Offshore News
France Expands Offshore Wind Power – Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier Wind Farm
Apr 30, 2026 07:50 | Vendée (France) – France is continuing to push forward with the expansion of offshore wind energy: developer Ocean Winds has installed the final wind turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm, completing construction. The 488 MW project has now entered full operation. read more...
Vestas Gains Traction in Canada: Vestas Secures 186 MW Major Order for Forêt Domaniale Wind Project in Québec - Stock up 14% Since Start of the Year
Apr 28, 2026 16:29 | Portland (USA) - Vestas has received a 186 MW order from EDF Power Solutions North America for the Forêt Domaniale wind project in the Canadian province of Québec. read more...
1.6 GW Nordlicht Offshore Cluster on track: Vattenfall Simulates Complex Offshore Installation on Land
Apr 28, 2026 12:46 | Berlin (Germany) - Installing offshore wind turbines is technically demanding and logistically complex. Companies such as Vattenfall are therefore increasingly relying on extensive onshore testing and simulations to reduce risks at sea. The goal is to optimise procedures, secure interfaces, and increase safety and efficiency during the offshore construction phase. read more...
IEA Report 2025: Solar PV Contributes the Largest Share to Global Energy Growth in 2025 – Battery Storage with Record Expansion
Apr 24, 2026 14:57 | Paris (France) – Global energy demand rose more moderately in 2025 than in the previous year. In contrast, electricity consumption continues to grow at an above-average pace. This is according to the latest “Global Energy Review” published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). read more...
North Sea Offshore Cables: European Transmission System Operators Launch Cooperation to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Apr 23, 2026 09:33 | Madrid (Spain) – Five European transmission system operators aim to jointly strengthen offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. A new initiative seeks to improve the efficiency, affordability and resilience of the power system while safeguarding the growing importance of cross-border networks for the energy transition. read more...
Mega Offshore Wind Farm East Anglia THREE: First Turbine With Record 115-Meter Rotor Blades Installed
Apr 22, 2026 15:15 | London (UK) / Abu Dhabi (UAE) – With the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, the project is setting new standards for the expansion of renewable energy in the United Kingdom. Record-breaking rotor blades and a multi-billion investment volume underline the strategic importance of offshore wind energy for energy security and industrial value creation. read more...
Historic Turning Point in the Global Electricity Market: Renewables Cover Demand Growth in 2025 and Surpass Coal
Apr 22, 2026 08:40 | London (UK) - The global market for renewable energy continued to grow in 2025. This is shown by a recent study from the think tank Ember. According to the study, the entire increase in global electricity demand was, for the first time, fully met by renewable energy. In addition, another milestone was reached. read more...
Wind Energy Growth in Germany Rises by Nearly 50 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026 - Wind Power Generation Increases Significantly
Apr 21, 2026 08:33 | Münster (Germany) - Wind energy growth in Germany accelerated significantly in the first three months of 2026. While newly commissioned capacity in the onshore wind sector was only slightly above the previous year’s level, the commissioning of offshore wind turbines developed much more strongly. read more...
Leif Rehfeldt and Falko Feßer Jointly Lead: Leadership Duo Strengthens Growth at Deutsche Windguard Systems
Apr 17, 2026 09:19 | Berlin (Germany) - At Deutsche WindGuard Systems GmbH, Leif Rehfeldt assumes the role of Managing Director and will jointly lead the company in the future together with long-standing Managing Director Falko Feßer. read more...
France Launches Tenders for 12,000 MW of Renewable Energy – 10,000 MW Offshore Wind Power
Apr 16, 2026 09:21 | Paris, France – The expansion of renewable energy continues to gain momentum in France. The French government has launched new tenders for a total of around 12 gigawatts (12,000 MW) of renewable energy. The main focus is on offshore wind power. With the expansion of offshore wind energy, France is pursuing a dual energy and industrial policy approach. On the one hand, the share of renewable energy is to increase significantly; on the other hand, nuclear power will remain an important part of the electricity supply. Among renewable energies, France is placing particular emphasis on the expansion of offshore wind power. read more...
Milestone in the Thor Offshore Wind Farm: RWE Installs Turbine With low-CO2 Tower and Recyclable Rotor Blades
Apr 10, 2026 12:43 | Essen (Germany) - Green steel is considered an important building block for the decarbonization of the energy-intensive industry. At the Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast, RWE has installed the first wind turbine featuring a low-CO2 steel tower as well as recyclable rotor blades. read more...
Cadeler Stock Gives up Gains: Cadeler Significantly Increases Revenue and Profit in 2025 - Offshore Wind Fleet Capacity Doubled
Mar 30, 2026 08:59 | Copenhagen (Denmark) – Offshore wind specialist Cadeler doubled its fleet capacity in 2025 while significantly increasing revenue and profitability. With a strong order backlog and new investment plans, the company is strategically positioning itself for further growth in the global offshore wind market. read more...
Study: Ambitious Grid Package Threatens Expansion of Wind and Solar Energy – 32 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity and €45 Billion in Investments at Risk
Mar 26, 2026 11:52 | Hamburg (Germany) - The grid package planned by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche threatens to significantly slow down the expansion of wind and solar energy in Germany. According to a recent study, wind and solar projects with a capacity of 32 gigawatts and private investments totaling €45 billion could be at risk—particularly in Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Bavaria. read more...
What German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Surprisingly Demands at an Oil and Gas Conference in the USA
Mar 24, 2026 16:02 | Münster (Germany) - The German federal government’s shift in energy policy is becoming increasingly obvious. This is particularly clear following Katherina Reiche’s appearance at a major oil and gas conference in the U.S. read more...
Taiwanese Offshore Wind Market: Deutsche Windtechnik Secures O&M Contracts for Substations of the Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farms
Mar 24, 2026 14:50 | Bremen (Germany) - Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) has secured new contracts in Taiwan for the operation and maintenance of substations at the Greater Changhua offshore wind farms. read more...