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Appeals rejected for Jammerland Bugt and Lillebælt Syd offshore wind farms
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The Danish Energy Appeals Board has rejected appeals against construction permits for the Jammerland Bugt and Lillebælt Syd offshore wind farms, developed jointly by TotalEnergies, European Energy and Sonfor. The ruling clears the way for both projects to proceed as planned.
Dogger Bank C completes HVDC offshore substation platform installation
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Dogger Bank Wind Farm and its partners have completed the installation of the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore substation platform at Dogger Bank C, marking the final substation installation across all three phases of the project.
Equinor and Polenergia reach financial close on Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind projects
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Equinor and Polenergia, joint venture partners with equal shares, have reached financial close for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea.
Qair and Plenitude launch Eolbleu to compete in French offshore wind tender
- Category: Company News
Qair and Plenitude have announced the formation of a new consortium, Eolbleu, to participate in France’s AO9 offshore wind tender. The tender comprises four major projects representing up to 2.9 GW of new capacity across several coastal regions.
New York signs contracts for 26 new large-scale renewable energy projects
- Category: Projects and Contracts
New York State has finalised contracts for 26 new large-scale land-based renewable energy projects expected to generate more than 2.5 GW of capacity and approximately 5,000 gigawatt-hours annually once operational. The contracts result from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) 2024 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation.
ACP criticises House vote to cut clean energy tax credits
- Category: Industry News
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has criticised the recent House of Representatives vote to eliminate clean energy tax credits, describing the move as a threat to economic and energy security. The budget reconciliation bill passed narrowly by 215 votes to 214.
Precision flange milling introduced for Vestas 15 MW turbine towers
- Category: Product News
CNC Onsite has delivered its custom-built Goliath milling machine to tower manufacturer Welcon, where it is now in use machining 97 bottom tower flanges for Vestas' 15 MW V236 turbines. The turbines are intended for offshore wind projects in Germany and the Netherlands.
Cadeler expands fleet with acquisition of new jack-up vessel
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Cadeler has announced the acquisition of the Boqiang 3060 , a newly built jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), from Shanghai Boqiang Heavy Industry Group. The vessel, which will be renamed Wind Keeper , is intended to strengthen Cadeler’s fleet and support the growing global demand for offshore wind turbine operations and maintenance.
Jan De Nul reports record revenue for third consecutive year
- Category: Company News
Jan De Nul has reported record financial results for the third year running. In 2024, turnover increased by 36 per cent year-on-year.
BW Ideol awared design certification for 15MW+ floating wind platform
- Category: Product News
DNV has awarded Basic Design certification to BW Ideol for its 15MW+ floating wind platform. The platform, designed to support wind turbine generators in the 14 to 16MW range and scalable up to 22MW, is intended for a broad range of metocean conditions, from moderate to more challenging environments.
- VSB connects Racibórz wind farm to the grid in Poland
- Floating wind developers scale back as confidence drops amid delays and financial barriers
- New vessel design proposed for floating wind installation in UK waters
- New system offers continuous cable joint monitoring for offshore wind and grid applications
- New study warns of major risks in Germany’s current offshore wind auction model
- Over 6,500 new offshore wind jobs needed in East of England by 2030, report finds
- New digital torque wrench offers enhanced control for precision bolting in wind energy applications
- TensionPro expands Quantum smart tensioning system with new models
- Geoquip Marine completes geotechnical survey for German offshore wind projects
- windtest group adds medium-voltage FRT testing capability
- Clean energy manufacturing supports jobs and growth across the USA
- Denmark sets framework for 3 GW offshore wind tender
- Construction resumes on Empire Offshore Wind project off New York coast
- Norway launches first floating offshore wind tender for Utsira Nord site
- Construction begins on SSE's 208MW Strathy South Wind Farm in Scottish Highlands
- Estonia approves first offshore wind farm building permit
- Deme acquires 50% stake in Bauer Offshore Technologies
- Paolo Romanacci appointed Chief Operating Officer at OX2
- Regional plans highlight offshore wind supply chain growth across UK coastal clusters
- Proposed us budget bill presents obstacles for renewable energy sector
- Taiwan round 3.2 offshore wind developers submit contracts
- Dong Fang Offshore establishes offshore wind helicopter team in Taiwan
- Service contract awarded for Global Tech I offshore wind farm in Germany
- Global wind turbine installations reached 127 GW in 2024
- Baltic Sea Transmission System Operators outline offshore grid roadmap
- UK Parliament approves Great British Energy legislation
- Vestas to acquire blade factory from LM Wind Power in Poland
- National Grid writes down value of US offshore wind investment amid market challenges
- Esvagt forms joint venture for offshore wind in South Korea
- ACP report highlights role of clean power in USA economy
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