Static test finds greater deformation in large wind turbine blades than predicted
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A full-scale static test by Bladena, a RES company, at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in England has found that large wind turbine blades deform more under torsional loads than computer models predict. Engineers applied a controlled twisting force to an 88-metre blade at ORE Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, using more than 70 sensors to measure its response.
Insight Marine opens Belfast office
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Insight Marine has opened an office in the Scottish Provident Building on Donegall Square in Belfast, expanding its presence in Northern Ireland and the wider UK market. The office will be led by Sarah Gibson, Marine and Energy Director, and Diarmuid O’Loan, Ports Technical Director.
Six rotor sails installed on Airbus transport vessel
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LD Armateurs and Norsepower have completed the installation of six Norsepower Rotor Sails on Spirit of Toulouse, the first of three low-emission roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels being built for LD Armateurs to support Airbus transport operations. The installation was carried out by Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group at a coastal outfitting site in Shanghai.
German offshore wind industry could lose two-thirds of current jobs
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Germany’s offshore wind industry could lose around two-thirds of its current full-time-equivalent jobs by 2045 if project development remains inconsistent. The study, Value creation from offshore wind energy in Germany – additional scenarios, by wind:research, compares the target of 70 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045 with a scenario in which project delays and cancellations lead to a prolonged gap in orders.
Field trial reports reduced lightning damage to wind turbine blades
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Arctura has reported field results indicating that ALP20, a blade-tip coating designed to enhance existing lightning protection systems, can reduce lightning-related damage to wind turbine blades during commercial operation. ALP20 is manufactured by Mankiewicz Coatings and uses Arctura’s ArcGuide technology. During the trial, an independent operator monitored 123 turbines of different types through a particularly active lightning season.
UK offshore wind expansion depends on grid connections and market reform
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The UK’s transition to a lower-carbon electricity system will require substantial investment in offshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), nuclear power and electricity networks. According to GlobalData, progress will depend on faster grid connections, transmission upgrades and market reforms that support investment while accommodating more variable generation.
Bibby Marine launches electric service operation vessel
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Bibby Marine has launched its electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) at Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. The vessel will be named Staffordshire, the fifth ship in the company’s fleet to carry the name, following vessels launched in 1894, 1929, 1950 and 1977.
ERWC rebrands as EcoSymbia
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The European Renewable Energy & Wildlife Consortium (ERWC), an international group of ecological consultancies, has changed its name to EcoSymbia to reflect the broader range of environmental and biodiversity services offered by its partner companies.
Canada’s clean power expansion faces transmission constraints
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Canada’s power sector is expected to expand as federal tax credits, the phase-out of coal-fired generation and industrial electrification support investment in wind, solar and nuclear power. However, limited transmission capacity between provinces and the need to modernise regional grids could constrain the integration of new generation, according to GlobalData.
France’s AO10 offshore wind tender closes for bids
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France’s offshore wind tender AO10 closed for bid submissions at noon on 12 October 2026. The tender covers 11 projects with a combined planned capacity of approximately 10 GW, comprising 5 GW of fixed-bottom and 5 GW of floating offshore wind.
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