A less dense development of offshore wind in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the North Sea, and a relocation of capacities to neighboring countries can both increase the yield from offshore wind and reduce costs, a new study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (Fraunhofer
Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has launched a second amendment procedure for the country’s 2025 Offshore Site Development Plan (Flächenentwicklungsplan/FEP), proposing several changes to offshore wind areas, auction schedules and grid connection plans in the North Sea. The
Norwegian Offshore Wind (NOW) and Humber Marine and Renewables (HMR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between their members and supporting offshore wind and supply chain development across the North Sea. The agreement was signed on 16 June during the
Taiwan now has 500 wind turbines installed in its waters, and a cumulative offshore wind capacity of 4.8 GW, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said on 14 June. The 500th turbine was installed on 12 June, with the milestone achieved only a few days after the latest report from the Global Wind E
Kenya has become the first African country to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), marking a milestone for the global expansion of offshore wind. Announced at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on 17 June, Kenya’s accession to GOWA positions Africa alongside Europe, Asia, North A
Europe’s offshore wind sector supported around 180,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and generated approximately EUR 26 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2025, according to an analysis by Menon Economics and TGS | 4C. The study found that around 55,000 jobs were supported directly through comp
A new industry-led initiative aimed at accelerating offshore wind innovation and strengthening the UK’s manufacturing base was launched on 16 June. The Wind Innovation Hub, announced at the Global Offshore Wind event, has been established as an independent partnership bringing together the Offshore
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has called on governments worldwide to accelerate offshore wind deployment and treat offshore wind projects as critical energy infrastructure, warning that a faster build-out is necessary to strengthen energy security and reduce exposure to future energy market
Offshore Energy Amsterdam 2026 has officially opened its Early Bird ticket sales. Industry professionals can now secure their place at Europe’s leading event for the offshore energy and maritime sectors with an exclusive 25% discount, available until 30 June 2026. Taking place on 24 and 25 November
RWE is reportedly considering a deal with the Trump administration to surrender US offshore wind leases in exchange for commitments tied to fossil fuel investments, prompting more than 50 US organisations to urge the company to abandon the reported negotiations. In a letter addressed to RWE CEO Mark
California remains committed to deploying 25 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045, according to state officials who were at the recently held 2026 Pacific Offshore Wind Summit, hosted by Offshore Wind California. David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission, reiterated California’s of
The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) has proposed that the government introduce a legally regulated mechanism allowing developers to voluntarily return offshore wind sites that are unlikely to be realised, which would enable a rapid re-tendering of the sites. According to the associatio
The Offshore Wind Academy (OWA) has received accreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), becoming the second organisation in the US offshore wind sector to obtain the certificate. The accreditation allows the Massachusetts-based training provider t
RWE has announced changes to the management board of its offshore wind business, with CEO Sven Utermöhlen set to leave the company on 30 September 2026. Utermöhlen will not renew his contract and will step down at his own request, after which he will continue to advise RWE’s offshore wind division f
