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Boralex taken private in $6.5 billion acquisition by Brookfield and La Caisse
Brookfield Asset Management and pension fund La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec have completed the acquisition of Canadian renewables developer Boralex, taking it private, according to Windpower Monthly and reNEWS. The $6.5 billion deal removes a publicly traded wind developer from market benchmarks and concentrates the asset under long-term institutional ownership. For asset managers, the transaction illustrates continued willingness by large capital pools to acquire wind portfolios at scale despite near-term policy uncertainty in some markets.
Vestas raises full-year profit outlook after strong Q2; offshore unit expected to return to profit by 2027
Vestas reported a sharp rise in Q2 2026 net profit driven by higher turbine deliveries and improved project execution, and raised its full-year guidance, according to Windpower Monthly. Bloomberg and Financial Times both reported an accompanying rebound in turbine orders. ReNEWS separately cites Vestas management saying the offshore unit will be 'back in the black' by next year, with EnergyWatch putting the offshore profitability target at 2027. For asset managers, the improved order intake and raised outlook are positive signals for future service and warranty coverage quality across the global Vestas-equipped fleet.
Vattenfall awarded two Danish offshore wind tenders: Hesselø and North Sea I Mid
Vattenfall was selected to develop the Hesselø and North Sea I Mid offshore wind projects following a Danish government tender, according to multiple trade reports. The awards represent a significant capacity addition in the Danish North Sea and are relevant to supply-chain and installation contractors assessing pipeline volume in European waters. The tender outcome also signals continued activity in Scandinavian offshore markets even as the US market contracts.
BP venture's $700M offshore wind impairment detailed; EnBW reports dip in renewables earnings
Recharge News reported details of a $700 million financial setback suffered by a BP joint venture in offshore wind, adding to a string of large impairments across the sector. Separately, reNEWS reported that German utility EnBW recorded a decline in renewables earnings in its latest results. Together, the two items indicate that profitability pressure on offshore wind portfolios remains a live concern for asset managers and lenders tracking developer financial health.
Siemens Gamesa returns to profit in Q3 FY2026 as productivity gains offset order decline
Siemens Gamesa posted its first profitable quarter after four years of losses in the third quarter of its fiscal year 2026 (October 2025–September 2026), according to Windpower Monthly. Productivity improvements and cost efficiencies drove the turnaround, though the company saw a sharp drop in new orders. The result is a key indicator for asset managers and insurers tracking OEM financial stability, as Siemens Gamesa's warranty obligations and service commitments span large portions of the European and global fleet.
Vattenfall wins Denmark's 1.8 GW offshore tender with aggressive bid strategy, locking out rivals
Vattenfall was awarded contracts for the Hesselø and North Sea I Mid offshore wind sites in the Danish tender, totalling approximately 1.8 GW. Recharge News reports the company bid 'aggressively' with the explicit aim of excluding competitors. Denmark's minister was reported by EnergyWatch to oppose the use of Chinese turbines, a supply-chain constraint that operators and insurers should track. The Danish Chamber of Commerce estimates the award could catalyse up to EUR 6.3 bn in downstream investment.
TotalEnergies acquires Shell's European onshore wind and solar portfolio
TotalEnergies has agreed to purchase the entirety of Shell's European onshore wind and solar assets, according to Windpower Monthly, reNEWS, and Recharge News. The transaction follows Shell's appointment of a new low-carbon chief and forms part of a broader retreat by Shell from European onshore renewables reported by Recharge News. For operators and asset managers, the deal signals a continued consolidation of European onshore wind ownership among large integrated energy companies, with implications for O&M contract continuity and long-term PPA counterparty risk. The scale and exact asset composition of the portfolio were not detailed in the available feed excerpts.
Wood Mackenzie raises US wind build-out outlook to 50 GW through 2030 as construction activity surges
Wood Mackenzie has revised its US wind capacity forecast upward, projecting approximately 50 GW of additions through 2030 on the back of accelerating construction activity, according to Windtech International reporting on 28 July 2026. The upgraded outlook reflects strong project pipelines despite ongoing federal policy uncertainty. For asset managers and lenders, the revised forecast affects supply-chain pricing, turbine availability, and grid interconnection queue assumptions over the medium term. The figures are consistent with separate reporting from eciks.org citing the 50 GW pipeline figure.
New York leased six offshore wind sites before wind-resource adequacy was confirmed, Energies Media reports
Energies Media reported on 26 July 2026 that six ocean sites in New York were auctioned for offshore wind development before a single turbine had been installed, and that developers are now working to determine whether wind resources at those sites are sufficient to support viable projects. The sequencing — lease auction preceding resource validation — raises project-finance and insurability questions for affected sites, and may inform how future US offshore lease rounds structure pre-qualification requirements. Asset managers holding equity or debt positions in these leases face potential write-down exposure if resource assessments prove inadequate.
GE Vernova wind losses deepen in Q2 as $17bn liability overhang draws scrutiny
Multiple trade outlets — including Wind Power Monthly, reNEWS, and Recharge News — report that GE Vernova's wind division posted wider losses in Q2 2026, with Recharge News flagging a $17 billion figure as an underacknowledged liability in the company's wind business. Despite an 88% year-over-year rise in orders reported by Industrial Info Resources, the loss trajectory raises questions about warranty reserves and long-term service agreement pricing for operators with GE turbine fleets. Insurers underwriting turbine performance guarantees or equipment breakdown cover on GE assets should factor the OEM's financial position into exposure assessments.
Dogger Bank South dispute: Recharge News examines what the contract breakdown means for the UK offshore sector
Recharge News published an analysis on 13 July 2026 examining the contractual dispute surrounding Dogger Bank South and its potential implications for the broader UK offshore wind market. The piece assesses what procedural and commercial steps follow the breakdown, a question with direct relevance for lenders, insurers, and offtake counterparties on comparable projects. The dispute highlights construction and contract-performance risks that asset managers underwriting large offshore developments should factor into due diligence. No resolution timeline was indicated.
Nordex Q2 orders rise 32% year-on-year to 3.1 GW, driven by US demand
Nordex recorded 3.1 GW of order intake in Q2 2026, up 32.2% from 2.3 GW in the same period last year, with US demand cited as a key driver, according to Windpower Monthly. The result comes alongside a separate 700 MW order from developer UKA in Germany, reported by multiple outlets. For asset managers, the order volume suggests continued OEM pricing power and potential lead-time pressure for new projects. Operators procuring turbines for repowering or greenfield development should note tightening delivery windows.
TotalEnergies eyes German offshore exit — Recharge News examines which other sites are at risk
Recharge News reports that TotalEnergies is considering withdrawing from German offshore wind projects, and identifies additional sites in the German market that may face similar pressure. The analysis is relevant to asset managers assessing portfolio exposure to European offshore wind, particularly in markets where development economics have deteriorated. The exits mirror a broader pattern of major energy companies reassessing offshore wind commitments in high-cost markets.
BP weighs quitting offshore wind project in northern Japan
Nikkei Asia reports that BP is considering exiting an offshore wind farm project in northern Japan, adding to a string of international developers pulling back from the Japanese market. This follows a pattern of global majors reassessing the economics of offshore wind in markets with high development costs and regulatory complexity. Asset managers with Japanese offshore wind exposure may need to evaluate counterparty risk and project continuity.
JERA Nex BP acquires Sumitomo's stakes in ~600 MW of Belgian offshore wind
Multiple trade sources confirm Sumitomo Corporation has divested stakes in three Belgian offshore wind projects — Northwester 2, Nobelwind, and Northwind — to JERA Nex BP, totalling approximately 600 MW. The transaction reflects Sumitomo's stated strategy of capital reallocation and JERA Nex BP's continued consolidation in the Belgian offshore market. Wind Power Monthly and offshoreWIND.biz report that JERA Nex BP now holds full ownership of Northwester 2 and an increased stake in Nobelwind. The deal is a signal of ongoing portfolio restructuring among offshore wind asset owners in the North Sea.
South Korea awards 1.8 GW in offshore wind auction, with CIP and Siemens Gamesa among winners
South Korea concluded an offshore wind auction allocating 1.8 GW of capacity, with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Siemens Gamesa identified by Recharge News as major winners. A separate 800 MW tender in Jeonbuk Province named a state-backed consortium including Korea Hydro & Nuclear as preferred bidder. The auction results confirm South Korea as an active and growing offshore wind market, offering potential for international asset managers and turbine suppliers seeking alternatives to contracting US and European markets. Policy continuity and state involvement in bidding outcomes are key factors for risk assessment.
Recharge News questions whether rock-bottom German onshore wind auction prices could trigger offshore-style execution risks
Recharge News raises concerns that extremely low clearing prices in Germany's onshore wind auctions may create project execution risks analogous to those seen in the offshore sector, where margin compression contributed to high-profile developer failures and contract renegotiations. The analysis is relevant to asset managers and lenders underwriting German onshore projects at current auction prices, as thin margins leave little buffer for cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, or permitting delays. Insurers may also wish to reassess coverage terms for projects where financial headroom is constrained. The piece does not cite specific auction results but frames the concern as a structural market risk.
South Korea's H1 offshore wind auction awards 1.8 GW; CIP and Siemens Gamesa among winners
South Korea's Jeonbuk provincial government and national authorities awarded approximately 1.8 GW of offshore wind capacity across two tenders in the first half of 2026, with a KHNP-led Korean consortium winning an 800 MW lot and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners taking over 1 GW, with Siemens Gamesa cited as a key turbine partner. Recharge News and Renewables Now both covered the results, noting that the auction represents a significant volume signal for the Korean market at a time when Western markets face policy headwinds. For asset managers and equipment insurers, the Korea results highlight the shift in new-build activity toward Asia-Pacific markets.
Germany onshore wind auctions clear multiple rounds; South Korea names preferred bidder for 800 MW offshore tender
Germany's latest onshore wind auction rounds saw awards to Qualitas (113 MW), PNE (108 MW), ABO (61.4 MW), and European Energy (125 MW), according to reNEWS, indicating continued activity in one of Europe's most active onshore markets. In Asia, South Korea's Jeonbuk state has named a Korean consortium as preferred bidder for an 800 MW offshore wind tender, as reported by both Recharge News and offshoreWIND.biz. These results are relevant to asset managers tracking European onshore pipeline depth and to those monitoring offshore development momentum in Northeast Asia.
Germany awards nearly 2.5 GW in latest onshore wind auction as bids exceed supply and prices fall
Germany's latest onshore wind auction cleared contracts for close to 2.5 GW of capacity, with the tender described as 'significantly oversubscribed' and awarded prices continuing to decline, per Windpower Monthly. Falling auction prices may tighten developer margins and affect debt-service coverage ratios on new projects, a factor relevant to asset managers and project finance lenders. The oversubscription signals strong pipeline depth but also intensifying competition for grid connection slots.
RWE acquires majority stake in grid operator Amprion, adding regulated networks as a core business pillar
RWE has agreed to buy a majority stake in Amprion, one of Germany's four transmission system operators, according to Recharge News and reNews. The move repositions RWE beyond generation into regulated grid infrastructure, which Recharge News characterises as a third growth pillar for the company. For wind asset managers, the deal raises questions about the boundary between generation and transmission interests in Germany's interconnected market, and may affect how future grid connection negotiations and curtailment disputes are handled.
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