Ørsted

December 21, 2023

Ørsted takes final investment decision on 2.9GW offshore wind farm

Danish energy company Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Hornsea 3, a 2.9GW offshore wind farm, dubbed the "world's largest".

November 27, 2023

Octopus takes 12.5% stake in 660MW Irish Sea wind farm

Octopus Energy’s generation arm has taken a 12.5% stake in the 660MW Walney Extension offshore wind farm.

A map of the Hornsea offshore windfarms. Image; Ørsted.

July 13, 2023

Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm gets government green light

Energy Security minister Grant Shapps has given government approval for the construction of the Hornsea Four offshore windfarm.

May 4, 2023

Ørsted says increase in renewable generation was offset by UK Electricity Generator Levy cap

Ørsted A/S announced an increased operating profit for Q1 2023 of £814 million, but said that lower prices and the UK energy price cap had offset its increased renewable generation from new assets.

April 20, 2023

Ørsted signs agreement with Acciona to develop floating wind farms

Ørsted has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with engineering and construction firm Acciona to develop floating wind projects.

September 2, 2022

‘World’s largest’ windfarm enters operation, says Ørsted

Ørsted has revealed the “world’s largest” wind farm has entered full operation boasting 1.3GW of renewable energy generation.

Octopus Energy Generation now manages 3GW of renewable energy assets. Image: Principle Power.

April 29, 2022

Octopus Energy Generation acquires stake in Lincs offshore wind farm

Octopus Energy Generation has made a multi-million pound investment in Lincs wind farm, marking its first acquisition in the operational large offshore wind space.