Spanish utility Acciona and UK peer SSE Renewables have signed an exclusivity agreement to develop offshore wind projects in Spain and Portugal, and will jointly explore further potential markets for wind at sea.

“After successfully developing a leading global position in onshore wind and photovoltaic technologies, a partnership with SSE Renewables will allow us to accelerate our entry into the offshore wind market, where we also see great potential," said Rafael Mateo, chief executive of Acciona’s energy business unit.