EastWind launches T Level engineering programme for offshore wind students
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EastWind Offshore Wind Cluster (OWIC) has launched a T Level Engineering Experience Programme to help develop the next generation of talent for the UK's offshore wind sector. The four-week pilot programme, supported by RWE as the 2026 funding partner, is taking place at the Orbis Energy Centre in Lowestoft. Ten students from East Norfolk Sixth Form College, UTCN and East Coast College have been selected to participate, gaining practical experience of engineering project delivery in an industry environment.
American Clean Power Association launches certification programme for clean energy technicians
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has launched a certification programme for clean energy professionals, providing an industry-developed, hands-on competency certification for wind, solar and battery energy storage technicians. GE Vernova, Leeward Renewable Energy and MasTec are the inaugural companies adopting the programme.
Heerema Marine Contractors appoints Wilko de Jong as COO from 1 July
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Wilko de Jong will take up the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Heerema Marine Contractors from 1 July. He has served as Deputy COO since 1 January 2026, working closely with current COO Michel Hendriks to ensure a structured handover and alignment on operational priorities. Michel Hendriks will remain a member of the Executive Board until 31 December in the role of Deputy COO, continuing to support the transfer of responsibilities and knowledge.
PNE secures contracts for 108 MW of onshore wind projects in Germany
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PNE has secured contracts for two onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 108 MW in the German Federal Network Agency's tender round held on 1 May 2026. The projects are the 100.8 MW Beerfelde wind farm in Brandenburg and the 7.2 MW Hassendorf repowering project in Lower Saxony.
Qualitas Energy awarded 113.2 MW of onshore wind capacity in German auction
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Qualitas Energy has secured contracts for three onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 113.2 MW in Germany's May renewable energy auction. The projects, located in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony, comprise 16 wind turbines. Once operational, they are expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply around 75,000 households.
Husum Wind and WAB to host offshore wind excursion in the North Sea
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Messe Husum & Congress, organiser of Husum Wind, together with the wind energy industry network WAB e.V., will host an offshore wind excursion on 31 August providing insight into wind farm and grid connection developments in the North Sea. Around 500 national and international participants are expected to join the full-day trip aboard the high-speed catamaran Halunder Jet, operated by FRS Helgoline, departing from Hamburg.
Türkiye publishes draft specifications for 1,000 MW offshore wind auction
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Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has published draft specifications for offshore wind site allocation and grid connection capacity under the YEKA OWPP-2026 programme. The proposed auction covers a total of 1,000 MW of connection capacity, allocated under a 49-year framework.
NGI and OYO Corporation agree offshore wind cooperation framework in Japan
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The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) and Japan’s OYO Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation in offshore wind development. The agreement establishes a framework for joint projects, research and knowledge sharing, supporting NGI’s expansion into the Japanese offshore wind market. It builds on an existing working relationship between the two organisations.
Announcement of seven companies and consortia prequalified for Nova Scotia's offshore wind bidding process
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The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) has completed the prequalification process for its NS25-1R offshore wind programme, identifying companies eligible to participate in a future offshore wind Call for Bids. The 90-day prequalification process ran from 16 October 2025 to 13 January 2026. Following the assessment of all applications, applicants were notified of the outcome.
Edison completes repowering of 186 MW wind portfolio in Abruzzo, Italy
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Edison has completed the repowering of its entire wind portfolio in the Abruzzo region of Italy, increasing the total installed capacity from 114 MW to 186 MW. The programme was carried out in two phases between 2019 and 2021, and from 2025 to 2026.
- Skyborn Renewables acquires full ownership of Nordergründe offshore wind farm in Germany
- European Energy secures 125 MW of onshore wind projects in Germany auction
- Nordex secures 325 MW wind turbine order in USA
- UK offshore and onshore wind investment expands across Scotland, England and Wales with major new projects
- Uniper signs offshore wind power purchase agreement for Gennaker project
- Envision Energy and Juniper Green Energy commission 5 MW wind turbine in India
- Germany awards 2.5 GW of onshore wind capacity in oversubscribed May auction
- USA wind and solar generation grows as renewable capacity expansion accelerates
- MCS orders additional SWATH crew transfer vessel from Työvene
- Vestas adds 869 MW to Q2 order intake
- ABO Energy secures 61.4 MW across three German onshore wind projects
- RWE opens new offshore wind control centre in East Frisia, Germany
- RES secures asset management contract for 130 MW wind farm in Mexico
- novventos introduces naca.boost vertical axis wind turbine
- Mammoet supports Baltic Power monopile handling operations
- California issues Notice of Intent to Sue over offshore wind lease termination agreement
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners reaches financial close on 392 MW Pestera II wind farm in Romania
- Hitachi Energy awarded contract for converter stations of 600 MW Italy–Tunisia interconnection
- Sany commissions first wind turbine in Europe at hybrid project in Spain
- EPO Boards of Appeal upholds Tilted Wind Tower patent held by Freia Offshore
- WindEurope urges EU to adopt binding 2040 renewables target ahead of energy policy talks
- ACWA Power receives approval to expand Khalladi Wind Farm in Morocco
- Envision Energy opens South Africa office to support regional expansion
- Haizea Wind Group starts monopile production for 1.4 GW Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind farm
- Envision Energy and AMEA Power expand Egypt wind portfolio to 1 GW
- DeepOcean completes inter-array cable installation at Nordseecluster A offshore wind farm
- Nordex to supply 112 MW for NeXtWind repowering project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Vestas secures 40 MW turbine order in Germany
- FairWind appoints senior managers for blade and service operations in Europe
- RP Global secures financing for 124 MW Wałcz wind farm in Poland
