Category: Wind

Carrollton, TX, [September 17, 2024] – Tech Safety Lines, a leading provider of proprietary training and patented safety equipment for workers at height, proudly announces the release of the updated SRK-15® Micro Rescue Kit. This enhanced version now meets the newest ANSI Z359.9 standard and has undergone rigorous third-party testing by UL and TÜV SÜD,… Read more »

Principle Power has unveiled two new semisubmersible floating wind foundation designs: the WindFloat TC (tubular, center column) and WindFloat FC (flat-panel, center column). The new designs are natural evolutions of the existing WindFloat® technologies that combines proven features to support a wind turbine located on a column in the center of the platform. Designed to… Read more »

Pioneering floating wind developer X1 Wind signs MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with leading mooring line manufacturer FibreMax – developer of the world’s strongest cables Collaboration to boost performance, innovation and sustainability of floating offshore wind solutions, with focus on TLP (Tension Leg Platform) tendons Introduction of state-of-the-art, mass-produced mooring components adds resource to accelerate commercialisation… Read more »

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has today announced its ambitious plans for the Port of Barrow, which is designed to drive growth and strengthen the local economy in response to a wave of significant investment coming to the region by 2040 and beyond. The masterplan is the latest in… Read more »

Deutsche Windtechnik Sweden is delighted to announce the signing of a full-maintenance contract with Wallenstam for 23 Vestas V90 wind turbines. The turbines are spread across nine different wind farms in southern Sweden. The contract covers servicing until the turbines reach 30 years of age, significantly exceeding the average operational lifetime of 20 years. This… Read more »

New report analyses 10 years – and USD $1 billion – of global construction claims, highlighting correlation between rapid expansion of renewables and increased construction losses Contractor error and defects account for over half of global offshore construction claims, while onshore claims are being driven by severe Nat Cat and extreme weather Historic ‘boom and… Read more »

Hamburg, 12 September 2024. Ørsted has placed an order with the Nordex Group to supply and install nine N133/4800 turbines for the 43 MW Farranrory wind farm in Ireland. The order also includes a Premium Plus Service agreement contract where Nordex will service the turbines for a period of 20 years from the service commencement… Read more »

Titan Wind Energy (Germany) GmbH is pleased to announce that Heiko Mützelburg is joining the company as our new CEO on 16th September 2024 Cuxhaven/Germany, 10 September, “Heiko brings an impressive blend of leadership expertise and business know-how to the table, says Mr. Junxu Yan, Founder and CEO of Titan Group. With his many years of… Read more »

Jumbo Offshore has completed its TP (transition piece) T&I (transport & installation scope) on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan under a contract with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. For its role on the project, Jumbo Offshore deployed its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Jumbo Javelin. Reliable project execution Prior to undertaking the… Read more »

North East-based Harlyn Solutions Ltd (Harlyn) has signed an agreement with Ocean Winds for the collection, storage, and emergency preparedness of Moray West’s spare inter array cables (IACs). Moray West is a new offshore wind farm in the outer Moray Firth and this exciting project is set to make a vital contribution to Scotland’s renewable… Read more »

•ZF reinforces its global leadership in wind gearbox technology with a 50 GW milestone of wind gearboxes for ZF Coimbatore •ZF Wind Power Coimbatore, the world’s largest wind gearbox plant outside of China and the only fully integrated gearbox manufacturing facility in India boasts a state-of-the-art setup for both export and domestic production. •ZF reaffirms… Read more »

KNUD E HANSEN continues to expand its portfolio of innovative designs and extensive experience in the offshore wind farm sector with a new wind turbine maintenance platform – The “Jack-up on Jack-up” concept. This four-legged jack-up vessel features a 15 m wide working platform, which can be elevated to the height of the nacelle, thus… Read more »

Full Circle has signed a new long-term O&M contract with British supermarket chain, Tesco. The contract covers full-scope maintenance and 24/7 remote monitoring of four Enercon E53 turbines situated next to the Tesco Distribution Centres in Daventry, England and Magor, Newport, Wales. The electricity generated by these turbines is designated to power the respective depots…. Read more »

The comprehensive DNV standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments offers industry stakeholders detailed design requirements and guidance for verification and certification activities. Oslo, Tuesday 03 September 2024 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announces a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry… Read more »

OWGP launches new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme £2m available to address the offshore wind industry’s manufacturing priorities Programme should unlock capital investment in new facilities or facility expansion   The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), targeted at unlocking investments in UK manufacturing facilities to support the… Read more »

Wind, weather, rough seas or even salt water – containers in the maritime sector and on the high seas are exposed to particular challenges. This is why ELA founded ELA Container Offshore GmbH 10 years ago to offer room solutions for the offshore industry. The history of the offshore business at ELA Container began back… Read more »

Eemshaven/Hamburg, August 29th, 2024 – Buss Terminal Eemshaven successfully completed the handling and load-out of monopiles and transition pieces for the EnBW offshore wind farm “He Dreiht”, contracted by Heerema Marine Contractors. Spanning from January until August 2024 this project marks a significant achievement for our team and the broader renewable energy sector. He Dreiht,… Read more »

KATY, TEXAS. U.S 29 August 2024 : DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, announced today the conclusion of the first phase of DNV’s HVDC Standards joint industry project (JIP). The JIP was convened to identify deficiencies in standards for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems. Because of the expected growth of electricity… Read more »

Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) has signed an agreement with NAPA, the Finnish-based global maritime software, services and data analysis expert, to bring its weather routing and voyage optimisation tools to users of its award-winning Rotor Sails. The partnership between the two maritime technology companies will enable all vessels fitted with Anemoi’s Rotor Sails to… Read more »

New dynamics expected in the years ahead as deployment and supply chains expand Though 2023 was a relatively slow year for new wind power deployment in the United States, the industry continues to see growth, solid performance, expanding supply chains, and attractive prices, according to a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by… Read more »

Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has partnered with two Scottish universities to investigate any potential impact of floating windfarms on marine ecosystems. The PREDICT 2.0 initiative involves deployment of various sensors that can be used to help identify the potential impacts of floating windfarms on marine ecosystems, including the… Read more »

Clarksons Offshore & Renewables is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Shin Ryoo as Broker and Country Manager in South Korea. With a career spanning over a decade in the marine salvage, dredging, and offshore wind sectors, Steve is set to bring invaluable expertise to the team. Steve joins Clarksons from his position as Managing… Read more »

North Windships is thrilled to announce its debut at the 31st edition of the SMM exhibition, the world’s leading trade fair and conference event for the maritime industry, taking place in Hamburg from 3 to 6 September. As first-time exhibitors, the innovators in sustainable shipping are eager to present their proven, cutting-edge solutions, designed to… Read more »

A new report published today illustrates the unique opportunity that the UK and New Zealand have to unlock the full potential of New Zealand’s offshore wind industry. The report, developed by Xodus Group, a global energy consultancy, launched at an event in New Plymouth. It states that offshore wind presents a huge opportunity for New… Read more »

NKE FERSA, the Austrian brand part of the FERSA corporate group, will be exhibiting at the Wind Energy 2024 tradeshow, to be held from September 24th to the 26th in Hamburg, Germany. There, the brand will exhibit its specialized products for wind turbine applications, such as its special bearings for generators, gearboxes, and main shafts,… Read more »

Reaching Greater Heights with Major Component Exchanges LiftWerx Europe, specialized in major component exchange services for wind turbines using up-tower cranes, is thrilled to announce that the company will be rebranded as LiftOff, effective August 7th, 2024. LiftOff was originally established as the European branch of LiftWerx, a North American based independent services provider to… Read more »

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewables, has appointed Maida Zahirovic as a Non-Executive Director. Maida, Head of Renewables at James Fisher & Sons plc, a trusted supplier of engineering services to the global energy, defence and maritime transport sectors, has significant experience in the… Read more »

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from… Read more »

Hamburg, 7 August 2024. The Nordex Group has received two orders from France for a total of 57 MW. The orders also include the Premium Service for the maintenance of the turbines over 20 years after commissioning in autumn 2025.  In Centre-Val-de-Loire four N149/5.X turbines are being installed on 105-metre-high tubular steel towers in a… Read more »

VARD, Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and among the leading companies in the construction of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of one state-of-the-art Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, a Norwegian company partly owned by Norwind Offshore AS founders. The parties have also agreed on… Read more »

ROTTERDAM, 05-08-2024 – TRESIOS a project management and construction company for the energy and maritime industry announces a repositioning focusing on two pillars: “subsea construction services” and “marine services”. To express & empower this repositioning TRESIOS launches a rebranding at the same time. Subsea Construction Services TRESIOS specializes in providing expert subsea construction services worldwide,… Read more »

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, and FibreMax, a world leader in Synthetic Tendon Solutions for the most demanding industrial and energy sector applications, have today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to explore development opportunities at ABP’s Port of Swansea and the emerging opportunity of… Read more »

One year ago, two leading experts of rotor blade monitoring systems joined forces to form: EOLOGIX-PING. Just in time for the first anniversary, the team is now underlining their shared future with a new design. Two companies, two locations, two cultures, two ways of working and one global team – one year ago, Austria’s eologix… Read more »

BGB, a UK-based global engineering firm, has announced the introduction of a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering following the launch of its Aftermarket Wind Brushes. The engineering enterprise, which develops, designs and manufactures engineering applications for service companies, distributors and some of the world’s biggest OEMs, including Danish manufacturer, Vestas, has extensive experience in the wind market, stretching… Read more »

Hamburg, 31 July 2024. Aquila Clean Energy has placed an order with the Nordex Group for a further delivery of 24 N163/5.X turbines in Spain. In addition to the 21 turbines with a combined output of 124 MW ordered for the Baza wind farm cluster in June 2024, the Nordex Group will also supply additional… Read more »