Category: Wind

Key Highlights: Q3 2024 order intake at 1.7 GW Stable pricing continued with ASP of EUR 0.90 million per MW in the first nine months of 2024 Order intake driven by Germany, Baltic States and Canada   Hamburg, 09 October 2024. In the first nine months of 2024 the Nordex Group secured 5,083 MW of… Read more »

The joint industry project convenes shipping companies, technology providers, and ship classification authorities to standardize performance predictions for ships fitted with wind propulsion technology Vaisala today announced it has joined the WiSP 3 project, a joint industry collaboration initiated by Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, MARIN, to advance wind-assisted shipping as a viable solution for reducing emissions and improving… Read more »

Salt Lake City, Utah, October 8, 2024: Sharper Shape, a pioneer in utility asset management solutions, launches its new Asset Insights digital twin software, to simplify and streamline inspection and maintenance schedules across the electric utilities industry, while providing greater asset visibility. Building on its existing Asset Management module within its Sharper CORE platform, Asset… Read more »

Aberdeen, 8 October 2024 – At this year’s Floating Offshore Wind Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, SCHOTTEL Marine Technologies announced the release of a comprehensive report highlighting the potential of its Swift Anchor technology. The study was carried out in collaboration with industry-leading consultants including London Marine Consultants (LMC) and BVG Associates (BVGA). Carbon… Read more »

A new spinout company has developed modular generator technology the founders say could reduce the levelized cost of energy for offshore renewables by 10 to 15 per cent. CGEN Engineering’s lightweight, stackable generator system can be easily transported to onshore and offshore wind, wave, and tidal installations, where it is assembled into a complete power… Read more »

8 October 2024, Lytham, UK: BPG Energy, a licensed energy supplier and specialists in innovative renewable energy supply solutions for UK Industrial and Commercial (I&C) businesses, has rebranded to Evolve Energy. As Evolve Energy, the company aims to facilitate the transition to a greener energy supply by identifying and solving the challenges that hinder businesses’… Read more »

The contract underscores Fincantieri’s commitment to sustainable innovations in the offshore wind sector Vard, Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract for the design and construction of one tailor-made Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for Navigare Capital Partners. This… Read more »

A new report published today by RenewableUK shows that the global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has expanded in the last 12 months from 244 gigawatts to 266GW – an increase of 9%. The number of projects has increased globally during that time from 285 to 316. The pipeline includes projects at any stage:… Read more »

An oversupply of insurance capital, and a drop in demand from a slowdown in project construction activity, means it’s a buyer’s market for offshore renewables and infrastructure developers London, 8th October 2024 – NARDAC, the specialist energy and infrastructure insurance broker and Managing General Agent (MGA), has today reported that, according to its recent research… Read more »

Scottish ocean energy pioneers Mocean Energy and Aberdeen-headquartered leading global controls technology specialists Proserv have signed a working partnership agreement with the aim of accelerating the development of renewables solutions for subsea operations. Together the two companies will plan and execute new technology for offshore operators in the renewables sector, setting out detailed development plans… Read more »

Cáseda, 8TH October 2024. The project ‘Development of Advanced Technologies and asset management tools for the Efficient Production of Green Hydrogen for use in the decarbonization of Industrial Processes’, known by its acronym H2OP, has been launched with the aim of promoting the efficient production of green hydrogen and its application in the decarbonization of… Read more »

Only six months into the Wind Evolution contract with Hughes Subsea, an OEG Renewables company, CBED is pleased to share that this contract has been extended one year and thereby will run until January 2026. Earlier this year, CBED announced the first project for the newly acquired CSOV, Wind Evolution, with Hughes Subsea. Since then,… Read more »

Hamburg, 8 October 2024. End of September, the Nordex Group received orders from Canada totalling 74 N163 turbines with 500 MW capacity. The orders also include a Premium Service for the maintenance of the turbines between 15 and 30 years. Between 2025 and 2026, the Nordex Group will supply the machines as cold climate variants…. Read more »

As the maritime industry accelerates its transition towards cleaner technologies, wind propulsion is emerging as a key solution in reducing emissions for heavy lift and project cargo sectors. Ahead of his panel discussion at the upcoming AntwerpXL (AXL) conference, Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA), shares his insights on how wind-powered… Read more »

Jumbo is pleased to announce the successful installation of two mechanical sails to Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Jumbo Jubilee. The wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) solution is the latest in a series of innovative technologies installed to the vessel in a bid to boost fuel efficiency and cut carbon. Jumbo is committed to advancing sustainable… Read more »

Partnership confirmed: TotalEnergies acquire a 50% equity stake in two projects of 2 gigawatts capacity each Investment decisions to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively Start of offshore construction in 2029 and 2030 and full commissioning planned for 2031 and 2032 respectively RWE already operates six offshore wind farms off the German coast; in addition, Nordseecluster… Read more »

Full Circle has today, 7 October 2024, been acquired by Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based engineering services company. Renew is a publicly traded company based in Leeds, UK, and specialises in engineering services for critical infrastructure. Renew includes eleven other companies across diverse sectors in its portfolio. Full Circle will trade as an independent entity… Read more »

European climate and energy ministers, the EU’s Energy Commissioner, and international top executives from some of the most influential companies in the wind sector will meet at Odense Port for the North Sea Summit 2024. They will discuss how to achieve the ambitious goal of installing 20,000 offshore wind turbines in the North Sea while… Read more »

● The round was led by Cherry Ventures, with additional investment from existing business angels, family offices, and a conventional debt facility. ● Voliro’s aerial robots perform precision tasks at height, transforming industrial inspection and maintenance. ● Voliro’s drones enhance safety and efficiency by remotely performing hazardous tasks, reducing human exposure and operational costs. ●… Read more »

KR (Korean Register) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), a passenger and cargo transport vessel dedicated to offshore wind farms, developed by MARCON, a Korean maritime service company. CTVs are widely used in Europe for transporting workers and equipment necessary for offshore wind farm construction and maintenance. However, the… Read more »

Fabien Lecuona, who brings over a decade of maritime experience in the APAC region, will lead Chartwell Marine’s APAC expansion and Singapore office   Southampton,  2nd October, 2024 – Chartwell Marine, a trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, has today announced its expansion into APAC with the hire of Fabien Lecuona, who will spearhead Chartwell… Read more »

Hamburg, 2 October 2024. End of September, the Nordex Group received an order for 66 MW in Scotland. The Nordex Group will supply twelve N149/5.X turbines for the construction of a new onshore wind farm for Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm that has been directly investing in clean energy assets in… Read more »

The marine industry is vital to the UK’s economy, contributing £116bn in total turnover in 2019. However, recent events such as Brexit and the conflict in Ukraine, along with rising environmental concerns, predominant skills shortage, and industry changes, have led to disruption in trade flows and a significant contraction in the last few years. According… Read more »

Ampelmann has successfully completed the first offshore transfers with its – also first – W-type system onboard the Olympic Boreas Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). The gangway tower system was delivered to Ulstein Verft for installation on the CSOV, designed and built by Ulstein for Olympic. The system, developed on the back of Ampelmann’s high… Read more »

Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, 1 October 2024: Glamox, one of the world’s leading lighting companies, has secured marine lighting contracts to light 19 new ships being built for the Canadian Coast Guard at two shipyards in Canada. The deal is one of the biggest marine lighting contracts the company has ever received, totalling more than 24,000… Read more »

A leading European manufacturer of wind turbines will use NSK high-load-capacity tapered roller bearings in the gearboxes of its 15 MW class offshore wind turbines. Mass production and delivery of the newly developed high-performance bearings is due to start imminently. The decision to specify the next-generation NSK roller bearings hinged on several key factors. First… Read more »

The signal is unmistakable: The wind energy industry stands ready to tackle the challenges of the energy transition. For four days, the Who’s Who of the international wind industry gathered in Hamburg to exchange insights at WindEnergy Hamburg, the global flagship fair, and showcase the latest technologies for onshore and offshore wind energy. An unprecedented… Read more »

As the International Maritime Organization’s MEPC 82 discussions approaches, BAR Technologies pushes for wind propulsion to be formally included in shipping’s decarbonisation strategies With just 12 months remaining to make meaningful changes, the window of opportunity to reach the 2030 target of zero-emission fuels is close fast   Portsmouth, UK, 26th September 2024 – As… Read more »

In order to achieve net-zero by 2050, according to a 2023 Report from the world-leading authority on climate science, Climate Action Tracker: ‘wind and solar sources in electricity generation will need to reach 57 – 78 percent by 2030, and 79 – 96 percent by 2050.’ In 2022, this figure sat at 12 percent. Needless… Read more »

Dellner Group has acquired Antec, solidifying its role as a key supplier of products, services, technology and customer service in the wind and industrial sector. The acquisition represents the merging of two passionate teams, united by a shared commitment to innovation and excellent customer service. Antec, with its deep expertise in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining… Read more »

A collaborative team from Natural Power, the University of Huddersfield and Sensonics recently visited the Crystal Rig II Wind Farm near Dunbar in East Lothian.  The wind farm has an installed capacity of 138 MW and is managed by Natural Power, part of the Fred Olsen Group. This UK government funded project investigating blade health… Read more »

WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 is sending a powerful signal: At the official opening ceremony, with Vice-chancellor Dr Robert Habeck attending remotely by video, leading representatives from politics and the industry emphasised the importance of clear regulations and international cooperation in driving the energy transition. Dr Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, emphasized the radiance of… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik has reorganised parts of its company: Effective immediately all European units – with the exception of the German units – are united under the umbrella of the newly created company Deutsche Windtechnik Europe GmbH. This step will help to create even more long-term clarity and responsibility in the organisational structure of the increasingly… Read more »

•ZF Wind Power develops the drives of the future together with their partners. Advanced wind gearboxes and powertrains will accelerate the shift from climate-damaging fuels to clean wind energy. •By working closely and cooperatively with partners at every stage of the product, ZF ensures innovative designs that meet performance and reliability requirements. •From Co*Design to… Read more »

R&D Test Systems is building the most powerful test bench for main bearings Test bench for LORC’s new main bearing test facility, delivery 2025 Will be most powerful load test bench for main bearing arrangements Extreme load tests, including 100 Mega Nm bending load Driven by need for tests of more load-resistant components for future… Read more »