Wind generation in the USA forecast to grow through 2027
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Wind generation in the USA is forecast to increase by 6.9% in 2026 and by a further 5.4% in 2027, according to an analysis by the Sun Day Campaign of data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Wind is forecast to account for 11.36% of US electricity generation in 2026, the largest share among the individual renewable generation sources in the EIA forecast. Wind generation increased by 2.65% in 2025 compared with 2024. The EIA expects the increase to accelerate in 2026 before moderating in 2027.
Hexicon secures additional financing
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Hexicon has announced that the company has entered into an amendment agreement to its existing development loan facility with Nuveen Infrastructure.
Ørsted receives final opinion regarding taxation of Walney Extension and Hornsea 1
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Ørsted has been notified by the Danish Tax Agency (DTA) and UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that an advisory commission established under the EU Arbitration Convention has issued a final opinion in the case between Denmark and the UK regarding taxation rights related to the offshore wind farms Walney Extension and Hornsea 1.
DRI refinances 60 MW wind project in Romania
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Wolf Theiss has advised DTEK Renewables International B.V. (DRI) on the refinancing of a 60 MW wind farm in Ruginoasa, Iaşi County, Romania. The transaction closed on 28 August 2026.
Offshore excursion brings wind sector together
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Around 600 representatives from the wind energy sector, including people from politics, associations and the media, took part in an offshore excursion on 31 August organised by Messe Husum & Congress and WAB e.V. Aboard the FRS Halunder Jet, the full-day trip travelled from Hamburg into the German North Sea, passing offshore wind farms operated by various companies. During the trip, experts from operators, grid operators and other companies provided information on wind farms, infrastructure, technologies and current developments in offshore wind energy. Participants gained insights into the projects and experienced the scale of offshore development at sea.
Natural Power appoints new commercial director
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Natural Power has appointed Sorcha Versteeg as Commercial Director. Versteeg has more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, covering strategic development, commercial management, business development and project delivery across the renewable energy and offshore sectors. Her experience includes onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and co-location projects.
FoundOcean launches remedial solution for cable protection systems
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FoundOcean has launched a Cable Protection System (CPS) remedial stabilisation solution designed to help offshore wind operators address CPS instability and protect cable infrastructure over the remaining life of an asset.CPS instability can occur when systems are affected by inadequate support, design issues or early degradation. At the cable-to-foundation interface, waves, currents and hydrodynamic loading can contribute to movement of unsupported spans, increasing fatigue and the potential for more significant cable integrity issues.
LIGHTWIND project prepares for second test campaign
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The European LIGHTWIND project, which is developing a new drivetrain architecture for high-power wind turbines, has completed its first test campaign and is preparing for a second phase. The next phase will introduce improvements and adjustments to the system based on the results of the initial testing. The LIGHTWIND project aims to develop an offshore wind turbine of more than 15 MW based on the OptiGen concept. This modular drivetrain architecture replaces conventional large main bearings with a wheel-and-rail system positioned close to the generator air gap.
Suzlon secures 200 MW wind order from Ayana Renewable Power
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Suzlon has secured a 200 MW wind energy order from Ayana Renewable Power. The order is Suzlon’s third developer-led wind project across Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The project comprises 64 S144 wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW.
Feasibility study for Morocco’s first offshore wind farm
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A consortium led by renewable energy consultancy OWC has been appointed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to conduct a feasibility study for Morocco’s first offshore wind farm. The project, endorsed by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), will be assessed with a particular focus on development on the Atlantic coast near Essaouira, Morocco.
- Vattenfall takes final investment decision on battery project in Germany
- TGP opens office in Bilbao
- DWT awarded Riffgat offshore wind service contract
- The European Commision greenlights the Netherlands' fourth payment request under Recovery and Resilience Facility
- X1 Wind closes fourth funding round
- German Offshore Wind Energy Association elects new board
- Maine selects 800 MW wind project and transmission proposal
- Max Bögl and Vestas complete wind project with 199-metre hub height
- Vestas announces two Italian orders totalling 105 MW
- Heerema opens engineering hub in Porto
- T12 Engineering secures funding for floating wind technology
- Energy islands to support Denmark’s renewable power system
- Industrialisation and standardisation could cut north sea offshore wind costs
- South Korea to designate 25 GW of preliminary offshore wind zones by 2031
- LD Armateurs launches service operation vessel for Vattenfall
- Vard launches offshore construction vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
- Massachusetts invests in offshore wind workforce and research
- Hungary opens new wind capacity tender
- Fugro joins EU mission to develop Europe’s Digital Twin Ocean
- US clean power additions reach 17.1 GW in second quarter
- Windward Offshore takes delivery of Windward Hamburg
- Enercon increases E-175 EP5 E2 annual energy production by 5.5%
- Deltamarin and Offshoretronic unveil new jack-up vessels
- Vestas wins new order in Germany
- GE Vernova to supply turbines for Chleansaid Wind Farm
- Global energy demand continues to grow alongside clean energy
- Natural Power supports financing of 50 MW BESS in Sweden
- 14 energy organisations establish Baltic Energy Initiative
- Vestas announces 50 MW repowering order in Germany
- Laramie Range Wind project enters permit proceedings
