DNV certifies Econowind VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion system
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Econowind has received a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from DNV for its VentoFoil 3-Series boundary layer suction wing. The certification confirms compliance with DNV's ST-0511 standard for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems. The 16-metre VentoFoil 3-Series uses wind power to generate forward thrust, helping to reduce fuel consumption.
Korea Midland Power and Unison sign offshore wind operation and maintenance agreement
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Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) and Unison have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Under the agreement, the companies will work together on operation and maintenance planning, technology exchange and specialist workforce training to support offshore wind projects.
Ørsted signs seven-year power purchase agreement for Gode Wind 1
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Ørsted has signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Gode Wind 1 partnership in Germany. The long-term agreement provides revenue certainty for the offshore wind farm and its owners: Nuveen, Equitix and The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG).
Wind turbine maintenance cross skill programme launched for technicians
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The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), in partnership with the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has launched the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Cross Skill Programme. The initiative supports the transfer of skills between the oil and gas and wind energy sectors.
OEG approved to deliver wind turbine safety rules training
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OEG has become an approved Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) training provider through an agreement with the Energy Institute (EI). The company will deliver the training at its dedicated facility in Bootle, Merseyside, UK.
Aviva and Onyx Insight collaborate on wind asset risk management
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Aviva’s Global Risk Management Solutions and Onyx Insight have partnered to help wind asset owners and operators reduce operational and insurance risks while improving asset lifecycle management.
Shell sells Sprng Energy group to Aditya Birla Renewables
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Shell has agreed to sell 100% of Solenergi Power Private Limited, which includes the Sprng Energy group of companies, to Aditya Birla Renewables Limited (ABRen). Sprng Energy supplies solar and wind power to electricity distribution companies in India. Its portfolio includes 5.0 GWp of assets, comprising 3.3 GWp in operation and 1.7 GWp under contract.
European Commission approves French offshore wind support scheme
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The European Commission has approved a French state aid scheme to support offshore wind energy under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted on 25 June 2025. The scheme will support the construction and operation of 11 offshore wind farms in the North Sea, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Together, the projects are expected to provide up to 11.1 GW of installed capacity and generate up to 47.8 TWh of renewable electricity annually, equivalent to around 10.6% of France's annual electricity consumption.
Principle Power wins EFGL operations and maintenance contract
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Principle Power has been awarded the operations and maintenance (O&M) support contract for the 30 MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind project in the French Mediterranean. The project is operated by Ocean Winds in partnership with Banque des Territoires. The agreement covers the project's three WindFloat foundations, each supporting a Vestas V164-10 MW turbine.
Carel acquires Cotes
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Carel (Italy) has acquired 100% of the share capital of Cotes, a Denmark-based provider of desiccant dehumidification solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Aarhus, Cotes designs, develops, manufactures and supplies desiccant dehumidifiers for industrial applications, including wind energy, pharmaceuticals, electronics, food processing, refrigerated warehouses and battery production.
- Inch Cape begins recruitment for offshore wind farm operations
- RWE’s Theodore Wind Farm receives Australian approval
- Nadara appoints Aker Solutions for Bellrock electrical studies
- Veolia and TotalEnergies sign renewable electricity agreement in Spain
- ABB invests in Gridcog to support renewable and storage modelling
- BGB marks 50 years of engineering for the renewable energy sector
- Iver Group acquires Business in Wind
- Scottish Renewables appoints Angela Hepworth as chief executive officer
- Iberdrola reports higher electricity distribution and increased renewable capacity
- Cowi supports certification for 315 MW offshore wind project in Japan
- Heerema shortens North Atlantic transit using voyage optimisation
- ComEd energises substations to support 550 MW of wind capacity
- Sumitomo sells stakes in Belgian offshore wind projects
- Baltic Power offshore wind farm delivers first electricity to Polish grid
- UKA expands wind project portfolio in Germany
- New Zealand passes offshore renewable energy legislation
- Statkraft to invest in 280 MW wind project in Brazil
- Ocean Winds reaches full power at first floating offshore wind project in France
- eologix-ping expands blade monitoring fleet in the United States
- SSEN Transmission signs HVDC framework agreement for Scottish subsea links
- Fugro appoints interim chief financial officer
- Sif launches offshore wind decommissioning business
- Saitec installs nature-inclusive systems at DemoSATH floating wind platform
- Nexans validates composite-core monitoring technology for overhead transmission lines
- Salt River Project to add 600 MW of wind energy to Arizona grid
- Nordex announces 3.1 GW of order intake in the second quarter of 2026
- Amprion revises completion date for BalWin1 offshore grid connection
- Natural Power appoints Dr Harold Anuta as technical director
- EIA outlook highlights growth in renewables and battery storage
- PlemCat test site receives environmental approval
