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Milestone Alert: World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Hits a Big Step! A game-changing moment for global renewable energy 🎉: Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 — set to be the world’s largest offshore wind farm — has installed its first XXL monopile foundation, marking a key milestone ahead of its 2027 operational launch. Delivered by Danish offshore wind specialist Cadeler 🇩🇰, this is the first of 197 monopiles planned for the project. Installed using the purpose-built Wind Ally vessel , the foundation paves the way for the farm’s 2.9 GW capacity — enough to power 3.3 million UK homes with clean energy 🏡. Part of the massive Hornsea Zone in the North Sea 🌍, Hornsea 3 joins operational Hornsea 1 & 2, with Hornsea 4 in the pipeline. Beyond clean power, it will create 5,000 construction jobs and 1,200 long-term roles 🛠️👷♂️, boosting the UK’s energy security and net-zero goals. The OLA team focuses on overseas new energy, follows industry trends and cooperates with partners to expand global green energy markets 🤝. #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Hornsea3 #NetZero #Sustainability #UKEnergy #CleanPower

but Norway continues to demonstrate why it remains one of the global leaders in offshore energy innovation. Hywind Tampen reaching full 300MW capacity is a hugely significant milestone — not just for floating offshore wind, but for the wider future of industrial-scale energy transition. What makes this project particularly impressive is that it moves floating wind firmly beyond “pilot project” territory and into real commercial offshore energy delivery: ⚡ 11 floating Siemens Gamesa turbines ⚡ Operating in harsh North Sea conditions ⚡ Powering operational offshore oil & gas platforms directly ⚡ Around 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions displaced annually ⚡ Demonstrating strong deepwater wind performance with a reported 52% capacity factor The integration of floating wind into existing offshore energy infrastructure is likely to become an increasingly important part of the global transition strategy — particularly in regions where deepwater conditions limit fixed-bottom development. Projects such as Hywind Tampen also continue to highlight the importance of engineering capability, offshore operations expertise, marine infrastructure and international collaboration across the sector. A major achievement for everyone involved. #FloatingWind #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #OffshoreEnergy #NetZero #WindEnergy #Engineering #Marine #Norway #Infrastructure #OilAndGas #EnergySector #EnergyInnovation #SiemensGamesa #HywindTamper

OW Ocean Winds completes the final turbine installation at the 500 MW Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France, moving the 61-turbine project into full operation. #OffshoreWind #OWOceanWinds #RenewableEnergy #FranceEnergy #WindPower

Haizea Wind Group has completed 186 tower sections for 62 Siemens Gamesa turbines at the 496 MW Dieppe-Le Tréport offshore wind farm in France. #OffshoreWind #HaizeaWindGroup #SiemensGamesa #WindEnergy #France

Haizea Wind Group has completed 186 tower sections for 62 Siemens Gamesa turbines at the 496 MW Dieppe-Le Tréport offshore wind farm in France. #OffshoreWind #HaizeaWindGroup #SiemensGamesa #WindEnergy #France

The Yeu–Noirmoutier offshore wind farm has now completed offshore installation, with all 61 Siemens Gamesa turbines in place, while commissioning is being finalized. The project contributes directly to France’s energy transition while supporting Europe’s broader ambition to build a more secure, resilient and independent energy system. It also reflects a wider European priority: strengthening regional manufacturing capabilities, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and building a competitive renewable energy supply base rooted in Europe. The nacelles and blades were manufactured and assembled at Siemens Gamesa’s Le Havre plant, demonstrating how local industry supports large‑scale offshore wind delivery while advancing Europe’s long‑term energy security ambitions. Proud to work alongside EMYN, a consortium including OW Ocean Winds, Sumitomo Corporation, Banque des Territoires, Vendée Energie, Allianz, and all partners whose expertise and collaboration are bringing this project to life.

The UK’s offshore wind pipeline continues to build momentum. Thistle Wind Partners has submitted consent applications for its 1 GW Bowdun offshore wind project off Scotland, capable of powering over 1.2 million homes. As the UK pushes toward its 50 GW offshore wind target by 2030, projects like this underline the scale of development needed to deliver a secure, renewable energy future. 👉 https://ow.ly/o7zU50Z04fU #OffshoreWind #Renewables #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #WindPower #NetZero

The UK’s offshore wind pipeline continues to build momentum. Thistle Wind Partners has submitted consent applications for its 1 GW Bowdun offshore wind project off Scotland, capable of powering over 1.2 million homes. As the UK pushes toward its 50 GW offshore wind target by 2030, projects like this underline the scale of development needed to deliver a secure, renewable energy future. 👉 https://ow.ly/o7zU50Z04fU #OffshoreWind #Renewables #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #WindPower #NetZero

DNV has supported Galp on the acquisition of a 351 MW portfolio of 17 operational onshore wind farms in Spain. DNV acted as Technical Advisor, delivering a coordinated due diligence across multiple sites operating under different technical, contractual and regulatory frameworks, all within a compressed timeframe. Our work spanned site inspections, performance and energy yield assessments, turbine technology reviews, remaining useful lifetime analysis, permitting checks, and repowering potential, an increasingly critical factor as Spain’s wind fleet matures. This transaction reflects a wider shift in the market: established energy players are accelerating decarbonisation by acquiring operational renewable assets, prioritising speed to capacity and value optimisation alongside new-build projects. With Spain targeting 74% renewable electricity by 2030, and wind expected to play a central role, rigorous technical due diligence and asset optimisation will be essential to delivering sustainable growth at scale. Read more : https://lnkd.in/eS8eyjMN