Analysts believe it is “almost inevitable” that offshore wind developers will file legal challenges against the Trump administration after it suspended leases for the five projects under construction off the country’s east coast. The Democrats’ leader in the Senate described the move as “unhinged, irrational and unjustified”.

The Trump administration is using a “false narrative” in blaming national security for having to pause leases for the five offshore wind farms under construction off the US east coast, a retired Navy commander and national security analyst told Windpower Monthly.

The Trump administration today suspended leases for the five offshore wind farms under construction off the US east coast, blaming alleged national security risks identified in classified reports.

Maersk has settled a dispute over the cancellation of a $475 million contract for a wind turbine installation vessel that was nearly 99% complete and due to be used for work at Equinor’s Empire Wind project.

The Windpower Monthly editorial team discusses the industry themes that resonated most strongly with them this year.

Norwegian oil major Equinor, Polish oil refining firm Orlen and utility PGE were successful as Poland awarded power deals in its first competitive offshore wind auction.

Denmark-based Vestas is in line to buy two of US wind turbine blade manufacturer TPI Composites' factories – one in Mexico and another in India, the turbine maker said.