Airspection demonstrates long-range drone flights for offshore wind
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Glasgow-based drone company Airspection has completed a round trip of around 14 km over the open sea, operating entirely beyond the operator’s line of sight. The flights were carried out as part of a programme supported by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to develop the evidence needed for routine long-range drone operations in UK airspace. Airspection carried out the flights off Liverpool Bay, launching from the shore and operating the aircraft towards a working offshore wind farm before returning to shore.
Forum Energy Technologies appoints representative in Japan
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Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed Amariko Co., Ltd. as its local representative for the Dynacon product family in Japan. Amariko will provide business development, technical and administrative support to Dynacon customers in the country.
UK funding supports development of DeepWind test site
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded EMEC funding to advance the development of DeepWind, a national floating and deepwater wind test site. DeepWind is intended to provide plug-and-play infrastructure in a representative environment where technologies can be tested and validated before commercial deployment.
Blade damage reported at Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm
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At around noon on 2 October, a turbine blade was damaged at the Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan. At the time of the incident, no personnel were working on the turbine and there were no vessels in the area. Ørsted confirmed that no one was injured and that a safety exclusion zone has been established.
Measnet site assessment test shows consistency across laboratories
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As wind energy projects grow in scale and complexity, accurate and consistent site assessment remains important for reducing uncertainty and supporting investment decisions. Results from the 2025 Measnet Site Assessment Proficiency Test (PT) indicate a high degree of consistency among laboratories applying Measnet standards.
Victoria identifies transmission route for first offshore wind projects
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The Victorian Government has identified a preferred transmission route to connect the state’s first offshore wind projects off the Gippsland coast to the electricity grid. The approximately 60-kilometre route will run between the Loy Yang Power Station switchyard and a proposed new terminal station at Giffard. The corridor, around 200 metres wide, will provide space for shared transmission infrastructure.
Subsea Micropiles collaborates with Pentland floating offshore wind farm
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Subsea Micropiles has entered into an agreement with Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm (PFOWF) covering site investigation, anchor design and offshore installation. The collaboration will include cyclic loading analysis for anchor design and aims to address technical and cost considerations associated with floating offshore wind.
High-altitude wind turbine reaches 365 metres in Germany
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A high-altitude wind turbine in Schipkau, in the Lausitz region of eastern Germany, has reached its final height of 365 metres. With a hub height of 300 metres, the turbine is the tallest wind energy installation currently built.
Camera system provides data on bird collisions offshore
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A year-long pilot at an offshore wind turbine has shown that thermal cameras combined with artificial intelligence can be used to observe potential bird collisions offshore. Initiated by Vattenfall, the pilot was carried out at the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in collaboration with Wildlife Imaging Systems (WIS) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR).
Ukraine wind auction attracts 1.22 GW of bids
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Ukraine’s 700 MW auction for support for new wind power projects attracted 93 bids from nine companies, with a combined proposed capacity of more than 1.22 GW. The auction allocated an annual support quota of 700 MW for wind generation.
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