cent are projected.
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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.
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- American Clean Power Association confirms 2026 board of directors and officers
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- India and UK launch offshore wind taskforce
- Analysis finds Massachusetts can meet 2050 peak demand with zero-emissions portfolio
- Oregon sets out four pathways in offshore wind energy roadmap
- Iowa bill proposes aircraft detection lighting systems for wind turbines
- UK and California sign clean energy cooperation agreement
- LEE Berlin Brandenburg reports 622 MW wind additions in 2025
- New York ends fifth offshore wind solicitation without contract awards
- US administration to appeal offshore wind court rulings
- Global offshore wind installations reach 6,773 MW in 2025
- UK awards 6.2 GW of renewable energy capacity in Latest CfD auction
- UK government sets regulatory reforms for CfD Clean Industry Bonus in AR8
- Clean Energy States Alliance updates Offshore Wind Power Hub map as Sunrise Wind may resume construction
- Spain opens design phase for floating offshore wind auction
- Scottish Renewables appoints new directors to board
- Wind and solar dominate new power capacity additions in USA
- Wind Turbine System Safety Rules to be launched in March 2026
- BloombergNEF highlights continued growth in global energy transition investment
- Cancelling offshore wind projects could increase electricity costs on the US East Coast
- Germany postpones offshore wind auctions planned for 2026
- Scottish Government sets offshore wind target at 40 GW by 2040
- Victoria’s first offshore wind auction set to open in August
- German offshore wind industry urges urgent policy reform to safeguard expansion and investment
- EIA foresees 99% of net new generating capacity in 2026 coming from renewables & batteries
