WAB calls for changes to German offshore wind tender system
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The German offshore wind industry association WAB has welcomed the draft amendment to the Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) as a basis for reforming the offshore wind tender system. The association has submitted its position as part of the consultation process with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. WAB supports several elements of the draft, including retaining the target of at least 70 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045, a more flexible tendering approach and improvements to grid integration and administrative procedures. However, it considers further changes necessary to ensure that awarded projects can secure financing and reach construction.
US wind market shifts towards near-term project delivery
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The US wind market is entering a critical period as developers accelerate construction ahead of the phase-out of production and investment tax credits. At the same time, the early-stage project pipeline is weakening as developers face greater permitting, supply chain and policy uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie’s US Wind Energy Monitor Q2 2026. The near-term outlook has improved, with Wood Mackenzie increasing its five-year forecast for new greenfield wind capacity by 5% compared with the previous quarter. Annual additions are expected to peak in 2027, supported by offshore wind. However, this growth is unlikely to continue at the same pace as developers focus on advancing existing projects rather than developing new ones.
Arenko to optimise Ørsted’s 300 MW battery storage project
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Arenko has been selected to deploy its Nimbus optimisation, asset management and trading platform at Ørsted’s 300 MW/600 MWh Iceni battery energy storage project in the UK. The project will be co-located with the 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm and is scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of 2027.
Inch Cape offshore wind farm moves into turbine component assembly at port of Dundee
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Inch Cape is moving into the next phase of construction of its Scottish offshore wind farm, with the first turbine components now arriving at the port of Dundee. Forth Ports’ port of Dundee will receive components for the project’s 72 wind turbines. Each turbine will comprise a four-section tower, three 115.5-metre-long blades and a nacelle containing the electrical equipment. Inch Cape will be the first UK project to use Vestas V236-15MW turbines.
Vestas adds 306 MW to third-quarter order intake
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Vestas has received orders totalling 306 MW for undisclosed wind projects in the USA.
HEA Energy acquires two jack-up vessels from Semco Maritime
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HEA Energy has acquired the jack-up vessels Thor and Wind Lift 1 from Semco Maritime. The companies have also agreed a long-term charter arrangement that will keep the vessels available to Semco Maritime for component exchange and component overhaul work in the European offshore wind market.
Stillstrom tests automated offshore vessel charging
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Stillstrom by Maersk has completed a trial of its automated offshore vessel charging system, aimed at reducing the need for manual cable handling when vessels operate on dynamic positioning in offshore wind farms. The trial of the Stillstrom Offshore eCharger, witnessed by DNV as part of its technology qualification process, tested the system's ability to manage the charging cable automatically from connection through to the vessel returning to position.
CS Wind Offshore uses automated milling machine for transition pieces
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CS Wind Offshore has started using a custom-built automated milling machine from CNC Onsite at its facility in Aalborg, Denmark, to produce cable penetrations in transition pieces for offshore wind farms. The machine uses computer-controlled milling to produce precise, clean-cut holes for reliable cable sealing. Each transition piece requires six cable penetrations and 12 pressure relief holes. The latter help prevent structural deformation under changing pressure and rough sea conditions.
Hitachi Energy expands transformer manufacturing in China
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Hitachi Energy will strengthen its manufacturing footprint in China to meet growing demand for transformers.
Azerbaijan designates Caspian Sea area for renewable energy
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Azerbaijan has designated a water area in its sector of the Caspian Sea for renewable energy development. The area covers 711.4 square kilometres and has been designated for the construction of offshore wind farms.
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