offshore wind

April 28, 2025

First monopile installed at 1.4GW East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm

The offshore construction of ScottishPower’s East Anglia THREE wind farm has officially begun with the installation of the first foundations for the project.

April 25, 2025

Moray West onshore wind farm switched on by Scottish Secretary

Ocean Winds’ Moray West offshore wind farm has been officially switched on to full capacity by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray.

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April 24, 2025

UK government announces £300 million boost for offshore wind

Prime minister Kier Starmer has announced a £300 million investment into offshore wind supply chains through Great British Energy.

April 22, 2025

OWIC sets measures to coordinate action on underwater noise

A new report by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) has laid out new systems to ensure the management of underwater noise is coordinated across marine industries.

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April 14, 2025

WIND ROUND-UP: RWE deploys bubble curtain, RES Welsh farm to add £26 million to UK economy

Two wind stories from the UK this week, including RWE's use of a bubble curtain and progress for an RES wind farm in Wales.

April 10, 2025

Ofgem picks preferred bidder for Moray West offshore transmission ownership

Ofgem has appointed Transmission Capital Partners as its preferred bidder for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind power plant.

April 4, 2025

Octopus Energy takes 10% stake in East Anglia One wind farm

The generation arm of the UK’s largest energy supplier, Octopus Energy, has taken a 10% stake in one of the world’s largest operational wind farms.

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April 2, 2025

Crown Estate grants £15 million to offshore wind infrastructure fund

The Crown Estate has allocated £15 million to the second round of its Supply Chain Accelerator.

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April 1, 2025

RWE signs 10-year CPPA to power 400 retail locations

German power generator RWE has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) to supply renewable energy to over 400 UK locations.

March 31, 2025

UK wind applications rose over 250% YoY in 2024, 2025 starts with second best Q1 for onshore ever

Josh Cornes summarises onshore and offshore wind developments through 2024 and so far into 2025, with offshore wind the dominating technology in the mix.