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North Sea wind alliance accelerates 120GW offshore capacity target by 2030

Nine maritime nations sign the Ostend Implementation Charter to streamline cross-border interconnectors and grid investments.

North Sea wind alliance accelerates 120GW offshore capacity target by 2030
Offshore wind turbines operating in the North Sea. • Aya Trend Archive

Ministers representing nine European nations bordering the North Sea signed an accelerated framework agreement in Ostend today, committing to synchronize offshore wind tender schedules and interconnect regional power grids.

The joint declaration aims to unlock 120 gigawatts of offshore generation capacity before the decade closes, transforming the North Sea basin into Europe's primary green power plant.