Offshore wind’s construction boom masks collapse in new investment
September 22, 2026
Only 2.1 GW of offshore wind capacity has reached final investment decision globally so far in 2026. More than 12 GW
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Crown Estate prepares multi-site offshore wind survey campaign
September 22, 2026
The Crown Estate is testing supplier capacity for a 12-month metocean campaign expected to begin in mid-2027 across several offshore locations.
RWE approves 400 MW Dutch battery designed around grid congestion
September 22, 2026
RWE has taken a final investment decision on a 400 MW / 1,100 MWh battery at Moerdijk, with commissioning scheduled for
Allocation Round 8 could buy 19 GW of renewables while cutting consumer costs
September 21, 2026
LCP Delta estimates that an optimised Contracts for Difference auction could procure as much as 19 GW of wind and solar.
Ofgem sets delay penalties for UK’s first offshore hybrid interconnectors
September 21, 2026
LionLink and Nautilus would provide a combined 3.2 GW of cross-border capacity while connecting continental offshore wind. Ofgem is proposing start
MoD radar agreement removes key consent condition for Norfolk Vanguard
September 21, 2026
The government has discharged the air defence radar condition attached to the Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind consent. The decision removes a
Morecambe wind farm secures final planning consent, but hurdles remain
September 15, 2026
The government has approved the transmission infrastructure needed to connect the 480 MW Morecambe offshore wind farm to the grid at
Lords inquiry to examine how clean energy system mitigates ‘Dunkelflaute’ risk
September 15, 2026
A House of Lords inquiry will this week examine whether the UK can maintain secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity during prolonged
Scotland and Wales formalise renewables cooperation through Cardiff Agreement
September 15, 2026
The Cardiff Agreement creates a non-binding framework for cooperation between the Scottish and Welsh governments on renewables, climate resilience, sustainable growth
€2.1 billion Gennaker financing offers a bankability template for offshore wind
September 14, 2026
Skyborn has secured €2.1 billion of non-recourse debt for the 976.5 MW Gennaker wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Amazon
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