The global wind energy sector continues to expand rapidly, driven by national decarbonization goals and demand for clean power. Several countries have launched new onshore, offshore, and hybrid wind tenders to attract private investment and speed up renewable capacity addition.
Installed capacity of wind energy sector worldwide is projected to grow from about 1 terawatt (TW) in 2025 to nearly 1.8 TW by 2030, according to estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Wind energy’s share in global power generation is expected to reach around 15 percent by 2030.
Offshore wind will be increasing five-fold to over 200 gigawatts (GW), led by China, the UK, Germany, South Korea, and the United States. Onshore wind will remain dominant, with strong additions in the United States, India, Brazil, and Spain.
Global investments in wind energy are expected to exceed USD 250 billion annually by the end of the decade.
Emerging manufacturing hubs in India, Vietnam, and Eastern Europe will strengthen the wind turbine supply chain.
Technology improvements such as taller towers, larger rotors, and hybrid wind-solar systems will reduce power generation costs by up to 15 percent by 2030.
Here’s a roundup of ten major wind energy tenders announced or awarded recently across key markets.
1. France – Normandy Offshore Wind Tender (Centre Manche 2)
France awarded the 1.5 GW “Centre Manche 2” offshore wind project to a consortium of TotalEnergies and RWE. This is the largest renewable energy project granted in France so far. The tariff is set at around €66 per megawatt hour, and the project is expected to reach a final investment decision by 2029, with operations targeted for 2033.
2. South Korea – Offshore Wind Auction by MOTIE
The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) launched a 1.5 GW offshore wind tender, including 1 GW of fixed-bottom and 0.5 GW of floating capacity. The bid price cap was set at KRW 176,565 per megawatt hour. The move underlines South Korea’s growing push into floating offshore wind technology.
3. India – NHPC Hybrid Wind-Solar Tender
India’s NHPC concluded a 1.2 GW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid tender under a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The average tariff stood at INR 3.41 per kilowatt hour, reflecting robust competition among leading Indian renewable energy developers.
4. Germany – Onshore Wind Auction by Bundesnetzagentur
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) held an onshore “Wind-on-Land” auction in February 2025, awarding 4.094 GW of capacity. The tender received 506 bids totaling 4.896 GW, making it oversubscribed by around 20 percent. The average subsidy value was around 7 euro cents per kilowatt hour, indicating steady market growth.
5. Austria – Onshore Wind Support Auction
Austria’s onshore wind auctions awarded approximately 226 MW of capacity in the first-half of 2025. The projects will receive a 20-year feed-in premium. Although smaller in scale, the tender reflects Austria’s continued support for wind energy expansion.
6. Turkey – YEKA Onshore Wind Auction
Turkey held a 1.2 GW onshore wind auction under its YEKA program, offering sites across five regions. Winning developers will operate under a hybrid mechanism allowing merchant sales for six years, followed by a feed-in tariff for 20 years. The model aims to balance market exposure with long-term revenue stability.
7. Moldova – First Onshore Wind Auction
Moldova conducted its first-ever competitive wind energy auction, awarding around 105 MW of capacity. The winning projects will operate under a 15-year power purchase agreement, transitioning later to a two-sided contract for difference. The tender marks a key milestone in Moldova’s clean energy roadmap.
8. Taiwan and Asia-Pacific – Offshore Wind Round
Taiwan and other Asia-Pacific markets awarded nearly 2.7 GW and 1.9 GW of offshore wind capacity respectively in recent months. Regional governments are scaling up offshore leasing and auction programs to accelerate investment and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
9. Germany – Record Onshore Wind Auction (2024)
Germany’s 2024 onshore wind tender attracted nearly 3 GW of bids, marking its first oversubscribed auction since early 2022. The strong response indicates renewed developer confidence amid improved permitting and grid connection timelines.
10. Global Snapshot – Wind Tenders Lead Renewable Capacity Additions
According to Wood Mackenzie report, governments worldwide awarded about 31 GW of offshore and 34 GW of onshore wind capacity through tenders in 2023. Wind projects now account for nearly half of all renewable capacity procured through competitive bidding globally.
Global Trends and Outlook
The latest wind energy tenders show several clear trends. Offshore wind auctions are expanding beyond Europe into Asia-Pacific, while hybrid tenders combining wind and solar are gaining ground in India and other regions. Emerging markets like Turkey and Moldova are adopting competitive models to attract investors.
Overall, wind energy tenders are setting new benchmarks in capacity and competitiveness, underlining the sector’s growing maturity and global importance in achieving carbon neutrality goals.
Baburajan Kizhakedath