by Strategic Energy | Jan 15, 2026
The UK’s latest offshore wind auction awarded 8.4 GW, making it the biggest offshore wind auction in Europe to date. Strong competition led to competitive average prices of £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland. These results reinforce offshore wind’s role as the most competitive large-scale clean electricity generation technology.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 15, 2026
More than 4 GW are at stake in new competitive procurement processes across the region, many of which already require battery energy storage systems (BESS). However, traditional power purchase agreements (PPAs) continue to fall short of recognising the full value of storage, undermining bankability and increasing pressure on regulatory frameworks.
by Strategic Energy | Jan 15, 2026
The province launches a regulatory framework that allows multiple users to jointly generate renewable energy, offering tax incentives, surplus monetisation and clear operating rules to scale medium-sized projects.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 15, 2026
The president of the World Energy Council Panama chapter stressed that well-planned auction schemes encourage new entrants into the energy sector and help deliver more competitive power prices.
by info strategicenergycorp | Jan 15, 2026
The United Kingdom has allocated 8.4 GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest auction round, setting a new European record. Intense competition drove strike prices down to £91.20/MWh in England and Wales and £89.49/MWh in Scotland, reinforcing offshore wind’s role as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy transition.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 14, 2026
Between December and January, Spain submitted 35 new solar and wind projects for environmental permitting, totalling 2.16 GW. Solar PV accounts for nearly 80% of the capacity, with Madrid, Castile and León and Andalusia leading deployment. Major developers include EDP, Enel Green Power, Masdar, Naturgy, Jinko Power and X-Elio.
January 15, 2026UK awards 8.4 GW in Europe’s largest offshore wind auction ever
