Category: Wind Power

Madawaska wind project in Canada receives government approval

The Madawaska wind project has received government authorisation, enabling the continuation of final permitting and approval processes. The project is being developed through an equal partnership between EDF solutions électriques, the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est L.P., and Société de gestion éolienne de la Madawaska Inc. The project will comprise 45 wind turbines with a combined installed capacity of 274 MW.

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Vestas bags 390 MW wind turbine supply order in South Korea

Vestas has secured a 390 MW offshore wind turbine supply order for the Shinan-Ui offshore wind project located in Jeollanam Province, South Korea. The project is being developed by a consortium comprising Hanwha Ocean, SK Eternix, Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd., Future Energy Fund, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction. The order covers the delivery of 26 offshore wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 15.0 MW.

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EBRD finances 250 MW wind project in Türkiye

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided financing of about $200 million to Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. to support the addition of 250 MW of new wind projects in Muğla, Türkiye. The 250 MW wind projects form a part of the broader 1,000 MW wind project portfolio being implemented by Enerjisa Enerji Üretim across the country. The projects are expected to produce around 630 GWh of electricity annually.

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ENGIE fully commissions 846 MW wind project in Brazil 

ENGIE has achieved full commercial operations at the Serra do Assuruá wind complex in Gentio do Ouro, Bahia, in northeastern Brazil. The project has an installed capacity of 846 MW, consisting of 188 wind turbines spread across 24 wind farms and is supported by 28 km of transmission lines that connect the facility to Brazil’s main electricity grid. The project supplies renewable electricity to the free energy market.

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RWE sells 350 MW Polish offshore wind project to PGE

RWE has entered into an agreement with PGE for the sale of the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind project in the Polish Baltic Sea. The project has a planned installed capacity of 350 MW and is located around 50 km off the coast, north of Ustka. The transaction is expected to reach financial close in the first quarter of 2026. As part of the arrangement, RWE has completed the transfer of the documentation for the neighbouring offshore wind site.

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OX2 begins construction 277 MW wind projects in Finland

OX2 has commenced construction of three onshore wind projects in Finland following a final investment decision, covering a cumulative capacity of 277 MW. The Kannisto wind farm is located in Central Ostrobothnia, and the Korkeamaa wind farm and Salo-Ylikoski wind farm are located in Southern Ostrobothnia. Collectively, the three wind farms are expected to generate approximately 860 GWh of electricity annually. 

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India’s wind sector regains momentum, but challenges persist

As per the National Institute of Wind Energy estimates, India has immense wind energy potential – about 695.5 GW at 120 metres above the ground level. As of October 31, 2025, India’s installed wind power capacity stands at 53.59 GW. The wind sector is entering a phase of meaningful but measured progress. Momentum is building through hybrids, RTC demand and a strong manufacturing base, yet execution bottlenecks, slow contracting and offshore uncertainties must be resolved for the country to stay on course toward its ambitious 2030 wind capacity target.

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Equinor’s wind-solar hybrid project in Brazil begins operations 

Equinor has commenced commercial operations at its first hybrid project in Brazil, combining 140 MW of solar capacity with 223 MW of wind capacity at the Serra da Babilônia site in Bahia. The solar plant has been developed alongside the existing wind project, Serra da Babilônia Wind, operated by its subsidiary, Rio Energy. The solar plant is expected to produce 236 GWh of renewable energy annually.

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LS Power acquires bp’s US onshore wind portfolio

LS Power has completed the acquisition of bp’s onshore wind operations in US, that is bp Wind Energy North America Inc., adding around 1,300 MW of operating wind capacity across 10 projects to its portfolio. The transaction has met all the required regulatory and closing conditions. Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as the legal advisor, while Barclays and Santander served as financial advisors to LS Power for the acquisition.

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EDF and partner secure financing for 124 MW wind project in Canada

EDF power solutions Canada and Énergie Renouvelable Granit Inc have announced thatthe Haute-Chaudière wind project in Quebec, Canada has secured non-recourse construction and term financing. The 124 MW project received the funding from a group of lenders that includes National Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Desjardins Group, KfW IPEX-Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

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Italy auctions 7.4 GW solar and 940 MW wind projects 

Italy’s energy management agency has released the results for wind and solar projects under the FER-X Transitory decree. A total of around 940 MW has been allocated to 29 wind projects, with a weighted average award price of €72.851 per MWh. Additionally, approximately 7,700 MW has been awarded to 474 solar projects, with a weighted average award price of €6.825 per MWh.

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Azerbaijan inks agreement for 600 MW offshore wind project

The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan and Clean Energy Capital LLC, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Green Energy Company LLC, have entered into an implementation agreement for an offshore wind project. The agreement covers the evaluation, planning, and execution of an offshore wind project in the Caspian Sea. The initial phase of the project will have a capacity of 200 MW, with the total planned capacity of the project being 600 MW.

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OX2 acquires 235 MW wind projects in Romania

OX2 has acquired three onshore wind projects in Romania from Future Power. These three projects, with a cumulative capacity of 235 MW, are located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties. All are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to the permitting progress. With this acquisition, OX2’s portfolio in the country now exceeds 1.1 GW, covering nine onshore wind projects.

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Philippines launches 3.3 GW offshore wind auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Government of the Philippines has issued the Notice of Auction and the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the fifth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-5). The auction marks the country’s first competitive process dedicated exclusively to fixed-bottom offshore wind projects. The round offers 3,300 MW to be delivered between 2028 and 2030.

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Denmark floats tenders for 2.8 GW offshore wind projects

The Danish Energy Agency has launched tenders for three offshore wind farms with a combined minimum capacity of 2.8 GW. The three projects are North Sea Mid, Hesselø in the Kattegat, and North Sea South. The projects will be offered under a two-sided capability-based contract for difference that secures a fixed electricity price for developers and reduces the risk of low tariffs.

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Cordelio Power begins operations of 135 MW wind project in Arkansas

Cordelio Power’s 135 MW Crossover wind project in Cross County, Arkansas has commenced commercial operations. The project will deliver all its electricity to Microsoft under a 20-year contract. The project was built by M.A. Mortenson as its engineering, procurement and construction contractor. Wind turbines for the project were supplied by Vestas, who oversee the turbines’ long-term operations and maintenance.

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South Korea floats tender for 230 MW onshore wind projects

South Korea has issued a competitive bidding call for onshore wind projects totalling around 230 MW for the second half of 2025. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced that applications will be accepted through the Korea Energy Agency’s Renewable Energy Center. Bidding will remain open from November 17, 2025 to December 29, 2025, allowing 30 working days for submissions.

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Nama PWP, Sembcorp ink PPA for Dhofar II wind project in Oman

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Utilities and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) to develop the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman. The joint venture between Sembcorp and OQAE will build, own, and operate the project, which will supply electricity to Nama PWP once completed.

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186 MW Pahkakoski wind farm begins operations in Finland

Ilmatar has commenced commercial operations at the Pahkakoski wind farm located in Ii, Northern Ostrobothnia. The project comprises 30 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 186 MW. The turbines installed at Pahkakoski reach a tip height of 245 metres. Construction of the wind farm began in late 2023. The project undertook the transport, crane, and installation contracting model.

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