offshore wind farms

Brits may face an additional £100m annually on energy bills due to meters installed backwards at offshore wind farms. The issue is linked to incorrect meter installations at renewable energy sites.

Offshore wind farms in New England provided significant electricity during a recent heatwave, reducing reliance on oil-burning peaker plants. Data shows oil generation during peak demand dropped over a gigawatt compared to a similar event in 2025, with offshore wind and hydropower from Canada playing key roles. The 806-MW Vineyard Wind project and rooftop solar also contributed to easing demand.

America’s offshore wind farms have demonstrated their ability to maintain electricity supply during extreme weather, including winter storms and recent heat waves in New England. The clean energy resource helped bolster the grid as record heat and humidity affected the eastern United States.

Six blue states sued the Trump administration to block a deal that would pay a French company to invest in fossil fuels in exchange for canceling its offshore wind farm rights. The states seek to reverse the agreement, which involves swapping wind lease cancellation for oil investments.