Trump administration paying developers to exit US offshore wind; further projects identified as at risk
E&E News reports the Trump administration is offering financial settlements to companies that abandon US offshore wind projects, and identifies additional projects that could be next in line for such deals. More than 50 civil-society groups have separately urged RWE not to accept an exit arrangement, with Recharge News quoting advocates arguing the political environment will shift. The pressure campaign reflects broader uncertainty over the durability of US offshore wind lease portfolios, a material concern for asset managers and lenders with exposure to the sector.
Read at Google News (EN)Enercon turbine fire near German Autobahn prompts police debris-safety warning
An Enercon E-70 E4 turbine caught fire in Bavaria's Kitzingen region, with police warning of a 'risk to life' after members of the public attempted to collect fallen debris, according to Recharge News and Windpower Monthly. Firefighters also cautioned about ongoing falling-debris risk during the incident. The event highlights operational safety and liability exposure relevant to site operators, emergency-response planners, and property insurers near onshore wind assets.
Read at Recharge NewsWindEurope publishes first figures on turbine blade waste going to landfill
WindEurope has released its first quantified data on how much decommissioned wind turbine blade material is being sent to landfill, ahead of the industry's self-imposed 2025 target to reuse, recycle, or recover 100% of blades, according to Windpower Monthly. The publication acknowledges significant data gaps, meaning the full picture remains incomplete. For asset managers planning end-of-life strategies and insurers pricing decommissioning liability, the data provides an early baseline even if it understates actual volumes.
Read at Windpower MonthlyNordex CEO calls for EU ban on non-Western turbine makers over cybersecurity risk
Nordex CEO José Luis Blanco has reportedly called for non-Western turbine manufacturers to be banned from selling in the EU, arguing current rules leave the bloc exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, according to Windpower Monthly and Recharge News. The Financial Times also covered the broader push by European turbine makers for tighter controls on Chinese wind technology. The argument carries regulatory and supply-chain implications for fleet operators procuring equipment and for insurers assessing cyber-risk exposure in wind assets.
Read at Windpower MonthlySceirde Rocks offshore wind cancellation costs detailed in post-mortem analysis
The Currency has published an account of the financial costs incurred when the Sceirde Rocks offshore wind project in Ireland was cancelled, describing the losses as a case study in project termination economics. The article examines what developers, financiers, and supply-chain counterparties faced when the plug was pulled. The analysis is directly relevant to asset managers and insurers assessing termination risk and project-level loss exposure in early-stage offshore wind investments.
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