Cape Holland and GBM Works agree to jointly develop and commercialise Vibrojet
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Cape Holland, part of Venterra Group, and GBM Works have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly further develop and commercialise Vibrojet, an installation technology for offshore wind monopile foundations. The technology combines vibratory driving with controlled water jetting.
Leonhardt & Blumberg equips cargo vessel with wind propulsion
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German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped Hansa Drejoe with Econowind VentoFoils. The vessel is the first of four general cargo newbuilds to receive the wind propulsion technology. The first installation was completed on Hansa Drejoe at Royal Niestern Sander Shipyard in early August. Hansa Christiansoe is currently at the shipyard for installation.
Vestas reports higher revenue and raises 2026 profit outlook
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Vestas reported higher revenue and profitability in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. The quarterly intake of firm and unconditional wind turbine orders increased 67 percent to 3,349 MW.
Cadeler to acquire Menck
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Cadeler has acquired Menck, a provider of specialist equipment and technology for offshore foundation installation, from Acteon. Cadeler plans to operate Menck as a standalone business, retaining its independent market position and continuing to serve customers across the offshore wind sector, including other installation contractors.
Norway moves to accelerate onshore wind and grid development
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The Norwegian government has announced measures to speed up the development of new power generation and electricity grid infrastructure, including changes to the process for onshore wind projects. The measures are intended to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, shorten processing times and accelerate construction while maintaining requirements related to nature, the environment and indigenous rights.
Small-scale material changes improve wind turbine blade durability
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Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have developed two material approaches that could improve the durability and sustainability of wind turbine blades. The research, published in Advanced Science and Advanced Materials, focuses on reducing rain erosion at blade tips and strengthening flax fibre composites. The two studies form part of the NWO-funded LICHEN BLADES project, which is investigating circular wind turbine blade designs. PhD candidates Natalia Guevara Sotelo and Deniz Sayinbas are the lead authors, supervised by Julie Teuwen and Kunal Masania.
Enova funds Windeed floating wind demonstrator study
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Enova, Norway’s government agency for the energy transition, has awarded funding to Windeed to carry out a feasibility study for a full-scale floating offshore wind demonstrator in Norway. The study will be conducted with Aibel and AF Gruppen, supported by Norwegian industrial and research partners.
Lars Thaaning Pedersen appointed CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners
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Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) has appointed co-founder Lars Thaaning Pedersen as its new CEO. Henrik Scheinemann, COP’s co-founder and current CEO, will become Chairman of the Board on 1 September 2026.
ABB to supply power and propulsion system for Allseas vessel
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ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to supply an integrated power and propulsion system for Allseas’ semi-submersible heavy transport vessel Grand Tour. The 230-metre vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will transport large converter stations from manufacturers in Asia and Europe before transferring them to Allseas’ construction vessel Pioneering Spirit for installation.
RES wins safety contract for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
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RES has been awarded the Safety from the System and Operational Control contract for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm. The contract covers the formal framework for safely isolating and controlling high-voltage assets, managing associated risks and enabling work to be carried out safely throughout the project.
- Germany proposes changes to offshore wind law
- Offshore wind push to reshape Türkiye’s renewables landscape
- Enercon returns to profitability in 2025
- Goldwind signs 89.7 MW turbine contract in Thailand
- Vestas appoints Anna Mascolo to lead Northern and Central Europe and offshore wind
- Llŷr offshore wind projects receive Section 36 consent
- MOL completes Wind Whale heavy-lift coastal vessel
- France selects five ports for floating wind infrastructure
- US court orders Pentagon to resume wind project reviews
- OEG secures corrosion protection contract for Gennaker offshore wind farm
- Cadeler orders two T-class offshore wind installation vessels
- Encomara prepares Squid connection system for floating wind trials
- Kinewell strengthens board with two new appointments
- ABO Energy sells Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries
- RES report outlines community investment and bill support
- Full Circle secures O&M contract for West Newton wind farm
- Siemens Energy reports record orders and improved profitability in Q3
- RWE reaches settlement with U.S. government over offshore wind leases
- Transition piece installation completed at Inch Cape offshore wind farm
- ABB invests in LevelTen Energy and forms strategic partnership
- Fraunhofer IWES deploys wind Lidar buoy with two next-generation Lidar systems
- Nordex secures 525 MW wind turbine order in Türkiye
- PNE sells two German repowering wind projects
- Denmark awards 1.8 GW of offshore wind capacity
- North Star opens new operational base in Lowestoft
- ZX Measurement Services supports Wind2 with Lidar wind measurement campaigns
- TotalEnergies acquires Shell's European renewables business
- We Energies starts construction of solar, wind and battery storage projects
- Natural Power secures ground investigation contracts for Vattenfall wind projects in Scotland
- Vattenfall awarded two offshore wind projects in Danish tender
