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Cadeler takes delivery of Wind Keeper and secures contract with Vestas
- Category: Company News
Cadeler has taken early delivery of its newest jack-up vessel, Wind Keeper, marking the eighth addition to its expanding fleet. The company announced the purchase last month, and the vessel has now been officially handed over.
Skyborn Renewables selects Siemens Gamesa turbines for Gennaker offshore wind project
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Skyborn Renewables has confirmed the signing of a turbine supply agreement and a long-term service agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the Gennaker offshore wind project. The agreements cover the delivery and maintenance of 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines. Both contracts are based on a master supply agreement concluded by the two companies in June 2024 and remain conditional, subject to a notice to proceed and other conditions precedent.
US wind and solar industry criticises new federal permitting procedures
- Category: Industry News
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has criticised new permitting procedures announced by the US Department of the Interior, warning that the measures will hinder the development of domestic wind and solar projects. ACP Chief Executive Jason Grumet described the move as a significant setback for US energy policy at a time of growing electricity demand.
Vattenfall reports higher underlying profit despite lower sales in first half of 2025
- Category: Company News
Vattenfall has published its interim report for January to June 2025, showing a mixed financial performance with growth in underlying profit but declines in overall profit and sales. For the first six months of 2025, net sales fell by 8% compared to the same period in 2024.
Vestas receives 527 MW turbine order in USA
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Vestas has secured a 527 MW order in the USA for an undisclosed project and customer. The contract includes the supply of V150-4.5 MW turbines.
BlueFloat Energy withdraws from Australian offshore wind projects
- Category: Projects and Contracts
BlueFloat Energy has cancelled plans to develop the 2.5 GW Gippsland Dawn floating offshore wind project in Victoria, Australia, following a decision to cease all global operations. The company citted unfavourable market conditions and financial challenges as key reasons for the move.
Ireland reforms electricity rules to enable private wire investment
- Category: Industry News
The Irish government has adopted a new Strategy Statement on Private Wires, introducing a reform to electricity infrastructure rules. The changes are intended to unlock private sector investment in electricity infrastructure, particularly for renewable generation and storage. The strategy also supports lower-cost electric vehicle charging and expands options for self-supply of electricity.
Worley to deliver FEED for Green Volt onshore substation
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Worley has been awarded the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the onshore substation of the Green Volt floating wind project, a joint venture between Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn. The contract covers all aspects of the substation’s design, including electrical systems, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and eventual decommissioning.
Saudi Arabia to develop 15 GW of new wind and solar capacity
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Acwa Power, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO) have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development of seven large-scale renewable energy projects across Saudi Arabia. The programme includes two large-scale wind farms—Starah (2,000 MW) and Shaqra (1,000 MW)—both located in Riyadh province.
Research summary outlines technological challenges in floating wind
- Category: Industry News
The Carbon Trust’s Floating Wind Stage 3 Phase I Summary Report presents research conducted by the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP), focusing on key technical challenges to the commercialisation of floating offshore wind. As global interest in floating wind increases, several markets are showing growing confidence in the technology. However, further development is required to overcome engineering and operational barriers to commercial-scale deployment.
- HSM Offshore Energy completes Thor offshore substation for RWE
- Half of monopile foundations installed at Thor offshore wind farm
- ONP Management and Semco Maritime explore collaboration in floating wind
- Spie Wind Connect to deliver cable works for Van Oord at Windanker
- Environmental approval granted for WHEEL floating wind prototype in Spain
- Germany sees strongest first half-year for onshore wind since 2017
- Wind and wave testing facility enables large-scale floating wind research
- Tobias Keitel joins RWE Offshore Wind management board as CTO
- UK government announces reforms to the CfD scheme for Allocation Round 7
- Call for urgent action on offshore wind development in Spain
- RWE completes monopile installation at Sofia offshore wind farm
- wpd signs power purchase agreement for onshore wind project in Japan
- Vestas to supply 74MW of turbines for Towii Renewables in Finland
- WindEurope supports European apprenticeship initiative to address skills gap
- Mooreast and GeoProvider partner to support floating wind market
- Fugro to conduct offshore surveys for EirGrid’s south coast project
- Clare Horner appointed Director of Consulting at Natural Power
- Hanwha Ocean floating turbine design receives ABS approval
- Mona offshore wind farm secures development consent
- China Huaneng and Dongfang Electric present 17 MW floating wind turbine
- Weak wind conditions across europe in early 2025 affect power output
- Iberdrola reports 4.8% growth in electricity distribution in first half of 2025
- Empire Energy and Ellevo form joint venture for offshore wind logistics
- Nantucket and GE Vernova reach settlement over Vineyard Wind blade failure
- Iberdrola signs green financing deal for East Anglia Three offshore wind project
- Boulder Imaging partners with Aerovantage to deploy IdentiFlight in Chile
- Estonia rejects Saare 7 offshore wind licence bids
- Semar receives Enova support for Honeymooring feasibility study
- Global Wind Service names Rasmus Ravn as new COO
- Alpha Wind introduces DragonSky blade pitch control system for wind farms