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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Test Center for Offshore Wind Power Components Will Be Established in the Country

South Korea plans to establish a domestic institution to test key components of large offshore wind turbines exceeding 15 megawatts from March to April 2024.

Mar 22 • 03:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

SV leader criticizes Rødt: Unwise and dramatic

SV leader Kirsti Bergstø criticized the Rødt party's proposal to cut investments in offshore wind energy, calling it unwise and emphasizing the importance of renewable energy for climate change mitigation.

Mar 21 • 10:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Unbelievable: China ignites the largest offshore wind turbine in the world, revealing it alters the local microclimate

China has launched a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine, the largest in the world, located near Hainan in the South China Sea, which is already impacting the local microclimate.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Withdraws billion support from offshore wind project

Enova has withdrawn a NOK 2 billion funding grant for the Goliatvind offshore wind project near Hammerfest due to the project's failure to meet its construction deadline.

Mar 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Newspaper: Trump considers new strategy to eliminate offshore wind

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating agreements with TotalEnergies to abandon planned offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast in exchange for financial compensation.

Mar 17 • 10:24 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Large Wind Farm Delivers Power for the First Time

Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, Thor, has successfully delivered electricity to the Danish grid for the first time.

Mar 17 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Approval of Subordinate Regulations for Offshore Wind Power Law... Nationally Led 'Planned Site' System

The South Korean government has implemented a new 'planned site' system for offshore wind power projects, centralizing the site selection and permitting processes, but this has raised concerns about environmental impacts.

Mar 17 • 05:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Woori Financial Group establishes 500 billion won regional infrastructure fund for investments in solar and offshore wind

Woori Financial Group has announced the establishment of a 500 billion won infrastructure fund aimed at supporting balanced regional development through investments in renewable energy projects.

Mar 17 • 01:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Helmholtz Study: When Wind Farms Slow Down the Currents of the North Sea

A Helmholtz study warns that the extensive expansion of offshore wind farms in the North Sea could significantly alter ocean currents.

Mar 16 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Construction of 7 offshore wind power complexes with a capacity of 11GW on the West Coast

The Korean government plans to develop seven offshore wind power complexes totaling 11GW on the West Coast by 2035, primarily in the Honam region.

Mar 15 • 05:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The sea wind farm dubbed 'ugly monsters' by D. Trump has started supplying electricity

The 'Revolution Wind' offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island has begun supplying electricity, potentially benefiting over 350,000 households in New England.

Mar 14 • 11:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Ørsted's offshore wind farm delivers first electricity to New England

Ørsted's Revolution Wind farm has started supplying electricity to the power grid in New England, USA, after overcoming a previous halt due to national security concerns.

Mar 14 • 08:32 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Revolution Wind sends first power to New England

The Revolution Wind offshore wind farm has begun supplying its first electricity to the grid in New England, USA.

Mar 14 • 06:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Code of Good Practices Urgently Needed

Companies in Poland are facing legal barriers when trying to participate in large investments, particularly in offshore wind projects, with procurement procedures being a significant challenge for SMEs.

Mar 11 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Marine Data Centers AI Wind Energy

Aikido, an American startup, has unveiled the AO60DC, the world's first floating offshore wind turbine that houses artificial intelligence data centers with integrated energy storage.

Mar 10 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

LA's large nuclear power initiative will be twice as expensive as offshore wind

Liberal Alliance's new energy plan proposes the construction of nuclear power facilities in Denmark that will cost significantly more than offshore wind projects.

Mar 9 • 20:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Offshore wind farm survey solves 150-year-old coal supply-ship mystery

The wreck of the City of Hobart, a ship that sank in 1877, has been located off the Victorian coast thanks to a survey conducted for a proposed offshore wind farm.

Mar 7 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Guarantee measure would help bring billions in energy investments to Estonia

The Estonian government is developing a guarantee measure that aims to attract billions of euros in energy investments into the country for projects such as energy storage, offshore wind farms, and nuclear power plants.

Mar 6 • 16:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Congressman Akimoto Claims 'I Wasn't Asked to Question' in Offshore Wind Power Corruption Trial

Former Congressman Akimoto denied allegations of corruption related to offshore wind power projects during a recent trial in Tokyo.

Mar 5 • 09:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Submerged Data Centers: The Latest Trend to Meet Global Demand

Aikido aims to address energy challenges by building submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Mar 5 • 08:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japan's Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Starts Operation Off Kitakyushu City

Japan's largest offshore wind farm, the Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, has commenced operations off the coast of Kitakyushu City, accounting for 40% of the country's total offshore wind power output.

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Europe builds offshore wind farms to reduce electricity prices

The article discusses the construction of offshore wind farms in Europe, aiming to lower electricity prices and enhance energy security through international connections.

Feb 27 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry

The Nova Scotia government has proposed new legislation to ensure financial benefits from the offshore wind industry, implementing a levy on project developers.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czopek, PSEW: Let's Utilize Polish Potential!

The article emphasizes the importance of offshore wind energy as a major industrial project in Poland, highlighting the potential 900 billion PLN investment and the need for collaboration among stakeholders.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Hellenic Cables: New project for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland

Hellenic Cables has secured a contract for the supply of submarine cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland, which will significantly contribute to renewable energy production in the region.

Feb 19 • 06:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Justice Department fights back after federal judge blocks Trump’s wind energy freeze

The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge's ruling that halted Trump's memorandum to pause offshore wind energy projects, amidst concerns from blue states and environmental groups.

Feb 18 • 19:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Has received offshore wind applications worth 9 billion kroner: - Great interest

Five companies have applied for a total of 9 billion kroner in support for floating offshore wind projects in Norway, indicating significant interest in the sector despite rising costs and uncertainties.

Feb 18 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Cables: New project for the offshore wind project BC-Wind in Poland

Hellenic Cables has secured a contract from DEME to supply inter-array cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland.

Feb 17 • 18:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Atlantic Canada’s offshore wind potential is massive, but less than projected: report

A new report reveals that while Atlantic Canada has great potential for offshore wind energy, the actual energy output may not meet previous political projections due to various limiting factors.

Feb 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Enemies of Trump', US offshore wind companies struggle to survive

US offshore wind companies are racing to operationalize their projects amid efforts by Donald Trump to halt their progress.

Feb 16 • 16:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KB Financial Successfully Finances 'Sinan Uido Offshore Wind Power Project' as the First Investment of the National Growth Fund

KB Financial has successfully completed a 2.89 trillion won loan financing for the Sinan Uido offshore wind power project, marking the first investment from the National Growth Fund.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Trump Administration Will Appeal Rulings on Ørsted Projects

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed the resumption of construction on several offshore wind projects by the Danish company Ørsted after previously ordering work to halt.

Feb 11 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Trump administration will appeal decisions regarding Ørsted projects

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed several offshore wind projects, including those of the Danish company Ørsted, to resume construction after initial halts ordered by the administration.

Feb 11 • 16:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Defense Forces Do Not Want Wind Power Here

The Finnish Defense Forces oppose offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Finland, citing reasons related to electricity pricing and infrastructure.

Feb 11 • 12:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Decision on the expansion of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm at the earliest in 2028 – the market situation is now extremely challenging

Finland's decision regarding the expansion of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm has been postponed until at least 2028 due to challenging market conditions.

Feb 11 • 09:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

World's Largest Chuja Island Offshore Wind Power Project Faces Crisis as Korea Midland Power Withdraws Bid

Korea Midland Power's withdrawal from the single bid for Jeju's Chuja Island offshore wind power project risks jeopardizing the locality's public-led renewable energy initiative.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New Attempt at Danish Energy Island: – Extremely Expensive

Denmark and Germany are willing to invest up to 214 billion kroner in the offshore wind island project called Energiø Bornholm, but critics consider it overly expensive.

Feb 7 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Iberdrola skyrockets electricity production in Spain with gas and solar energy

Iberdrola has reported a significant increase in its electricity production in Spain for 2025, leveraging gas and solar energy, with offshore wind technology also showing a global growth of 38%.

Feb 7 • 03:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Letters to the Editor. Abolish the effect fee and raise fossil taxes

The author argues for the abolition of the unreasonable effect fee, an increase in fossil taxes, and a quick expansion of offshore wind power.

Feb 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government receives broad support for energy island worth billions: "This is a big middle finger to Trump and Putin"

Denmark is closer to initiating a historic offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea, following a financing agreement for Energy Island Bornholm reached by the government and several parties in Parliament.

Feb 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Utilitas Wind receives construction permit for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm

Utilitas Wind has been granted construction permits for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm and the installation of an export cable to connect it to Estonia's main grid.

Feb 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Kathy Hochul celebrates a million-dollar project that will benefit thousands in Long Island

New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the resumption of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project, which is expected to create job opportunities and enhance sustainable electricity supply for the region after a federal judge authorized its continuation.

Feb 4 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

The sun rises over Danish wind turbine giants after another Trump defeat – but what is the president up to now?

The Danish wind turbine industry, led by Ørsted, has won yet another legal battle against the Trump administration's efforts to undermine offshore renewable energy.

Feb 3 • 20:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

The Sun Rises Over Danish Wind Turbine Giants After New Trump Defeat – So What Will the US President Do Now?

Danish wind turbine company Ørsted has successfully defeated the Trump administration in court for the fifth time in three weeks, combating efforts to undermine offshore renewable energy.

Feb 3 • 20:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Agreement in the House: Unique Energy Island Will More Than Double Denmark's Offshore Wind Capacity

A political agreement has been reached in the Danish Parliament to realize the Energy Island Bornholm project, aimed at providing green electricity to both Denmark and Germany.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Ørsted will sell all its land windmills in Europe

The Danish energy company Ørsted is focusing on building and operating offshore wind farms and has announced a deal to sell its entire European onshore wind business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for 10.7 billion kroner, pending regulatory approval expected in the second quarter of the year.

Feb 3 • 07:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US judge allows last of five offshore wind projects halted by Trump to proceed

A federal judge's ruling has allowed Denmark's Ørsted to continue with its Sunrise Wind project, lifting the halt on offshore wind projects initiated by the Trump administration.

Feb 2 • 20:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian beach community battles global company's offshore turbines

Residents of Seaspray in Victoria are opposing a proposed offshore wind farm that would install up to 70 turbines 10 kilometers from their beach.

Feb 2 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Another victory for Ørsted: Can resume work off the east coast of the USA

Ørsted has received court permission to resume construction of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm off the east coast of the USA after a federal court ruling.

Feb 2 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power?

Construction has resumed on four offshore wind mega-projects, seen as victories for clean energy despite challenges from the Trump administration.

Feb 2 • 12:30 UTC

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