Vestas to establish nacelle assembly facility in Japan by 2029
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Vestas has agreed with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to cooperate on the establishment of a wind turbine manufacturing base in Japan. The agreement sets the foundation for a final nacelle assembly facility by fiscal year 2029, contingent on market conditions, and includes a roadmap towards a full nacelle production site by fiscal year 2039.
VTT opens FutureGrid research infrastructure for next-generation power grid testing in Espoo, Finland
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VTT has opened the FutureGrid research infrastructure in Otaniemi, Espoo, providing a testing environment for the development of next-generation power grid technologies. The facility is intended for Finnish and international organisations to develop and test solutions before their deployment in operational electricity networks. The expansion of renewable energy generation and the increasing electrification of society are placing new demands on electricity grids. At the same time, resilience and overall system security are becoming more important as energy systems evolve.
Ingeteam outlines role of low-voltage full converters in next-generation wind turbine platforms
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As wind turbine rated power increases, the electrical system architecture of turbines is becoming a key design consideration for original equipment manufacturers. Medium-voltage full converter solutions have traditionally been used in high-power platforms, but developments in power semiconductor technology are enabling low-voltage full converter systems at power levels above 10 MW. Ingeteam has presented its technical approach to low-voltage full converter design for next-generation wind turbines.
X1 Wind X100 floating wind platform receives basic design compliance statement from DNV
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X1 Wind has received a Statement of Compliance for the basic design of its X100 floating wind platform from DNV. The assessment was carried out in accordance with the DNV-SE-0442 standard for the certification of floating wind turbines. The statement confirms that the X100 platform meets relevant international safety, engineering and technical requirements.
Nordex receives 279.2 MW turbine orders from wpd for nine wind projects in Germany
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wpd has ordered 40 wind turbines from Nordex for nine onshore wind projects in Germany, with a combined capacity of 279.2 MW. The orders include service agreements covering turbine maintenance for a period of 15 years.
GeoForce expands offshore geotechnical soil testing services
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GeoForce Technical Services, part of Oceanscan and the Venterra Group, has expanded its geotechnical soil testing capability with the introduction of a 24-hour onboard soils laboratory and enhanced onshore testing services. The development is intended to support offshore site investigations from data acquisition through to reporting.
WindEurope reports 2 GW of offshore wind capacity connected in Europe in 2025
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Europe connected 2 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2025, according to a new report by WindEurope on offshore wind statistics and market trends. A total of 184 turbines were installed across five wind farms during the year.
Flender unveils wind turbine gearbox test rig in Walajabad, India
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Flender has inaugurated a 13.5 MW wind turbine gearbox test rig at its Walajabad facility in India. It enhances the company’s manufacturing capabilities and is intended to support the growing wind energy sector in India and globally.
Siris to acquire majority stake in Takkion
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Siris has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Takkion, a provider of integrated services for the renewable energy sector. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to standard conditions.
TenneT expands offshore wind grid connections in the Netherlands and Germany during 2025
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TenneT continued to expand electricity infrastructure in the Netherlands and Germany during 2025, with a focus on strengthening grid capacity and supporting the integration of offshore wind energy. Grid availability remained high despite increased renewable energy generation, with onshore grid availability reaching 99.99977%. TenneT also introduced a new funding structure in 2025 under which TenneT Netherlands and TenneT Germany operate as independent transmission system operators within the group.
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- Fugro to conduct geotechnical investigation for 375 MW Oriel offshore wind farm in Ireland
- Inspire Environmental opens operational base in Aberdeen, Scotland
- Gurit secures two-year supply contract for glass pultruded blade root reinforcements
- Technique Solaire acquires 118 MW operational wind portfolio from Iberdrola in France
- Europe plans stronger ports and shipyards for offshore wind
- Fengmiao offshore wind farm begins pin pile installation offshore Taiwan
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- VinEnergo outlines international renewable energy expansion including offshore wind projects
- Aikido Technologies presents floating offshore wind platform concept combining data centre, turbine and battery storage
- Iberdrola acquires 242 MW Ararat wind farm in Victoria, Australia
- SENSEWind self-erecting turbine installation system assessed for Teviot wind farm in Scotland
- Graham Construction installs Renewablade concrete barriers using recycled wind turbine blade material
- TGS schedules Ramform Vanguard survey campaign including offshore wind work
- USA adds more than 50GW of clean power capacity in 2025
- Venterra Group has appointed Nigel Ward as Chief Commercial Officer
- Palfinger to supply electric offshore cranes for Formosa 4 wind farm in Taiwan
- Menck delivers first MHU4400S hydraulic hammer to Heerema
- Greencoat Renewables reports 3,684 GWh generation and portfolio changes in 2025
- E.ON connects two millionth renewable energy plant to distribution grid in Germany
- Boskalis reports strong offshore wind activity in 2025
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- Siemens Gamesa installs first turbine at Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark
- GE Vernova to supply 17 turbines for 100 MW Fortore wind farm in Italy
- Kitakyushu Hibikinada offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Japan
- Drift Energy partners with Enapter to adapt AEM electrolysers for offshore use
- Subsea7 announces CEO succession from July 2026
- Afry appointed Owner’s Engineer for 99 MW Upperchurch wind farm in County Tipperary, Ireland
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- Ocean Winds signs Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate for 1.5 GW Celtic Sea site
