Norway news
Refusing to wait: Norwegian Offshore Wind moves forward
While policy debates and administrative reviews occasionally slow the pace on land, the offshore wind industry is busy proving that its real strength lies in action, adaptability, and collaboration.
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What's next for Utsira Nord?
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has decided on an external review of the 2024 decision on government support for floating wind at Utsira Nord. Now, Norwegian Offshore Wind calls on the Ministry of Energy to expedite the quality assurance process and deliver a predictable, long-term deployment timeline.
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A historic milestone: Vindafjord greenlight for offshore wind port
In a move that signals a new era for the Norwegian renewable energy sector, the Vindafjord Municipal Council has officially approved the zoning plan for the Dommersnes Industrial Area, in offshore wind known as Windafjord Port. This landmark decision paves the way for what is believed to be the first industrial site in Norway specifically regulated with an offshore wind port as its primary purpose.
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70 million kWh later, a floating wind icon heads for shore
TetraSpar Demonstrator is preparing for its final chapter. After five years of stellar performance at the METCentre in Norway, the project partners Stiesdal Offshore, RWE, and TEPCO Renewable Power have announced that the demonstrator will be decommissioned in the summer of 2026.
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Turbine family could soon expand at METCentre
Five companies have applied to Enova for a total of NOK 9 billion to establish floating offshore wind demonstration projects over the next five years. The strong interest in the funding scheme could pave the way for an expansion of the turbine portfolio at the METCentre.
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An Utsira Nord milestone
– This is truly a great day for Norwegian offshore wind and the future of floating wind, says Arvid Nesse, CEO of Norwegian Offshore Wind.
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Enova launches competition for small-scale floating projects
Enova has announced a new competition round for small-scale commercial floating wind projects, with up to NOK 2 billion in investment support per project. Application deadline: 12 February 2026.
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