Far-right AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt election raises wind development risk in German state, BWE warns
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and allies who have pledged to end the energy transition won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, according to Recharge News and Windpower Monthly. Germany's national wind energy association BWE has warned that wind power development in the eastern state could be jeopardised as a result. The outcome matters to operators and project developers with assets or pipelines in Saxony-Anhalt, and may signal broader political headwinds for German onshore wind permitting. reNEWS separately reported that BWE is urging continuity of wind policy following the result.
Read at Windpower MonthlyDeveloper legal challenge to EU-approved Danish offshore wind state aid could create EU-wide uncertainty, industry warns
Wind Power Monthly reports that a developer has challenged the European Commission's approval of Danish offshore wind state aid before the EU Court of Justice. Recharge News notes that industry observers warn the case could generate regulatory uncertainty for offshore wind state-aid frameworks across the EU, not just in Denmark. For asset managers and lenders, the dispute introduces a risk that approved subsidy structures in other member states could face similar legal scrutiny. The outcome of the ECJ case may affect project bankability and auction design in multiple European markets.
Read at Google News (EN)Deutsche Windtechnik wins independent O&M contract for Germany's Riffgat offshore wind farm
Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) has secured the service and maintenance contract for the Riffgat offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, according to coverage by Renewables Now, reNEWS, 4C Offshore, and Windtech International. The contract is notable as an independent O&M award rather than an OEM-tied arrangement, a distinction of interest to asset managers evaluating third-party servicing options for ageing offshore fleets. Riffgat, one of Germany's earlier offshore wind farms, represents a growing segment of assets transitioning to non-OEM maintenance regimes. No financial terms were disclosed.
Read at Google News (EN)Taiwan plans first floating offshore wind auction for 2027, targeting up to 600 MW across three projects
Taiwan intends to hold its inaugural floating offshore wind auction in 2027 and could select up to three projects with a combined capacity of 600 MW, Windpower Monthly reports. The announcement is significant for developers and equipment suppliers tracking Asia-Pacific floating wind market openings, given the deep-water bathymetry that limits fixed-bottom development around Taiwan. The auction timeline gives project teams roughly 12–18 months to prepare bids. Financing structures and offtake frameworks for the tender have not yet been disclosed.
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