Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and peers face $45bn exposure from legacy German offshore wind contracts
Recharge News reports that OEMs including Siemens Gamesa and Vestas carry an estimated $45 billion in risk from fixed-price offshore wind supply contracts signed during earlier German tender rounds. The exposure stems from cost inflation and supply-chain pressures that have eroded margins on those legacy deals. For asset managers and insurers, the scale of contingent OEM liability is a material signal for counterparty risk assessments on in-construction and recently commissioned German offshore assets.
Read at Recharge NewsUS federal court strikes down Trump administration bid to restrict wind and solar tax credits
A federal judge has voided a Trump administration move to limit production and investment tax credits for wind and solar projects, with the ruling arriving weeks before a key deadline for projects to qualify for support, according to Windpower Monthly. The decision provides near-term certainty for US wind developers and lenders who had been monitoring the policy risk. Recharge News also covered the ruling, noting it applies to both wind and solar. Operators and financiers with US project exposure should note that further legal or legislative challenges remain possible.
Read at Windpower MonthlyNorwegian parliament vote puts Equinor and EDF floating wind projects in doubt
Recharge News reports that Norway's parliament has voted to review floating wind subsidies, casting uncertainty over projects backed by Equinor and EDF. A separate EnergyWatch report notes Norway's energy minister attributed the parliamentary push to opposition parties. The development is significant for the floating wind sector broadly, as Norwegian state backing and subsidy frameworks have been seen as a key enabler for early commercial-scale projects. Asset managers tracking floating wind pipeline exposure should reassess subsidy assumptions for Norwegian projects.
Read at Recharge NewsUK Crown Estate to re-tender 1.5 GW Morgan offshore wind site relinquished by BP joint venture
The Crown Estate has announced it will re-tender the 1.5 GW Morgan offshore wind site after the EnBW and JERA Nex BP joint venture relinquished its lease, as reported by Recharge News and confirmed across multiple trade outlets. The site's return to auction is described as a critical test for the UK offshore wind leasing process following the previous round's difficulties. For asset managers and developers, the re-tender timeline and strike-price expectations in the upcoming CfD round will be a key indicator of market appetite. Windpower Monthly also notes the re-bid represents a broader challenge for the sector.
Read at Recharge NewsNordex turbine damaged in possible lightning strike, raising operational risk focus
Windpower Monthly reports that a Nordex turbine has sustained damage in what is described as a possible lightning strike. While details remain limited, the incident is operationally relevant for fleet operators and insurers assessing lightning-related loss frequency and the adequacy of protection systems on current turbine generations. Lightning strike damage is a recurring driver of insurance claims in the wind sector. Operators with Nordex fleets should review applicable protection and warranty coverage in light of the incident.
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