offshore wind

/BRUSSELS, September 9, 2026, 9:30 CEST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ In the six months after the outbreak of the Iran War, solar power delivered over €30 billion in cost savings for Europe by reducing the need for gas imports, according to SolarPower Europe.

/BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, August 26, 2026, 10:00 CEST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ Following a sustained period of strategic planning and interdepartmental collaboration, the Romanian government has formally approved the definitive list of offshore wind farm sites eligible for concession in the nation’s Black Sea territory.

/LONDON, August 12, 2026, 11:00 BST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ Türkiye is set to launch its first offshore wind tender in the first quarter of 2027, marking a major milestone for the country's renewable energy sector. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasised that offshore wind is a top strategic priority for the government, with a clear target to install 5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity by 2035. This initiative positions Türkiye to accelerate the diversification of its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and unlock new opportunities for investment…

/BRUSSELS, July 24, 2026, 11:00 CEST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ The European Commission has released two comprehensive guidance documents detailing the implementation of Article 25 and Article 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Act. These documents are designed to strategically harness public procurement as a catalyst for strengthening Europe’s manufacturing ecosystem for net-zero technologies.

/LONDON, July 22, 2026, 9:00 BST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has announced plans for a GBP 1.5 billion repowering project that will double the generation capacity of Whitelee, the UK’s premier onshore wind farm. This strategic investment is designed to significantly strengthen the nation’s energy security, support the creation of hundreds of skilled jobs, and unlock GBP 500 million in new opportunities for the domestic supply chain, reinforcing SPR’s leadership in the UK renewable energy sector.

/LONDON, July 25, 2025, 10:30 BST, IRENA, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ Total installed costs for renewable energy decreased by over 10% for all technologies between 2023 and 2024, except for solar (very small increase), offshore wind, which remained stable, and bioenergy, where costs increased by 16%.

/DUBLIN, IRELAND, July 23, 2025, 10:30 IST, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH™/ The Irish government has approved a significant €3.5 billion investment in the country's electricity grid infrastructure, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This is the largest single investment in Ireland’s electricity network in its history. This transformative initiative will enhance the country’s energy security, support economic growth, and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.