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TU Delft develops dynamic open-source model to improve wind farm performance
- Category: Product News
A research team led by TU Delft has developed a new dynamic open-source model, called OFF, to improve understanding and optimisation of wind farm performance. Unlike conventional steady-state models, OFF captures the time-varying behaviour of turbine wakes, allowing more realistic simulations of wind flow and control strategies.
Port of Long Beach receives funding for Pier Wind terminal
- Category: Company News
The Port of Long Beach has received state support to advance the development of Pier Wind, a planned 400-acre terminal designed for the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. The project aims to strengthen California’s offshore wind supply chain and support future large-scale developments along the state’s coastline.
Hytech Imaging develops solar-powered drone system for biodiversity monitoring at offshore wind farms
- Category: Product News
Hytech Imaging (France) has developed a solar-powered drone system to support environmental monitoring at offshore wind farms. The company recently completed test flights of its SolarStormm system, which integrates with the SolarXOne drone developed by French company XSun.
Schaeffler and LORC commission large-scale rotor bearing test rig in Denmark
- Category: Company News
Schaeffler, in partnership with the Lindø Offshore Renewables Center (LORC), has commissioned a new large-scale test rig for rotor bearings in Lindø, Denmark. Developed together with LORC and R&D Test Systems, the installation will be used by Schaeffler to test rotor bearing arrangements for the next generation of wind turbines in collaboration with turbine manufacturers.
Final turbine installed at SSE wind farm in Puglia
- Category: Projects and Contracts
SSE has completed installation of the final turbine at its 17.3 MW onshore wind project in Puglia, southern Italy, six months after construction began. The project covers the Castel Favorito and Masseria la Cattiva sites, where five Siemens Gamesa 132-3.4 MW turbines have been installed.
Ørsted to reduce workforce as part of new strategic plan
- Category: Company News
Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by around 2,000 positions by the end of 2027 as part of its updated business plan and strategic priorities. The adjustment aims to strengthen competitiveness and reflects a sharper focus on offshore wind and the European market.
Jan De Nul to install export cables for Formosa 4 wind farm
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Jan De Nul has signed a contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) for the installation of export cables at the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The company will transport, install, and protect around 60 kilometres of subsea high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables to bring electricity ashore.
Rystad Energy: China to dominate offshore wind as US faces setbacks
- Category: Industry News
As the USA seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains by increasing domestic oil and gas production, its offshore wind industry continues to face economic headwinds, including project delays, reduced tax incentives, and rising costs. According to Rystad Energy, new global offshore wind capacity is expected to reach 16 GW by the end of 2025, with around two thirds of that total being developed in China. By 2030, China’s offshore wind sector is forecast to represent 45% of global cumulative capacity, leaving the USA struggling to keep pace even if policies shift.
Minnesota regulators approve Allete partnership with CPP Investments and GIP
- Category: Company News
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved the acquisition of Allete by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). With all regulatory approvals now in place, the transaction is expected to close in late 2025 following the commission’s written order.
Lloyd’s Register grants approval to Samsung’s SnapWind Float design
- Category: Product News
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new floating offshore wind turbine design, SnapWind Float. The SnapWind Float has been developed to enable floating wind projects in deeper waters and is optimised for use in regions with limited access to skilled labour, heavy lifting equipment, or large assembly areas.
- Palfinger Marine supplies nacelle cranes for Vestas 15 MW turbines
- Ørsted completes rights issue
- Nordex reports 2.2 GW order intake in third quarter
- Bureau Veritas certifies Provence Grand Large floating offshore wind project
- Deutsche Windtechnik strengthens offshore management team
- DNV report: US policy shifts to have limited effect on global energy transition
- Nordex to supply turbines for 236 MW of wind projects in North America
- Biome Renewables and Enercon collaborate on wind turbine noise reduction technology
- Negative bidding for offshore wind fading in Europe, says WindEurope
- Global renewable capacity expected to more than double by 2030
- Envision Energy to supply turbines for Kazakhstan’s 1 GW Mirny wind project
- Nordex receives new orders from wpd in Germany
- Flender expands service centre in Canada
- BOA completes launch of floating substructures for EOLMED offshore wind project
- Eiffage awarded contract by RTE for three offshore substations in France
- Japan identifies new areas for offshore wind development
- GBM Works completes second close of Seed funding round
- WWEC2025 in Shantou: Programme outline released
- Nordex receives orders from Okko Group in Ukraine
- US administration to review approval of Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 project
- Pacifico Energy Korea secures licence for 420MW Myeong Ryang offshore wind project
- OS Energy adopts Sonardyne Sprint-Nav DP for offshore vessels
- Iver names Joaquín Morón Managing Director of Spain
- Nordex launches N175/6.X turbine in Canada
- Y-MatTec plans UK grout facility at Port of Montrose
- CC&L Infrastructure grows renewable portfolio to 2.4 GW
- EIB and CaixaBank back Navantia Seanergies with green trade finance
- Fortescue acquires Nabrawind Technologies
- RES appoints Bruce Hall as CEO of Digital Solutions
- Federal government moves to reassess Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project
