Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As offshore wind energy expands from the sandy soils of the North Sea to new frontiers like the North Atlantic, Japan, and Australia, the industry faces a hidden but formidable challenge: rock-hard seabeds. These tougher environments test the limits of jack-up vessels, demanding cutting-edge enginee...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Offshore wind development is accelerating globally, driven by ambitious energy transition goals. Yet, one persistent bottleneck remains: site characterization. Traditional, sequential approaches often struggle to keep pace with the scale and complexity of modern wind farms.
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
One Rhode Island-based operator has quietly taken the helm in America's growing offshore wind sector. Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) is not only moving technicians and equipment across the waves but also redefining what local excellence looks like in a field traditionally led by international players...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As offshore wind energy scales up to meet global renewable targets, the engineering complexity grows exponentially. Beyond the challenges of larger turbines and harsh weather, a critical factor lies hidden beneath the seabed: geological hazards. Ensuring the safety of personnel, the integrity of mul...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As wind energy becomes a central pillar of the global energy transition, the industry faces a growing challenge: what to do with rotor blades at the end of their service life? While other turbine components like steel towers and nacelle electronics are relatively straightforward to recycle, the comp...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As offshore wind becomes central to the global energy transition, the vast arrays of turbines rely on a largely invisible support network operating beneath the waves. Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are vital workhorses for installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair, but demand for these su...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As Germany pushes forward with its energy transition, installing next-generation wind turbines efficiently and safely is paramount. Recent projects in Saxony and the Black Forest showcase how advanced rotor blade handling systems, like the RBC-D yokes from ematec, are playing a pivotal role in strea...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Far from shore, often for weeks or months at a time, the offshore environment presents unique challenges for the professionals powering the wind energy transition. Beyond the technical complexities, maintaining crew wellbeing, motivation, and a strong team spirit is not just a 'nice-to-have' – it's ...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
Offshore wind is a cornerstone of global net-zero ambitions, with capacity targets soaring and turbines reaching unprecedented sizes of 20 MW or more. Yet, the fundamental drivetrain technologies powering these giants have remained largely static for nearly two decades. As turbines grow larger and s...
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Wind, Digital Blog — 31 January, 2026
As wind power becomes a cornerstone of our energy system, the industry is grappling with a familiar challenge: intermittency. Grid congestion and negative electricity prices, caused by generation peaks during low demand, are impacting the profitability of wind projects. The solution, as the rapidly ...
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