Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Energiekontor, Elgin, Offshore Wind Solicitation in New York, and others.
New York Cancels Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation
New York State has cancelled its fifth offshore wind solicitation, pausing what was expected to be another major procurement round for large-scale projects. The decision reflects ongoing market pressures, including rising costs, supply chain constraints, and financing challenges affecting the US offshore wind sector. The move introduces fresh uncertainty for developers and investors counting on steady procurement schedules to advance multi-gigawatt pipelines. It also underscores the broader headwinds facing offshore wind in the Northeast, where inflation, higher interest rates, and contract renegotiations have slowed progress. Despite the cancellation, offshore wind remains central to New York’s long-term clean energy and climate goals. State authorities are expected to reassess procurement structures to better align pricing, risk allocation, and project economics with evolving market conditions.
Energiekontor Commissions Repowered Oederquart Wind Park
Energiekontor has powered up the repowered Oederquart wind park in Germany, replacing older turbines with modern, higher-capacity machines to boost output and efficiency. The repowering initiative enables significantly greater energy generation from the same site footprint, maximising land use and grid connection infrastructure. By installing advanced turbine technology, the upgraded wind farm will deliver increased clean electricity production, improved performance, and enhanced reliability. Repowering projects play a crucial role in Germany’s energy transition by accelerating capacity growth without requiring new site development or lengthy permitting processes. The milestone strengthens Energiekontor’s operational portfolio and supports national targets for expanding onshore wind capacity, reinforcing the importance of modernisation strategies in advancing Europe’s low-carbon power system.
Elgin Secures Eight UK Solar Contracts for Difference
Elgin has won eight Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for solar projects in the UK’s latest allocation round, strengthening its development pipeline and reinforcing confidence in utility-scale solar. The awards provide long-term price stability through fixed strike prices, improving bankability and enabling projects to move toward construction. The successful bids highlight the continued competitiveness of solar energy in the UK market, supported by falling technology costs and strong policy frameworks. Once operational, the projects will deliver low-carbon, cost-efficient electricity, contributing to energy security and net-zero targets. For Elgin, the wins mark a significant milestone in expanding its UK footprint and scaling renewable capacity, underscoring the growing role of solar in the country’s evolving clean energy mix.
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