Baltic Power offshore wind farm delivers first electricity to Polish grid
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The Baltic Power offshore wind farm has delivered its first electricity to Poland's national power grid, marking the start of the project's phased commissioning process. The first wind turbine has begun generating electricity, with additional turbines scheduled to enter service over the coming weeks as commissioning and testing continue. Power generated during this phase will be fed into the national grid.
UKA expands wind project portfolio in Germany
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In the first half of 2026, the UKA Group acquired or invested in wind energy projects with a combined capacity of around 900 MW. The projects are located across Germany, with most in the early to mid-stages of development.
New Zealand passes offshore renewable energy legislation
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New Zealand has passed the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, establishing the country's first regulatory framework for offshore renewable energy developments, including offshore wind, solar, wave and tidal energy.
Statkraft to invest in 280 MW wind project in Brazil
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Statkraft has approved an investment in the 280 MW Gran Sul onshore wind project in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Located in Santa Vitória do Palmar, the project has been under development for several years and has completed the required technical, environmental and regulatory approvals. Following the investment decision, the project will move into the construction phase, with work scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Ocean Winds reaches full power at first floating offshore wind project in France
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Ocean Winds (OW) has reached full power at its 30 MW Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind farm in France. The project has entered full commercial operation and is supported by more than 20 local workers based at the dedicated operations and maintenance facility established by Ocean Winds. The wind farm is expected to generate around 110,000 MWh of electricity annually.
eologix-ping expands blade monitoring fleet in the United States
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eologix-ping has secured a contract to add nearly 300 wind turbines in the United States to its blade monitoring fleet for an unnamed customer. As its installed fleet in the USA continues to grow, the company is establishing a local presence to provide support for wind farm operators.
SSEN Transmission signs HVDC framework agreement for Scottish subsea links
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SSEN Transmission has signed a long-term framework agreement with a consortium comprising Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord to support the delivery of future high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission infrastructure in the north of Scotland.
Fugro appoints interim chief financial officer
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Fugro has appointed Cees den Ouden as interim chief financial officer with immediate effect. The appointment follows the previously announced departure of Barbara Geelen and is intended to ensure continuity while the company completes the recruitment process for a permanent chief financial officer.
Sif launches offshore wind decommissioning business
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Sif has launched Sif Decom, a dedicated business focused on the marshalling, logistics and processing of decommissioned offshore wind materials, including monopiles. The company aims to recover valuable materials from offshore wind farms for reuse and recycling, supporting the production of lower-carbon steel for new circular monopiles.
Saitec installs nature-inclusive systems at DemoSATH floating wind platform
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Saitec Offshore Technologies has installed a series of Nature Inclusive Design (NID) systems at its DemoSATH floating wind platform off Spain as part of the Aquasath project. Through DemoSATH Lab, the operating demonstrator is being used as a full-scale test site to study environmental interactions, improve monitoring methods and evaluate ways to support marine biodiversity alongside floating offshore wind.
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- Salt River Project to add 600 MW of wind energy to Arizona grid
- Nordex announces 3.1 GW of order intake in the second quarter of 2026
- Amprion revises completion date for BalWin1 offshore grid connection
- Natural Power appoints Dr Harold Anuta as technical director
- EIA outlook highlights growth in renewables and battery storage
- PlemCat test site receives environmental approval
- Vestas reports more than 2.7 GW of announced orders in second quarter
- Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier launch offshore wind foundation company Neretek
- UK government confirms changes to CfD Allocation Round 8
- Drift Energy partners with Commenda Capital to deploy at least 50 hydrogen production vessels
- Nordex receives 700 MW turbine orders from UKA for projects in Germany
- Enercon signs contracts with Planungsbüro Düser for German wind and storage projects
- European Energy secures permits for 145 MW of wind projects in Germany
- Ocean Lake Wind Project receives environmental approval in Nova Scotia
- Equinor to close Japan offshore wind business by end of 2026
- Ecowende begins power generation at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
- RES secures five-year operations and maintenance contract with ScottishPower Renewables
- Vard delivers hybrid cable laying vessel to Toyo Construction for Japan offshore wind market
- SK and KKR launch renewable energy platform in South Korea
- Nordex to supply wind turbines for Twistenberg wind farm in Germany
- Bernhard Schulte Offshore completes four-vessel CSOV series with Windea Clarke
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- Indian wind industry export strategy calls for stronger finance, certification and technology support
- First monopile installed at Vattenfall’s Nordlicht I offshore wind farm in German North Sea
- Netherlands launches Power2Tow programme for zero-emission emergency response towing vessels
- Nordex secures more than 197 MW of wind turbine orders in Germany
- DNV updates seismic design guidance for wind projects in earthquake-prone regions
- Korea selects 1.786 GW in first-half 2026 offshore wind auction
