Category: Wind

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 »

EOLOGIX-PING, a leader in continuous blade monitoring for wind turbines, is proud to announce an expansion of its product portfolio to include state-of-the-art lightning detection systems. This latest innovation empowers wind turbine operators with more comprehensive tools for proactive maintenance, helping to confirm lightning strikes and minimize wasted time and resources. EOLOGIX-PING has built a… Read more »

Unmanned Survey Solutions (USS) has unveiled and commissioned its latest Accession class Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) featuring Robosys Automation’s groundbreaking VOYAGER AI Survey advanced maritime autonomy suite.   The USS Accession class vessel is pioneering, eco-friendly, repeatable, and reliable for offshore Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) operations.   Meticulously designed for high performance, endurance, versatility… Read more »

CSO Engineering has completed the construction of the deep-water berth at the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal following a 12-month project at the US offshore wind hub. The purpose-built site, previously home to the Cannon Street Coal Power Station, is undergoing extensive redevelopment to become a new marine terminal for US offshore wind projects. With… Read more »

Subsea technology company, SMD, today announced the first sale of its compact workclass electric ROV, the Atom EV, to Greece’s Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), the primary Greek public body undertaking marine research in the Eastern Mediterranean. With a 4,000m rated turnkey system, the vehicle represents the latest technological evolution in the e-ROV sphere… Read more »

As a project developer, co-operation partner and employer, the international company is represented at the wind industry’s leading trade fair (PresseBox) Energiequelle, international project developer, operations manager and provider of innovative energy supply solutions, will be exhibiting at WindEnergy. WindEnergy is the leading trade fair for the wind industry and takes place from 24 to… Read more »

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 »