Offshore News
Poland Commissions First Offshore Wind Farm – Study Highlights Major Potential and Structural Bottlenecks
Jun 10, 2026 16:59 | Warsaw, Polen – Installed onshore wind capacity in Poland exceeded 11 GW at the end of 2025. This is according to the report “Wind Energy in Poland 2026”, which shows that the country is at a turning point, with rising investment activity but also structural bottlenecks shaping the pace of the energy transition. read more...
RWE Clears Way: Offshore Wind Project Nordseecluster A Enters Construction Phase After DNV Certification
Jun 10, 2026 16:38 | Hamburg, Germany – The independent inspection and certification body DNV has certified the third milestone for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project (NC 1 and NC 2) in the German North Sea under the standard of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). With this approval, the project is cleared for turbine installation, marking the transition into the construction phase. read more...
25 Gigawatts of Wind Power Capacity from Salzbergen: GE Vernova Reaches Major Manufacturing Milestone
Jun 02, 2026 08:38 | Salzbergen, Germany – GE Vernova has surpassed the milestone of 25 gigawatts of cumulative wind energy capacity produced at its German manufacturing site in Salzbergen. The achievement marks nearly three decades of industrial production and underlines Germany’s key role in GE Vernova’s expansion of wind energy across Europe. read more...
Offshore Wind Expansion Under Pressure: Offshore Association BWO Calls for Legal Return Mechanism for Blocked Concessions
Jun 01, 2026 14:22 | Berlin/Hamburg – Grid connection delays are threatening Germany's offshore wind expansion. According to research by NDR and Süddeutsche Zeitung, TotalEnergies is expected to hand back its German offshore concessions. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) is calling for legislative consequences – and has put forward a concrete proposal. read more...
Cadeler Share Up Almost 40 Percent in 2026: Cadeler Launches Share Buyback Programme Worth 700,000 Euros
May 28, 2026 12:52 | Copenhagen – Danish offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler A/S has launched a share buyback programme with a volume of up to NOK 7.6 million (approximately 700,000 euros). The programme started on 27 May 2026 and runs until 5 June 2026, unless the maximum volume is reached earlier. read more...
UK Accelerates Offshore Expansion – RWE and SSE Receive Construction Approval for 1 GW North Falls Offshore Wind Farm
May 21, 2026 10:14 | Swindon – The North Falls offshore wind project by energy companies RWE and SSE has received final development consent from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The companies announced that the consent covers the construction of up to 57 offshore wind turbines as well as the associated offshore infrastructure. read more...
Cadeler Shares Rise: Cadeler Installs First Foundation for Giant 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
May 20, 2026 09:18 | Copenhagen (Denmark) / London (UK) – The Danish offshore wind service provider Cadeler has installed the first fully completed monopile foundation at the British offshore wind project Hornsea 3. The company described the achievement as a major milestone in the construction of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. read more...
New Specialized Vessel for HVDC Power Cables: Boskalis Invests in State-of-the-Art Cable-Laying Ship for Offshore Energy Transition
May 19, 2026 16:52 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) – Dutch maritime and offshore specialist Boskalis is further expanding its offshore wind capabilities. The company has announced an investment in a new state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel (CLV), designed in particular for the expansion of offshore wind farms and cross-border power cables (interconnectors). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2029. read more...
UK Government on Offshore Wind Course Toward 2030: United Kingdom Approves Mega Offshore Wind Project Dogger Bank South by RWE
May 19, 2026 15:32 | London (UK) – The UK government plans to significantly expand offshore wind energy by 2030 and has now granted approval for the offshore wind project Dogger Bank South in the North Sea. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the project includes the two offshore wind farms Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with the associated offshore and onshore infrastructure. read more...
India Records Wind Energy Capacity Addition of Over 6 GW In 2025/26 – 100 GW by 2030 – Expansion Targets for 2036 Clearly Defined
May 19, 2026 11:16 | New Delhi (India) – India recorded a historic increase in wind energy capacity during the period 2025/26 (1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). With 6.1 GW of new capacity added, the country strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading wind energy markets. The expansion of wind power is part of India’s long-term decarbonisation strategy through 2070. read more...
France Reaches 2,000 MW Offshore Wind Capacity: France Commissions Next Offshore Wind Farm – Dieppe–Le Tréport Nearing Launch
May 15, 2026 10:23 | Paris (France)– France is accelerating the expansion of offshore wind energy. The Dieppe–Le Tréport Offshore Wind Farm off the French coast is in an intensive construction phase in spring 2026 and, according to current project data, remains on schedule. Full commissioning is planned for the second half of 2026. read more...
Flender Expands Into Brazil: New Service Location Strengthens Wind Energy Business in South America
May 15, 2026 08:25 | Bocholt (Germany) - Drive technology specialist Flender is further expanding its presence in South America and has officially opened a new location in Brazil. The company is taking over the service business of Wärtsilä, significantly increasing its capacities in the wind energy and industrial gearbox segments. read more...
NeuConnect Reaches next Milestone – First Direct Power Link Between Germany and the UK Takes Shape
May 12, 2026 09:33 | Wilhelmshaven (Germany) / London (UK) – The expansion of cross-border electricity interconnections in Europe is becoming increasingly important as European power markets continue to integrate and renewable energy deployment accelerates. The NeuConnect interconnector between Germany and the UK is currently creating the first direct electricity connection between the two countries – and one of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure projects. read more...
Milestone for Offshore Wind Energy in Poland: Ørsted and PGE Launch Offshore Installation of 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Project – Share Price Rises
May 12, 2026 09:05 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Danish offshore specialist Ørsted and Poland's largest energy utility PGE have commenced the offshore installation of the Baltica 2 wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. With a capacity of 1.5 GW, the joint project will become Poland's largest offshore wind farm – a milestone for Poland's energy transition. read more...
France Commissions Another Floating Offshore Wind Farm - Ocean Winds Launches EFGL
May 08, 2026 10:07 | Port-La Nouvelle (France) – France is focusing on the industrial future field of floating offshore wind energy and continues to expand this sector. Offshore wind developer Ocean Winds has now begun electricity production at its floating offshore wind farm Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL). read more...