
Victoria Launches First Australian Offshore Wind Auction for 2GW
Victoria has opened the first Australian offshore wind auction for an initial 2GW, with bids closing in August 2027 and contracts expected to be awarded in 2028.

Victoria has opened the first Australian offshore wind auction for an initial 2GW, with bids closing in August 2027 and contracts expected to be awarded in 2028.

Orsted has welcomed key elements of Germany’s planned 2.5GW North Sea offshore wind auction, including two-sided CfDs and renewable generation targets through 2045.

Germany commissioned 1,077MW of offshore wind capacity in H1 2026, taking its installed fleet to 10.8GW as industry groups called for changes to the auction framework.

South Korea’s H1 2026 offshore wind auction drew 9 projects totaling 3.6 GW for 1.8 GW of available capacity.
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