UK Approves 4GW Offshore Wind Plans
15, May 2026
The UK government approved Dogger Bank South and North Falls, two offshore wind projects totaling 4GW off eastern England.
UK offshore wind
UK Resets Dogger South, North Falls Decision Dates
27, March 2026
The UK has moved final development consent decisions on Dogger Bank South and North Falls to 14 May 2026, with the change also covering the Morecambe-Morgan transmission application during England’s local election period.
Dogger Bank A Turbine Set Completed; WTIV Voltaire Shifts to Phase B
24, February 2026
Dogger Bank A has all 95 turbines installed at the 1.2 GW UK offshore wind phase. WTIV Voltaire has left Teesport for Dogger Bank B, where installation is expected to start around 21 February and run to Q2 2027.
UK’s 8.4 GW Offshore Wind CfD Round Expands Pipeline for Heavy Lift and Port Work
14, January 2026
The UK’s CfD AR7 awarded a record 8.4 GW of offshore wind. The scale and regional spread point to expanded demand for heavy lift operations, port marshalling and project cargo logistics.
UK Delays Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Consent
8, January 2026
Dogger Bank South, a 3GW offshore wind project led by RWE and Masdar, faces another UK planning delay as the government extends the DCO decision deadline from 10 January to 30 April.
Nadara Takes Full Control of UK–Italy Floating Wind Portfolio
1, December 2025
Nadara acquires BlueFloat Energy’s 50% stake in ten floating offshore wind projects in the UK and Italy, while the 1.5 GW Stromar Wind project remains under its existing three-way ownership.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm to Contribute £6.1 Billion to UK Economy
7, November 2025
Dogger Bank Wind Farm will add £6.1 billion to the UK economy and support thousands of jobs through its 3.6 GW offshore project in the North Sea, according to a BVG Associates report commissioned by SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn.
UK Offshore Wind Industry Warns AR7 Auction Budget Threatens 2030 Capacity Goals
28, October 2025
The UK’s offshore wind industry warns that the £1.4 billion AR7 budget is too small to meet the 2030 target and sustain long-term investment.
