Iver Group acquires Business in Wind
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Iver Group has acquired Business in Wind. Business in Wind brings experience with turbines from manufacturers including Vestas and Enercon, as well as international project experience in markets such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Nordic countries and Ukraine.
Scottish Renewables appoints Angela Hepworth as chief executive officer
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Scottish Renewables has appointed Angela Hepworth as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hepworth joins the organisation from Drax, where she served as Corporate Affairs Director and Commercial Director, leading work on low-carbon energy projects. She previously held the role of Policy and Regulation Director at EDF UK, where she led policy and regulatory work on the Sizewell C nuclear project.
Iberdrola reports higher electricity distribution and increased renewable capacity
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Iberdrola increased the amount of electricity distributed across its global networks by 6.3% in the first half of 2026 to 136,648 GWh, reflecting higher electricity demand and continued electrification. Electricity distribution increased across all of the group's operating regions. The largest increase was recorded in the United Kingdom, where distributed electricity rose by 32.6%, supported by the integration of Electricity North West.
Cowi supports certification for 315 MW offshore wind project in Japan
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Cowi has supported the certification of the Oga, Katagami and Akita City offshore wind project in Japan. The project developer, Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy, has received a certificate of conformity from Bureau Veritas Japan, confirming that the design of the wind power facilities complies with Japanese technical standards and regulatory requirements.
Heerema shortens North Atlantic transit using voyage optimisation
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Heerema Marine Contractors has reduced the North Atlantic transit time of its semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir by 2.5 days during a voyage optimisation pilot with French ocean intelligence company Amphitrite. The optimised route shortened the voyage by 240 nautical miles and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by up to 18%, while maintaining higher average speeds without increasing fuel consumption. The pilot combined Heerema's offshore operational experience with Amphitrite's vessel-specific voyage optimisation platform.
ComEd energises substations to support 550 MW of wind capacity
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ComEd has energised two new 345 kV transmission substations, enabling the connection of up to 550 MW of wind generation in LaSalle and Woodford counties.
Sumitomo sells stakes in Belgian offshore wind projects
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Sumitomo Corporation has decided to sell its equity interests in three offshore wind projects off the coast of Belgium: Northwind, Nobelwind and Northwester 2. Sumitomo joined the Northwind project in 2013, Nobelwind in 2014 and Northwester 2 in 2018.
Baltic Power offshore wind farm delivers first electricity to Polish grid
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The Baltic Power offshore wind farm has delivered its first electricity to Poland's national power grid, marking the start of the project's phased commissioning process. The first wind turbine has begun generating electricity, with additional turbines scheduled to enter service over the coming weeks as commissioning and testing continue. Power generated during this phase will be fed into the national grid.
UKA expands wind project portfolio in Germany
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In the first half of 2026, the UKA Group acquired or invested in wind energy projects with a combined capacity of around 900 MW. The projects are located across Germany, with most in the early to mid-stages of development.
New Zealand passes offshore renewable energy legislation
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New Zealand has passed the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, establishing the country's first regulatory framework for offshore renewable energy developments, including offshore wind, solar, wave and tidal energy.
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