California sues Trump administration over $2 GW Golden State Wind lease buyout
California has filed suit against the Trump administration and Golden State Wind, alleging that the cancellation of a $150 million, 2 GW offshore wind lease off central California was unlawful. The state's attorney general argues the buyout — part of a broader $4 billion in federal offshore wind lease cancellations — violated terms of the original agreement. Recharge News identifies five legal theories California is pursuing, including procedural and contractual grounds. The outcome will set a precedent for how other cancelled US offshore wind leases can be contested, a material concern for asset managers with US offshore exposure.
Read at Windpower MonthlyEurope on course for record wind installations in 2026, but WindEurope warns policy choices are decisive
Europe installed 8.8 GW of new wind capacity in H1 2026, a 30% increase on H1 2025, according to WindEurope, putting the continent on track for a record full-year figure. WindEurope argues that structural problems in permitting, grid connection, and electrification policy could still undermine momentum. Wind Power Monthly's independent coverage corroborates the record-pace trajectory while noting the hurdles remain real. Asset managers evaluating European pipeline values should note that the pace of permitting reform will likely determine whether the H2 installation rate holds.
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