Category: Wind

Hamburg, 12 December 2024. The Nordex Group has received an order from Eco-Optima for 40 MW in Ukraine with a curtailed and tailored logistic and installation scope. The company, which is engaged in the development and implementation of renewable environmentally friendly energy sources, has ordered seven N163/5.X turbines. The contract also includes the Service for… Read more »

Hamburg, 11. December 2024. The Nordex Group has received its first order from Montenegro. The public utility EPCG – Elektroprivreda Crne Gore has ordered eight N163/6.X turbines. The contract also includes the Premium Service for the maintenance of the systems over a period of 25 years. The Delta4000 series turbines are destined for the 55… Read more »

Riga, Latvia – December 9, 2024 – Aerones, a global leader in robotic wind turbine inspection and maintenance, is revolutionizing wind energy with automation and saw record-breaking growth in 2024, doubling its revenue, and expanding its global presence. Known for its industry-leading hardware for turbine inspections and repairs, Aerones is now advancing into AI-driven analytics,… Read more »

·       With a total investment of around €350 million, this project reinforces Iberdrola’s commitment to environmental targets in Portugal, being the first to combine wind and hydro energy. ·       With an installed capacity of 274 MW and a production capacity of 601 GWh per year, the infrastructure will be integrated into the Tâmega Power Plant… Read more »

The 14th edition of the WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) reveals that the mood in the wind energy market is brightening further in the longer term in both, the onshore and offshore segments, a fact that marks a return to the optimistic trends seen before last year. Compiled at six-month intervals since 2018, and issued by the… Read more »

ECG safeguards the continuity of offshore wind operations for stable clean power generation to six million UK homes –   In what is believed to be a global industry-first, Proserv’s advanced Electro Cable Guard (ECG™) will de-risk offshore wind operations at the third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm by identifying signs of transmission cable… Read more »

Global engineering and sustainable development consultancy Arup has been appointed by the BlueFloat Energy and Nadara partnership to assess emerging floating offshore wind technologies for its Scaraben and Sinclair Wind Farms. Arup will be reviewing a range of floating wind innovations, considering the opportunities and benefits they present along with potential risks that may occur… Read more »

Linz/Hamburg, December 04th, 2024 The AERO Flight Intelligence System has been named the winner of the “Product Innovation of the Year” award at the German Renewables Award. Drone inspection for wind turbine maintenance Innovative AERO Flight Intelligence System impresses the jury of the Hamburg Renewable Energy Cluster (EEHH) Since 2012, the Renewable Energy Hamburg Cluster… Read more »

Engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of onshore and offshore wind farms and maritime environments, the Vaisala WM80 delivers accurate, reliable wind data – even in severe weather. Designed to withstand the unique challenges and wide range of conditions in both wind energy and maritime applications, the robust Vaisala Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WM80 brings accurate wind information… Read more »

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business, has moved into a new global HQ at The Stratus Building, ABZ Business Park in Dyce, Aberdeen, following a seven-figure sum investment in a multi-year lease. This marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s 50-year journey, underscoring its deep commitment to its local roots while… Read more »

Madrid, November 26, 2024 – SEAPLACE successfully organized a specialized Industry Day focused on Service Operation Vessels (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) at INTA-CEHIPAR facilities in El Pardo, Madrid. The event brought together 70 professionals from the offshore wind sector, coinciding with World Sustainable Transport Day, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and… Read more »

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has today announced the appointment of Steve Foxley to be its new Chief Executive, following an extensive recruitment process led by its Board. He will take up the post in early 2025. Steve is currently the CEO of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, part of the… Read more »

New service enhancements include extended warranty period and complimentary online training to increase customer value and support Strengthening its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the wind energy sector, Vaisala today announced service enhancements to WindCube, the industry-standard vertical profiling lidar for accurate, bankable wind data — offshore and onshore. The new offerings will be available for new… Read more »

Elecsys Technologies, an emerging leader in electricity network management technology, has successfully integrated its innovative software platform within Ventus Energy’s Control Centre in Belfast. This collaboration enables Ventus Energy to manage its electrical safety operations and control room functions exclusively through Elecsys, setting new standards for operational safety and efficiency in the renewable energy sector…. Read more »

• ZF Wind Power enhances the flexibility of SHIFT’s modular design. Exchanging building blocks increases the capacity of the platform, leveraging the platform’s proven basis of 50 GW. • The partners’ choices define the configuration of SHIFT. Whether it is to design capacity factor driven turbines with higher capacity factors, address capex oriented markets and/… Read more »

Concordia Damen again involved in the construction of innovative Offshore Wind vessels Concordia Damen is proud to announce its collaboration with Amasus, deugro Danmark, Siemens Gamesa, and DEKC Maritime in the development and construction of two new and advanced Offshore Wind RoRo vessels: Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon. These vessels, of which the first one… Read more »

SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Green Yard Kleven for the delivery of a gangway (TAB-L2), with an Access and Cargo Tower (ACT), and a 50t Knuckle Boom Crane (KBC) for the newbuild Field Support Vessel (FSV) of OMV Petrom S.A. The vessel is bound for the Neptun Deep project, the largest natural… Read more »

400+ exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spot at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and beyond Conference program: spotlight on seabed security, offshore wind and CCS   Schiedam, November 19, 2024 – Navingo, the organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) in Amsterdam, will welcome more than… Read more »

HONTEK and SOCOMORE are pleased to announce the successful completion of an agreement regarding high-performance erosion protection coatings products. HONTEK Corporation, a worldwide leader in erosion-resistant protective coatings for wind energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, has dedicated over 30 years to creating field-proven, superior coatings. Based in US-Connecticut and led by Shek Hong and Joanne… Read more »

Higher power level and repetition rate, enhanced diagnostics, and improved performance ScandiNova Systems AB (“ScandiNova”), a global leader in high-voltage pulsed power systems, today announces the launch of the M060, an upgraded version of its smallest air-cooled magnetron pulse modulator with single-phase AC power operation. It’s designed for seamless integration into weather radar systems, MedTech… Read more »

Polish heavy lift contractor, MS INDUSTRY, has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry for the installation of transformers at the Baltic Power substation, part of the Baltic Power Offshore Wind development. The gantry allowed precise positioning of the transformers on their respective installation tracks. The Baltic Power wind farm, located about 23 km offshore Poland,… Read more »

DTBird systems were evaluated by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) in two windfarms: Manzana (California) and Goodnoe Hills (Washington) to measure the detection and deterrence effectiveness in large raptors, especially Golden and Bald Eagles. The REWI technical report, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and supported by multiple stakeholders in the renewable energy… Read more »

Oldenburg/Vilnius, 13 October 2024 – Ignitis, Lithuania´s largest integrated power utility, and emsys VPP, a leading provider of Virtual Power Plant services have signed a new agreement to extend their collaboration. Under this renewed partnership, emsys VPP will continue to provide its state-of-the-art Virtual Power Plant as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to Ignitis. In addition,… Read more »

Scout, a first-of-its-kind autonomous underwater robotics solution, will transform daily operations and help plug the offshore wind skills gap   LISBON, Portugal, 13th November 2024: Beam, a leading provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has announced Scout at Web Summit: an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Scout, a concept expected to enter the… Read more »

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ocean Winds, a proposed 2GW ScotWind facility in the Moray Firth has completed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and has formally started the process of submitting applications for planning consent. The project’s first consent application is for the onshore transmission works (substation and underground cables). This has been submitted… Read more »

The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies is being heralded as an essential element of global efforts to reduce emissions and protect the planet. But as advances continue to be made on innovations that fully harness the ocean’s power, a new project will examine some of the opportunities and challenges associated with future deployments… Read more »

ESBJERG, Denmark – Cargostore Worldwide Trading, a global leader in DNV rated offshore container leasing, is pleased to announce a new marketing partnership with GAC Denmark. This collaboration will facilitate the availability of DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore containers locally within Denmark and across the Nordic region, supporting the rapidly growing offshore energy sector. The Nordic… Read more »

Plans submitted to Sierra Leone’s government to progress its first wind farm  Pioneering project will power the local economy and create clean jobs  Partnership with Idris Elba set to scale renewables in Sierra Leone    Baku/London, Tuesday 12th November 2024 – Octopus Energy’s generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first… Read more »

Today Ofgem announced it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which determines the needs case of new projects for British consumers. LionLink and Nautilus are pilot projects, defined as Offshore Hybrid Assets. They would not only connect national transmission systems, but also offshore wind farms based in Dutch… Read more »

ScottishPower awards turbine contract, worth more than £1 billion, for its East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm just weeks after renewables auction success. Huge boost for UK manufacturing, with blades for the 64 turbines to be manufactured in Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory, which provides 1,300 local jobs. The £4 billion windfarm will produce enough clean energy… Read more »

Rotterdam-based startup gains traction after SMM Hamburg launch; now eyes further growth at International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. Since its September launch, Nauticworx.com, the new digital platform designed for efficient workboat spot chartering, has attracted significant market interest. Several early adopters have joined the platform to publish their real-time project needs for temporary workboats… Read more »

Octopus speeds up its global offshore wind activity after launching its dedicated Offshore Wind Fund last year   Latest milestone in plans to unleash $20bn into global offshore wind by 2030 Octopus has pioneered offshore wind innovation, offering discounted electricity through its ‘Fan Club’ model to customers near certain turbines   Baku/London, Monday 11th November 2024… Read more »

Maersk Tankers places landmark order for wind-assisted propulsion systems as part of on-going strategy to enhance fleet sustainability bound4blue to supply and install 20 26-meter eSAILs® across five separate MR vessels   Barcelona, 11 November, 2024: bound4blue has consolidated its position at the forefront of shipping’s revolution with a landmark contract with Maersk Tankers. The… Read more »

The internationally awarded nvisionist continues to collaborate with leading global companies, further expanding its international presence into Asia. nvisionist announces another strategic partnership of global reach. The multi-award-winning start-up has teamed up with the renowned Toyota Group to install the internationally pioneering nvbird® bird collision prevention system on wind turbines at two wind farms in… Read more »

RWE to locate its offshore construction base for its 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm at Thyborøn Port Buss Ports to handle secondary steel structures at Thyborøn Port from 2025 onwards Offshore installation work to begin – as planned – in spring 2025; full commissioning expected in 2027 Enough green electricity to supply equivalent of more than… Read more »