Vaisala introduces WindCube Pure TI for turbulence intensity measurement
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Turbulence intensity (TI) is a key parameter in wind project design, influencing turbine class selection, site suitability and structural loading. It has also been a challenging parameter to measure with vertical profiling lidar compared with traditional cup anemometers. Vaisala has introduced WindCube Pure TI, a turbulence intensity reconstruction algorithm for WindCube vertical profiling lidar.
Fraunhofer IWES Wind Lidar Buoy achieves Stage 3+ certification under OWA roadmap
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The Floating Lidar System developed, manufactured and operated by Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) has achieved Stage 3+ under version 3 of the Offshore Wind Accelerator Roadmap (2025). Fraunhofer IWES commissioned Oldbaum Services to carry out an independent assessment based on an extended body of evidence.
North Star appoints Duncan Palmer, promotes Joanna Lang and names Kenneth Coughlan as CTO
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North Star has strengthened its executive team with appointments across human resources, legal and technology functions. Duncan Palmer has joined as the company’s first Chief Human Resources Officer, while Joanna Lang has been promoted to Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. Kenneth Coughlan has also been appointed Chief Technology Officer, succeeding James Bradford following his retirement.
ZX Lidars appoints Alex Woodward as Managing Director
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ZX Lidars has announced the appointment of Alex Woodward as Managing Director, succeeding founder Ian Locker, who has stepped down from the role after more than 20 years leading the business. Ian Locker has led the company since its early development. During this period, the company developed and commercialised lidar systems used for wind measurement across onshore and offshore wind projects.
Hexicon reports 10.9 GW portfolio and project updates in 2025 annual report
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Hexicon has published its annual report for 2025, outlining financial results, project developments and market conditions for the floating offshore wind sector. Hexicon’s project development portfolio totalled approximately 10.9 GW (gross) at the end of 2025, with seven projects under development across Sweden, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa and South Korea.
Qualitas Energy secures 126 MW in German onshore wind auction across three projects
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Qualitas Energy has been awarded contracts for three onshore wind projects in the February auction held by the Federal Network Agency in Germany. The projects have a combined capacity of 126 MW.
Equinor reduces stake in Scatec
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Equinor partially divests shareholding in Scatec Equinor ASA has divested an 8.07 percent shareholding in Scatec ASA at a price of NOK 125 per share. Following the transaction, Equinor retains an 8.05% stake in Scatec and has agreed to a 90-day lock-up period for the remaining shares.
Chinese manufacturers expand share of offshore wind foundation supply
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Chinese manufacturers have rapidly increased their share of the global offshore wind turbine foundation market, reaching 26% of installations outside Mainland China in 2025, up from near zero in 2020. According to analysis by Westwood Global Energy Group, this shift is reshaping the supply chain and improving availability of competitively priced foundations at a time of cost pressure in the sector.
Greensolver partners with Aevy to support data analysis in renewable energy projects
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Greensolver has entered into a partnership with Aevy, which develops tools for analysing unstructured information. Greensolver identified Aevy’s technology as a means to manage increasing volumes of project documentation.
Ventus Energy promotes Alastair Symington and Matt Holden to senior roles
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Ventus Energy has promoted Alastair Symington to divisional head of asset management and Matt Holden to head of operations and maintenance. In his new role, Symington will oversee the company’s asset management activities across operations and maintenance, commissioning and technical support. His responsibilities include delivery performance, client engagement and the development of operational capabilities, including the expansion of the company’s control room into a broader operational control centre.
- Glamox to supply lighting for four OESVs for Sea1 Offshore
- Germany offshore wind sector supports over 31,000 full-time jobs
- Fugro relocates Halifax operations to COVE
- Pattern Energy completes acquisition of Cordelio Power
- Full Circle Wind Services secures maintenance contract for Engie UK wind farms
- Vestas secures 70 MW order from Tessa Green Energy in Bulgaria
- Leif Rehfeldt joins management of Deutsche WindGuard Systems
- Evolve Energy signs PPA with Shell Energy Europe for Race Bank offshore wind
- Cranemaster develops 3,000-tonne passive heave compensator for offshore lifting
- Nordex reports 1.9 GW order intake in first quarter 2026
- Buss Terminal Eemshaven completes heavy-lift quay expansion in Julianahaven
- TGS awarded offshore wind site characterisation contract in Europe
- Mammoet supports floating wind turbine assembly at Port-la-Nouvelle in France
- Vineyard Wind files lawsuit against GE Renewables over contract termination threat
- Boskalis deploys remotely operated vehicles from its Aberdeen Remote Operations Centre
- Hydro-Québec launches wind tender targeting up to 3,000 MW in Québec
- Econowind launches 30-metre Ventofoil 5-series for deepsea vessels
- China Huaneng Group completes 504 MW Shandong Peninsula North L offshore wind project
- Van Oord deploys VibroJet method for monopile installation at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
- Greensolver and Tipspeed collaborate on wind farm performance analysis services
- Iberdrola increases stake in Neoenergia to 98%
- Hexicon divests TwinHub floating wind project in the UK
- Nordex secures 80 MW wind turbine order in Spain
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- Envision starts construction of offshore wind drivetrain facility in Sheyang China
- Vestas appoints Johan Helberg as Managing Director for Southern and Eastern Africa
- Grieg Maritime Group signs agreement with GT Wings for Jet Sails installation
- Youwind launches BESS module for hybrid wind and storage project analysis
- RWE installs first low carbon steel tower and recyclable blades at Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark
- Brazil government issues offshore wind regulatory guidelines
