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US states sue Trump Administration over cancellation of offshore wind lease
3 June 2026
Seven US states have sued the Trump administration and TotalEnergy over the cancellation of offshore wind lease.
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Research shows growth in the UK’s green economy
3 June 2026
The UK net zero economy is growing, now valued at £100 billion per year, supporting the UK’s economic output and creating jobs.
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TotalEnergies files authorisation application for 1.5GW French offshore wind project
1 June 2026
Centre Manche 2 development off the Normandy coast moves into the permitting phase
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UK sets out indicative AR8 Contracts for Difference timetable
28 May 2026
The UK Government has published an indicative timeline for Allocation Round 8 (AR8) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme,
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More than 50 groups urge RWE not to exit US offshore wind
27 May 2026
The Trump administration is facing growing scrutiny over agreements that compensate offshore wind developers for abandoning US lease positions
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Offshore wind and energy infrastructure help drive Scotland’s £10bn net-zero economy
27 May 2026
Scotland’s net-zero economy now supports more than 105,000 jobs and contributes £10.2bn to the country’s economic output, according to new research reported by the BBC
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European turbine makers push for tighter controls on Chinese wind technology
26 May 2026
European wind turbine manufacturers are calling for tighter restrictions on non-Western suppliers amid growing concerns over cybersecurity and supply chain resilience.
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Australia backs renewable expansion as offshore wind activity grows
25 May 2026
Australia has selected 20 renewable energy and battery storage projects under the latest round of its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS
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UK clarifies offshore wind compensation and evidence requirements
21 May 2026
The UK government has published updated guidance outlining how offshore wind developers should address and compensate for environmental harm linked to project development in English waters.
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Denmark receives bids for North Sea Central and Hesselø offshore wind tenders
21 May 2026
The Danish Energy Agency has confirmed that bids have been submitted for both the North Sea Central and Hesselø offshore wind tender areas
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MPs formally back the Government’s offshore-led energy transition strategy
21 May 2026
MPs have backed the UK Government’s offshore-led energy transition strategy after rejecting a Conservative amendment calling for new North Sea oil and gas exploration licences.
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California reaffirms 25GW floating offshore wind target
20 May 2026
State officials and industry leaders have reaffirmed plans to develop 25GW
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Germany’s offshore wind strategy faces mounting strain
19 May 2026
Concerns over the long-term economics of Germany’s offshore wind sector continue to grow as developers face rising costs
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UK signals EU electricity deal in King’s Speech briefing
14 May 2026
The UK government has outlined plans to negotiate a new electricity agreement with the EU to improve cross-border power trading and support investment in North Sea energy infrastructure.
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Turkey targets first offshore wind auction after identifying four zones
13 May 2026
Turkey has identified four offshore wind development zones and plans to launch its first offshore wind YEKA auction after the permitting process is complete.
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Crown Estate targets next 20-30 GW wave of UK offshore wind
13 May 2026
The Crown Estate has outlined plans to bring a further 20-30 GW of offshore wind capacity to market in the UK by the end of the decade.
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UK opens AR8 CfD exemption process
11 May 2026
The UK government has issued an exemptions request notice ahead of Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8, outlining provisional timelines and eligible technologies.
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Victoria commits A$124.5m to offshore wind terminal development
8 May 2026
The Victorian Government will invest A$124.5 million to progress development activities for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings.
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UK confirms £200m Clean Industry Bonus budget for AR8
6 May 2026
The UK government has confirmed a £200 million budget for Clean Industry Bonus payments in Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 8.
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NATO monitors Russian naval vessel near UK wind farm
6 May 2026
A Russian naval repair vessel has been detected near a UK offshore wind farm, prompting NATO monitoring activity.
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