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Editors’ Picks | Offshore Wind News in 2024: ‘The First, The Largest, The Record’

Some news are important for the offshore wind industry at large, some are significant for parts of the supply chain or in certain regions, and some are just good to know. With 366 days and thousands of news in 2024 behind us, the task of choosing only a few stories was not an easy one […]

about 1 year ago

Low Carbon Contracts Company ScottishPower

Planning & Permitting

9.58 GW of Renewable Energy Contracts Signed in UK’s Latest CfD Auction

The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), a UK government-owned company, has signed 130 contracts for a total of 9.58 GW of renewable energy generation, covering the projects that were successful in the country’s latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6). AR6 secured a broad rang

about 1 year ago

A photo of Ocean Winds' Moray East offshore wind farm in Scotland

Planning & Permitting

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm Moves Forward with Onshore Application

Ocean Winds has completed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Caledonia offshore wind farm and has started the process of submitting applications for its 2 GW Scottish project. The project’s first consent application is for the onshore transmission works (substation and underground cab

about 1 year ago

Planning & Permitting

New UK Initiative to Boost Local Supply Chains and Jobs in Offshore Wind

During the opening day of the World Leaders Summit at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new strategy aimed at motivating offshore wind developers to invest in the country’s industrial heartlands, coastal areas, and oil and gas communities. According to the go

about 1 year ago

A visualization of the Berwick Bank Wind Farm

Planning & Permitting

SSE Clears Path for Berwick Bank’s Onshore Connection in Northumberland

Northumberland County Council has granted outline planning permission for the Berwick Bank offshore wind project’s onshore transmission infrastructure and grid connection. The decision by Northumberland County Council approves the onshore export cables, converter station, and associated grid connect

about 1 year ago

A photo of the Rampion offshore wind farm off Brighton, UK, in sunrise

Planning & Permitting

UK Energy Secretary to Decide on Rampion 2 by Early February 2025

The UK Planning Inspectorate has submitted its recommendation report on Rampion 2, the proposed 1.2 GW extension to the existing 400 MW Rampion offshore wind farm in Sussex, to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who now has three months to issue a decision. The inspectorate clo

about 1 year ago

Planning & Permitting

5.3 GW of UK Offshore Wind Projects Secure Contracts for Difference

Offshore wind developers have been awarded contracts for approximately 5.3 GW of capacity in the UK’s latest Contract for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6). Ørsted received the largest CfD for offshore wind, securing 2.4 GW for the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project. The offshore wind farms awa

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

SSE and RWE’s North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Extension Project Moves Forward

The Development Consent Order (DCO) application of the North Falls Offshore Wind Farm, a 50/50 joint venture between RWE and SSE Renewables, has been accepted for examination by the UK Planning Inspectorate. The project’s DCO application was submitted in July 2024. North Falls now moves into the pre

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

UK Expertise Can Help Boost New Zealand’s Offshore Wind Industry, Report Says

A new report, prepared by global energy consultancy Xodus and published on 14 August, says that the UK, as the world’s second-largest offshore wind market, can help unlock the full potential of New Zealand’s offshore wind industry. With 15,000 kilometres of coastline, New Zealand holds vast offshore

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

The Crown Estate Issues Invitation to Tender for Pre-Qualified Celtic Sea Floating Wind Bidders

The Crown Estate has invited proposals from the pre-qualified bidders in the Round 5 seabed leasing process which will award up to 4.5 GW of floating wind capacity in the Celtic Sea. On 13 August, The Crown Estate said the second phase of the leasing process got underway on 8 August, following the c

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

USV Fleet Deployed at Dogger Bank D Offshore Wind Farm Site for Geophysical Survey

A multibeam echosounder (MBES) geophysical survey of the Dogger Bank D offshore wind site, using several uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), is scheduled to start on 13 August. According to information in the project’s Notice to Mariners, XOCEAN will deploy multiple USVs to survey the wind turbine arra

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

UK Planning Inspectorate Completes Rampion 2 Examination, Next Stop Secretary of State

The UK Planning Inspectorate has completed the examination of RWE’s application for a development consent order (DCO) for Rampion 2, the proposed 1.2 GW extension to the existing 400 MW Rampion offshore wind farm in Sussex. The Examining Authority (ExA) at the Inspectorate now has three months to ma

about 2 years ago

Planning & Permitting

UK Boosts Sixth CfD Auction Budget, Earmarks GBP 1.1 Billion for Offshore Wind

The UK government has decided to increase the budget for the next Allocation Round 6 (AR6) to GBP 1.5 billion, including GBP 1.1 billion for offshore wind. The funding uplift represents more than a 50 per cent increase on the budget previously set in March this year. At the beginning of this year, t

about 2 years ago

An aerial photo of wind turbines and a red vessel at Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Planning & Permitting

Offshore Wind at Forefront of UK’s State-Owned Clean Energy Company’s Partnership with Crown Estate

The UK government will today (25 July) introduce a bill to establish Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean energy company. Ahead of issuing the bill, the government revealed a partnership between the new company and The Crown Estate which is estimated to lead to as much as 20-30 GW in new off

about 2 years ago