Enercon expands local manufacturing of E-175 EP5 E2 components in Türkiye
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Following the localisation of rotor blade production, Enercon will also manufacture generators and hybrid steel towers for the E-175 EP5 E2 in Türkiye. Under the agreements, ATEŞ Wind Power will manufacture generators for projects in Türkiye at its facility in Bergama, İzmir Province. The expansion is expected to create 300 new jobs at the site and support additional employment among regional suppliers.
Vattenfall, Project Enki and ABB explore offshore data centre development
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Vattenfall and Project Enki, together with ABB, are exploring the potential for developing offshore data centres directly connected to offshore wind farms. The initiative aims to address growing demand for computing capacity, including for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, while reducing pressure on onshore electricity grids. The collaboration focuses on integrating existing technologies. Project Enki will develop and operate the data centres, while Vattenfall will provide a long-term supply of renewable electricity generated by offshore wind farms.
Insight Marine launches engineering and advisory business for offshore wind and marine infrastructure
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Insight Marine, a new Irish-headquartered engineering design and commercial advisory business, has launched. The company provides engineering design, technical advisory and commercial support for offshore wind, subsea transmission and cable projects, ports and harbours, marine civil infrastructure, environmental and regulatory advisory, decommissioning, expert witness services and forensic engineering.
Amazon signs 600 MW power purchase agreement for Skyborn's 976.5 MW Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany
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Amazon and Skyborn Renewables have signed a 600 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity generated by the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Amazon's long-term commitment to purchase electricity from the project provides Skyborn with additional revenue certainty as it advances towards construction. The 600 MW agreement covers approximately 61% of Gennaker's total planned capacity.
Invenergy to terminate four offshore wind leases under US settlement agreement
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The US Department of the Interior has announced a settlement agreement with affiliates of Invenergy. Under the agreement, Invenergy will terminate four offshore wind leases and receive a partial refund of capital previously paid to the federal government.
Higashi Izu Furusato wind power plant reaches commercial operation in Japan
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wpd’s first onshore wind project in Japan, the Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Power Plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, has reached commercial operation. Developed by Higashi Izu Wind Power Godo Kaisha, a joint venture between wpd and GPSS Group, the project is located along a mountainous coastal ridge about 120 km southwest of Tokyo.
Suzlon commissions 5 MW S175 wind turbine in Karnataka
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Suzlon has announced the launch of its S175 wind turbine, rated at 5 MW, following its commissioning at Vijayanagar in Karnataka, India. The S175 features a 175-metre rotor, a 160-metre hybrid lattice tower and a blade tip height of 247.5 metres.
SSEN Transmission launches supply chain framework
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SSEN Transmission has launched a new supply chain framework aimed at creating opportunities for suppliers across northern Scotland and beyond, with a focus on supporting local businesses and regional economies.
Kenya joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance as first African member
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The Republic of Kenya has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), becoming the first African country to become part of the initiative. Kenya already generates nearly 90% of its electricity from renewable sources and is seeking to expand its offshore wind potential.
North Sea hydrogen storage could provide UK seasonal energy capacity, study finds
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The UK could store sufficient green hydrogen in depleted North Sea oil and gas fields to meet projected electricity demand for up to seven years, according to new research. Geologists and engineers from the Durham Energy Institute at the University of Durham modelled hydrogen storage scenarios against half-hourly data on electricity generation and demand, using both historical records and future system simulations.
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- US appeals court dismisses US administration challenge over wind permitting freeze
- Acoustiscan system enables early detection of electrical faults in offshore wind equipment
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- Siemens Energy and NSORe to deliver 2 GW offshore converter platform for 50Hertz
- Iberdrola launches green bond issue to support grid investments and renewable energy projects
- Venterra launches V-Data platform for offshore wind metocean data
- RES launches Smart Pilot for automated blade inspection
- European Energy signs balancing agreement for Måde hybrid park with Twig Energy
- Encomara floating wind SQUID system receives ABS product design assessment
- UK and Japan target 5.9 GW of floating offshore wind development
- SunZia wind project set to become largest operating wind farm in USA
- SeaRenergy restructures management team
- Crown Estate to relaunch tender for 1.5 GW Morgan offshore wind site after lease return
- Germany advances offshore wind reform plans under Federal Council resolution
- France prepares AO10 offshore wind tender under 10 GW programme
- Shell considers offshore wind asset sale as strategy shifts back towards fossil fuels
- Marine Power Systems wins 2026 Xiongan International Green Energy Technology Award
- Ocean Winds installs first turbine at 500 MW Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm
- Sif COO Pepijn Timmermans steps down from Executive Board
- TGS | 4C report points to improving long-term outlook for offshore wind despite near-term challenges
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- US renewable groups sue Department of Defense over wind project review freeze
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- Vestas opens V236-15.0 MW offshore blade finish lines in Taranto
