Heerema develops modular spreader bars for offshore heavy lifting
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Heerema has developed two large modular spreader bars, each with a lifting capacity of approximately 9,000 tonnes. Their modular design allows them to be reconfigured and reused across multiple offshore projects. Spreader bars are used in offshore lifting operations to distribute loads within rigging systems, maintain the required sling geometry and provide clearance for sling paths.
Fugro to survey and clear unexploded ordnance for German offshore grid projects
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Fugro has been awarded a contract by 50Hertz to carry out unexploded ordnance (UXO) surveys, identification and clearance for the LanWin3 and LanWin6 offshore grid connection projects in the German sector of the North Sea.
Verlume appoints Jay Parle as head of engineering
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Verlume has appointed Jay Parle as head of engineering. He brings more than 20 years of experience in subsea controls, offshore renewables, carbon capture and storage, and nuclear energy. Throughout his career, Parle has led multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseen the development of engineering systems from concept through to commissioning.
US wind turbine orders reach three-year high amid tax credit deadlines
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US wind turbine order intake reached its highest level in three years in the second quarter of 2026, as developers sought to meet tax credit deadlines. Turbine orders totalled 2.8 GW, the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2023, while the SunZia project in New Mexico began operations, according to Wood Mackenzie’s US Wind Energy Monitor Q3 report.
China leads electrification as countries struggle to turn policy into action
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China is making faster progress on electrification than other countries, while the USA risks losing momentum and several major European economies have yet to translate policy into deployment, according to a new analysis.The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring both real-world electrification deployment and the conditions needed to support further progress. These factors indicate how prepared economies are for businesses to electrify their operations.
RES adapts blade inspection technology for smaller drones
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RES has adapted its Smart Pilot turbine blade inspection technology for smaller drones. These drones cost less than larger models and can deliver comparable image quality in good conditions, offering wind farm owners a lower-cost option for inspecting their turbines.
ProfEC Ventus extends calibration accreditation scope
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ProfEC Ventus has received approval from DAkkS to extend its accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 to include electrical and frequency measurements. The extension covers additional calibration capabilities for data loggers and other measuring instruments.
Global wind power installations expected to recover in second half of 2026
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Global wind power installations slowed in the first half of 2026, with 59 GW of new capacity added compared with 71 GW in the same period of 2025. However, the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), in its Half-year Report 2026, expects installations to accelerate in the second half of the year, potentially bringing annual additions close to the 173 GW recorded in 2025. Over the 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, new wind power installations totalled 159 GW, up from 152 GW in the preceding 12-month period. This indicates that the industry continues to expand despite the slowdown during the first half of 2026.
Ofgem launches tender for Hornsea 3 transmission assets
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Ofgem has launched a tender for the offshore transmission assets connecting the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm to the UK electricity grid. Hornsea 3 is under construction in the North Sea, more than 100 kilometres offshore. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 and is expected to generate enough electricity to power 3.3 million UK homes.
Archer considers options for its offshore wind business
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Archer has decided not to pursue further offshore wind engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects and is exploring strategic options for Archer Wind, including a partial or full divestment.
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- Adani Wind secures 696.2 MW in turbine orders in India
- Aurora Energy Services appoints president for the Americas
- US administration seeks review of New England Wind approval
- Wind power generation in the USA rises by 7.8% as renewables expand
- Wood Thilsted awarded foundation design contract for Outer Dowsing
- RelyOn to acquire windhunter_academy and expand its training network in Poland
- US tax credit deadlines reshape wind and solar project development
- Germany outlines plan for 70 GW of offshore wind by 2045
- Brazil publishes model validation guidelines for wind, solar and battery projects
- Trump directs negotiations on wind turbine imports into the USA
- Gurit reports sales growth in first nine months of 2026
- Neoenergia and EIB agree loan to modernise electricity grids in Brazil
- Miros adds 3D vessel view to sea-state monitoring system
- Operational projects gain share of European power purchase agreement market
- DNV outlook highlights energy security, electrification and gaps in emissions reductions
- Oceanic Wind Energy and Ming Yang extend investment agreement for Canadian offshore wind project
- SkySpecs introduces risk management module for blade inspections
- RES secures asset management contract for Romanian wind farm
- Mercury orders 192 MW of wind turbines from Nordex in New Zealand
- US announces funding to strengthen electricity grid resilience
- Nexans selected for Mallorca–Menorca power cable project
- Iberdrola raises 2026 profit outlook after nine-month growth
- ZX Measurement Services supports Vattenfall’s UK wind projects
- DemoSATH extends floating offshore wind operations through 2027
- Seaway7 appointment to support 465 jobs for Berwick Bank B offshore wind project
- UN and African governments to discuss renewable energy transition
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