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India, UK launch offshore wind taskforce
By February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have set up a joint Offshore Wind Taskforce to accelerate project implementation, strengthen supply chains, and address structural challenges in India’s offshore wind sector. The initiative was launched by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi along with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron. The Taskforce has been established under the India–UK Vision 2035 framework and the Fourth Energy Dialogue…

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L&T incorporates offshore wind subsidiary in the Netherlands
By February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) announced on February 10, 2026, that it has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands, named L&T Energy Offshore Wind B.V. The entity has been registered with the Dutch Trade Register and is set up to operate in the offshore wind energy segment. The subsidiary has been incorporated with an initial issued share capital of 1 EURO, fully subscribed by L&T. In regulatory filings to the BSE and…

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European states commit to 100 GW offshore wind target for North Sea
By January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Energy ministers from several European countries, along with industry leaders, have signed a joint declaration in Hamburg to scale up offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. The declaration sets an interim target of 100 GW as part of a broader effort to cut energy costs and strengthen regional energy security. Ministers from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Iceland signed the declaration, alongside representatives from the North…

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UK awards 8.4 GW offshore wind capacity in CfD Round 7
By January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

The United Kingdom Government has awarded contracts for 8.4 GW of new offshore wind capacity under its seventh Contracts for Difference allocation round. The round is expected to attract £3.4 billion in private investment and support up to 7,000 jobs across the country. Allocation Round 7 (AR7) is expected to deliver enough electricity to power more than 12 million homes. The programme includes £204 million of public funding through the Clean Industry Bonus, aimed at…

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Japan begins commercial operations at first floating offshore wind farm
By January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind power project, with Goto Offshore Wind Farm Special Purpose Company (SPC) announcing that the facility off Goto City in Nagasaki Prefecture is now online, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy programme. Goto Offshore Wind Farm is the first project in Japan to receive full approval under the Marine Renewable Energy Sea Area Utilisation Act. The approval was granted by the Minister…

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Vestas secures 390 MW offshore wind project order in South Korea
By December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Vestas has won a 390 MW turbine order for the Shinan-Ui offshore wind project in South Korea, marking its first offshore wind contract in the country. The project includes a long-term service deal and supports South Korea’s expanding offshore wind pipeline. The order comes from Shinan-Ui Offshore Wind, a consortium of Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, Korea Midland Power Co., Ltd. (KOMIPO), Future Energy Fund and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. The project is located in Jeollanam…

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Philippines launches first auction for fixed-bottom offshore wind
By November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

The Philippines has opened its first competitive auction dedicated to fixed bottom offshore wind projects. The Department of Energy has issued the Notice of Auction and Terms of Reference for the fifth Green Energy Auction, offering 3.3 GW of capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Energy Secretary Sharon S Garin said the auction sets clear rules and milestones that can move developers from early studies to bankable projects. She said offshore wind can support…

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CSIR-SERC unveils hybrid floating platform for wind and solar
By November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) in Chennai has developed a hybrid floating platform that generates both wind and solar power from a single structure. The system can be deployed in offshore and inland water bodies, unlocking new surfaces for clean energy. The platform combines horizontal-axis and compact vertical-axis wind turbines with solar PV panels. Vertical turbines are placed between the larger horizontal units to capture wind from all directions, improving space use and total output….

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L&T wins key offshore wind and grid infrastructure projects
By October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a major role in TenneT’s High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore wind program. TenneT, the Dutch-German transmission system operator, nominated L&T in collaboration with Hitachi Energy to deliver advanced HVDC converter stations that will support renewable energy integration across the North Sea. The project aims to accelerate the transmission of large-scale renewable power into the European grid, particularly across German and Dutch offshore wind zones. The partnership combines L&T’s…

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Netherlands to provide subsidy for offshore wind projects
By September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

The Dutch government will allocate about €1 billion ($1.18 billion) in subsidies to support the development of offshore wind farms with a total planned capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). The decision follows a pause in tenders announced in May, after developers raised concerns about the financial viability of projects without government support, according to Reuters. In 2023, the Netherlands extended its target for offshore wind expansion, aiming to grow capacity from 4.7 GW to 21…

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