Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from TotalEnergies, Ocean Winds, Sonnedix and others.
TotalEnergies Begins Site Surveys for 2-GW Nordsee Offshore Wind Project
TotalEnergies has launched site surveys for its planned 2-GW Nordsee offshore wind project, marking an early development milestone in the German North Sea. The surveys will assess seabed, environmental, and geotechnical conditions to support detailed project design and permitting. The move signals continued momentum in Germany’s large-scale offshore wind expansion, aimed at strengthening energy security and accelerating decarbonisation. Early-stage surveys are critical to de-risking construction timelines and optimising turbine foundation design. Once developed, the Nordsee project is expected to deliver substantial volumes of clean electricity, contributing to Germany’s renewable energy targets. The milestone reinforces TotalEnergies’ strategy to expand its offshore wind portfolio across Europe as part of its broader transition toward low-carbon energy solutions.
Ocean Winds Secures 1.2-GW Westward Offshore Wind Licence
Ocean Winds has secured a 1.2-GW licence for the Westward offshore wind project, strengthening its development pipeline in a key European market. The award grants site development rights and marks a major step toward advancing one of the region’s next-generation offshore wind farms. The licence underscores continued government support for large-scale offshore wind as part of broader energy security and decarbonisation strategies. With early-stage planning now underway, Ocean Winds will progress environmental assessments, grid studies, and stakeholder consultations. Once operational, the project is expected to deliver substantial volumes of renewable electricity, supporting national climate targets and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The milestone reinforces Ocean Winds’ position as a leading global developer committed to expanding utility-scale offshore wind capacity.
Sonnedix Secures CfD for 15-MW Bengrove Solar Project
Sonnedix has won a Contract for Difference (CfD) for its 15-MW Bengrove solar project, providing long-term revenue certainty and enabling the scheme to move toward construction. The award was secured in the latest UK allocation round, reinforcing continued policy support for utility-scale solar. The CfD mechanism offers price stability by guaranteeing a fixed strike price, helping shield projects from wholesale market volatility and improving financing prospects. For consumers, the Bengrove project will deliver cost-competitive, low-carbon electricity, supporting the UK’s net-zero targets and energy security goals. The award strengthens Sonnedix’s growing UK portfolio and highlights sustained investor confidence in the country’s solar market and clean energy transition framework.
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