European Energy expands 2028 green bond to support project pipeline
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European Energy has secured additional funding through a tap issue under its existing senior unsecured green 2028 bonds. This enables the company to accelerate the progression of its renewable energy pipeline across core markets. This includes advancing projects through late-stage development, construction and into operation across solar, wind, battery solutions and power-to-x.
Fugro commissions ROV test pool in Singapore to support offshore operations
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Fugro has commissioned a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore. The facility provides a controlled environment for functional testing, system integration, calibration and pre-deployment activities.
Gurit reports Q1 2026 results with growth in wind segment
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The first quarter marked a solid start to the year, with continued positive momentum driven by strong demand in the wind segment from Western original equipment manufacturers and increased order intake. Manufacturing Solutions delivered a resilient performance despite some delays in non-wind activities. Marine & Industrial progressed with new polyethylene terephthalate markets and subsea projects, although the marine end-market remained subdued.
DNV integrates Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon to support renewable project data traceability
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DNV has integrated its wind and solar data management platforms, Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon, to strengthen data traceability for renewable energy project bankability. The integration combines Resource Panorama, DNV’s meteorological data platform, with GPM Horizon, the asset management system operated by GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company.
Enercon advances production ramp-up for E-175 EP5 E2 turbine in Germany
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Enercon is preparing the industrial ramp-up phase for its new turbine model, the E-175 EP5 E2. At the company’s generator centre in Magdeburg-Rothensee, Germany, efforts are focused on increasing production of the required generators.
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
- Equinor reduces stake in Scatec
- Chinese manufacturers expand share of offshore wind foundation supply
- Greensolver partners with Aevy to support data analysis in renewable energy projects
- Ventus Energy promotes Alastair Symington and Matt Holden to senior roles
- 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
- Northern Europe Energy Group, SEFE and BHC sign agreement to advance Nordic Baltic hydrogen ecosystem
- Envision starts construction of offshore wind drivetrain facility in Sheyang China
