Sumitomo acquires 33.3% stake in Gwynt Glas floating wind project
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Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a 33.3% stake in the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea off the UK, joining EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB as a strategic partner.
Ørsted proposes 2 GW Dadu II offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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Ørsted is proposing the Dadu II offshore wind farm off Changhua, Taiwan, with the project now undergoing environmental assessment and public consultation. The proposed project has a capacity of up to 2,002 MW and would be located approximately 38 km from the Changhua coast.
Ming Yang commissions 16 MW tension leg platform floating wind turbine
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Ming Yang Smart Energy has commissioned the 16 MW tension leg platform floating wind turbine, CNOOC Anlan, which will supply electricity to the Lufeng offshore oilfield, 136 km off the coast of Guangdong, China, in water depths of 136 metres. The complete system stands more than 307 metres tall. The MySE 16-260 turbine has a hub height of 155 metres and a rotor diameter of 260 metres, with a swept area of 53,000 m².
RWE and Hamburg fire brigade conduct rescue exercise at Grauen wind farm
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RWE and the Hamburg fire brigade have carried out a rescue exercise at the Grauen wind farm southwest of Hamburg, Germany. The exercise focused on the rescue of an injured service technician from a nacelle at a height of 65 metres. The exercise involved 11 people and covered the alarm and mobilisation of emergency services to a remote wind farm, communication between responders, initial medical treatment and the rescue and handover of the injured person to emergency personnel on the ground.
Boskalis delivers solid performance amid challenging market conditions
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Boskalis’ Offshore Energy division delivered a strong performance in the first half of 2026, supported by the execution of major offshore energy projects, including offshore wind developments. The division benefited from strong contributions from offshore heavy lifting, subsea cables and marine services.
Max Ek to leave position as CFO of Hexicon
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Hexicon CFO Max Ek has decided to leave his position to pursue a new opportunity outside the company. His CFO responsibilities and related duties will be managed within Hexicon’s existing organisation.
MEAG sells minority stakes in Texas wind farms to Ardian
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MEAG has sold its minority interests in the Horse Creek and Electra onshore wind farms in Texas to Ardian, which was already a long-term partner in the assets. The two operational wind farms have a combined capacity of 460 MW and have been in operation since 2016.
Draft Ninth Power Plan prioritises renewables and storage in Northwest USA
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The draft Ninth Power Plan for the Pacific Northwest proposes adding 9,000 MW of renewable energy capacity and 5,000 MW of storage between 2027 and 2032 to meet growing electricity demand. The proposed resource portfolio also includes 1,060 average-megawatts (aMW) of energy efficiency, 2,100 MW of natural gas, 590 MW of demand response and 220 MW of voltage regulation. The proposed portfolio would add more than 11,000 MW of new generation capacity in total, alongside storage and efficiency measures.
Baltic Shipping adds two wind-assisted vessels
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Baltic Shipping Company has added two new vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, to its fleet. The two 3,550 DWT coasters are equipped with two Econowind VentoFoils and battery systems, with the wind-assisted propulsion system expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12%.
Nordr Energi to extend use of Vind AI platform
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Nordr Energi plans to expand its use of the Vind AI platform beyond offshore wind to model projects combining renewable energy generation with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The company will use the platform for offshore and onshore renewable energy projects, as well as standalone BESS applications.
- WAB calls for changes to German offshore wind tender system
- US wind market shifts towards near-term project delivery
- Arenko to optimise Ørsted’s 300 MW battery storage project
- Inch Cape offshore wind farm moves into turbine component assembly at port of Dundee
- Vestas adds 306 MW to third-quarter order intake
- HEA Energy acquires two jack-up vessels from Semco Maritime
- Stillstrom tests automated offshore vessel charging
- CS Wind Offshore uses automated milling machine for transition pieces
- Hitachi Energy expands transformer manufacturing in China
- Azerbaijan designates Caspian Sea area for renewable energy
- CIP closes Growth Markets Fund II
- California Energy Commission subpoenas RWE over offshore wind lease agreement
- Vestas selected for 72 MW wind farm in Peru
- Hungary opens tender for wind farm grid connection capacity
- RWE reports higher earnings in first half of 2026
- US senators propose legislation to support offshore wind developers and speed up lease reallocation
- Final turbine installed at He Dreiht offshore wind farm
- WindTree appointed Tech Safety Lines distributor in South Korea
- Ørsted reports solid operational performance in first half of 2026
- Nordex receives orders from EFG Energy Farming Group in Lower Saxony
- Wind generation rises as U.S. renewable output grows
- Cape Holland and GBM Works agree to jointly develop and commercialise Vibrojet
- Leonhardt & Blumberg equips cargo vessel with wind propulsion
- Vestas reports higher revenue and raises 2026 profit outlook
- Cadeler to acquire Menck
- Norway moves to accelerate onshore wind and grid development
- Small-scale material changes improve wind turbine blade durability
- Enova funds Windeed floating wind demonstrator study
- Lars Thaaning Pedersen appointed CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners
- ABB to supply power and propulsion system for Allseas vessel
