WindEurope issues Madrid Call to Action to accelerate electrification across Europe
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WindEurope has published the ‘Madrid Call to Action’, urging European Union leaders to treat electrification as a strategic priority. The document outlines ten policy measures aimed at strengthening Europe’s energy system and restoring confidence over the coming decade.
KK Group to acquire PowerCon
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KK Group has announced the acquisition of PowerCon, a Danish company specialising in power conversion technology for the maritime, wind and battery energy storage sectors. PowerCon’s shore power systems enable vessels to connect to electrical grids and shut down diesel engines while berthed in ports.
Fraunhofer IWES completes metocean survey in Estonia for Enefit Liivi offshore wind project
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Fraunhofer IWES has completed a site condition monitoring campaign in Liivi Bay, Estonia, for the development of the Liivi offshore wind farm, commissioned by Enefit. The campaign deployed the Fraunhofer IWES Stage 3+ Wind Lidar Buoy, a floating lidar system, together with co-deployed oceanographic sensors to collect a year of data, including wind profiles, turbulence intensity, and wave and current parameters.
We4Ce and CEWA Plus expand blade root remanufacturing services across Asia
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We4Ce has signed a memorandum of understanding with CEWA Plus, a Thai developer and investor in renewable and infrastructure projects, to expand on-site blade root bushing remanufacturing across Asia. Serial orders are set to begin in April 2026. The agreement combines We4Ce’s Re-FIT methodology and Danish partner CNC Onsite’s mobile machining hardware with CEWA Plus’s on-site execution and quality control.
Centurion Group expands USA onshore wind footprint with Trand acquisition
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Centurion Group has acquired Trand, supporting its expansion into the onshore wind sector in the USA. Headquartered in Sawyer, Trand is a family-owned business specialising in complex lifting operations for the onshore wind industry. Its capabilities strengthen Centurion’s existing lifting services in the United States and add specialist heavy-lift expertise aligned with demand in the Midwest.
Van Oord completes foundation installation for Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland
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Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of all monopile foundations and transition pieces for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland. Developed by Orlen and Northland Power, the project has a planned capacity of up to 1.2 GW.
Pacifico Energy secures site survey approval for 500 MW offshore wind project in Vietnam
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Pacifico Energy has received approval to begin site survey assessments for a planned 500 MW offshore wind project off the coast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Stillstrom by Maersk introduces offshore charging systems for vessels at sea
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Stillstrom by Maersk has launched two new applications for supplying electric power to vessels operating offshore. The Power Hub and Power Tower provide standalone charging options that can be deployed independently of turbine infrastructure, supporting flexible use across both existing and future offshore wind developments.
Iberdrola reports 9.7% increase in electricity distribution in first quarter of 2026
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Iberdrola supplied 68,645 GWh of electricity in the first quarter of 2026, a 9.7% increase compared with the same period the previous year. By country, the United Kingdom recorded the largest increase, with distributed energy rising by 72.6% to 14,687 GWh. In Spain, distribution reached 23,462 GWh, while Brazil accounted for 20,485 GWh and the United States for 10,012 GWh.
Onyx Insight launches ecoBlade for wind turbine blade monitoring
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Onyx Insight has launched ecoBlade, a condition monitoring system designed to provide ongoing insight into wind turbine blade behaviour and condition. ecoBlade monitors blade health from within each individual blade. Using two three-axis accelerometer sensors per blade, the system can detect cracks, structural issues and other forms of damage.
- GE Vernova to supply 91.5 MW for Santa María de las Fuentes wind farm in Spain
- Arcadis launches international noise forecast app for wind projects
- Vineyard Wind secures court injunction against GE Vernova in offshore project dispute
- Partrac expands V LiDAR fleet for offshore wind measurement
- TenneT transports large transformers to Maasvlakte converter station in Rotterdam
- AF Gruppen acquires Claxton Engineering Services to expand offshore decommissioning and wind capabilities
- European Energy expands 2028 green bond to support project pipeline
- Fugro commissions ROV test pool in Singapore to support offshore operations
- Gurit reports Q1 2026 results with growth in wind segment
- DNV integrates Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon to support renewable project data traceability
- Enercon advances production ramp-up for E-175 EP5 E2 turbine in Germany
- Vaisala introduces WindCube Pure TI for turbulence intensity measurement
- Fraunhofer IWES Wind Lidar Buoy achieves Stage 3+ certification under OWA roadmap
- North Star appoints Duncan Palmer, promotes Joanna Lang and names Kenneth Coughlan as CTO
- ZX Lidars appoints Alex Woodward as Managing Director
- Hexicon reports 10.9 GW portfolio and project updates in 2025 annual report
- 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
