Flowind project advances floating wind operation and maintenance solutions
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The Flowind floating wind project, led by Saitec, was launched in 2024 to develop new solutions for the operation and maintenance of floating wind systems. Coordinated by the Basque Energy Cluster, the project is now approaching its final year. Saitec has developed new concrete formulations for offshore environments, including fatigue testing and the use of graphene oxide to assess performance. The company is also working on advanced monitoring systems for mooring lines, with new sensors to be installed on the DemoSATH prototype at BiMEP.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government advances 1 GW floating wind project near Izu Islands
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is progressing plans to develop a large-scale floating offshore wind project near the Izu Islands, with a target capacity of around 1 GW. The project forms part of the government’s wider policy framework for the development of Tokyo’s remote islands and is intended to support regional energy supply as well as decarbonisation objectives.
Fraunhofer IWU develops modular and recyclable rotor blade concept under RECREATE project
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For future wind turbines, Fraunhofer IWU, together with partners in the EU-funded RECREATE project, is developing new approaches to material selection, joining technologies and design. The aim is to enable wear-prone components to be replaced and to manufacture them from recyclable materials. The research rotor blade features a modular design, with all components bonded around a continuous load-bearing spar.
Forum Energy Technologies introduces compact launch and recovery system for subsea operations
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Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has introduced the Model 6000 (M6000) launch and recovery system for subsea handling. Part of FET’s Dynacon product line, the M6000 is designed as a compact, integrated system for inspection and light work-class remotely operated vehicle operations.
Vestas secures 186 MW order from EDF power solutions for Forêt Domaniale wind project in Canada
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Vestas has received a 186 MW order from EDF power solutions North America to supply 28 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and two V162-6.0 MW wind turbines for the Forêt Domaniale wind project in Québec, Canada. The order includes a 10-year service agreement.
European Energy signs PPA for 158.4 MW Skuodas wind farm in Lithuania
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European Energy has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Mars covering most of the annual output from the Skuodas wind project in Lithuania. The wind farm is expected to generate around 490 GWh per year, with the agreement including bundled guarantees of origin.
Wind capacity in the USA set to grow alongside rapid renewable expansion
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New data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), reviewed by the Sun Day Campaign, indicates continued growth in renewable energy capacity through February 2027, with wind, solar and battery storage leading additions. Wind power is projected to increase by around 14.5 GW over the period, including 4.2 GW of offshore wind capacity.
Malta launches metocean survey tender to support first offshore floating wind project
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Interconnect Malta has issued a public tender for metocean data collection to support the development of the country’s planned offshore floating wind project. The survey will gather site-specific wind measurements, wave conditions and environmental data, including avian and bat activity. The information is intended to support future developers in preparing technical and financial proposals.
DeepOcean secures offshore wind cable installation contract in Taiwan
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DeepOcean has been awarded a contract to support installation of inter-array cables at the TPC Offshore Wind Farm Phase 2 (TPC-II) offshore Taiwan. The scope covers installation of cables connecting wind turbines to offshore substations, alongside engineering and project management services. DeepOcean will work with Dong Fang Offshore and will deploy the subsea vessel Orient Adventurer for offshore operations.
TotalEnergies reaches final investment decision on 1 GW wind and storage project in Kazakhstan
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TotalEnergies has taken the final investment decision and secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and battery energy storage system project in Kazakhstan. The project, located in the southeast of the country, will combine a 1 GW onshore wind farm with a 600 MWh battery storage system supplied by Saft.
- Siemens Gamesa shows improved margin performance as Siemens Energy raises full-year outlook
- New York launches new land-based renewable energy procurement
- New Jersey BPU moves to terminate offshore wind transmission agreement with PJM
- Smulders integrates Argon measurement systems into transition piece production in Belgium
- Nordex reports higher revenue and improved margins in Q1 2026
- Cities accelerate renewable energy deployment and reduce fossil fuel reliance
- Andilly-les-Marais community wind farm wins 2026 Fast and Fair Award
- Iberdrola completes sale of 2,600 MW Mexico portfolio
- DTEK secures Norwegian funding for 650 MW wind project in Ukraine
- GE Vernova reports mixed wind performance with onshore growth and offshore project progress
- Amperon launches probabilistic short-term forecasts for wind and solar assets
- Naver signs 25-year wind PPA with GS Wind Power in South Korea
- Wood Mackenzie forecasts US wind installations to reach 48 GW by 2030
- IQIP, EnBW and Vattenfall prepare first offshore monopile installation using EQ-Piling technology
- Natural Power supports Network Rail renewable electricity procurement from offshore wind project
- DNV supports Galp acquisition of 351 MW onshore wind portfolio in Spain
- Enercon to supply 140 MW for Aydin–Denizli wind farm in Türkiye
- MADE4WIND highlights integrated approach to floating offshore wind innovation
- Spanish ports underline need to accelerate offshore wind deployment and strengthen infrastructure readiness
- US District Court issues preliminary injunction on federal renewable energy permitting policies
- Suzlon launches ‘Blue Sky’ turbine platform targeting international markets
- Fugro reports stable margins as growth in other markets offsets weaker offshore wind activity
- WindEurope highlights offshore wind security gaps in policy paper with Terma analysis
- Nadara submits consent applications for 1.8 GW Bellrock floating offshore wind project in Scotland
- Full Circle Wind Services secures O&M contract with European Energy for Pendine wind farm in Wales
- Ocean Winds reports biodiversity findings at WindFloat Atlantic floating offshore wind project
- Elia, Energinet, 50Hertz and TenneT sign MoU on North Sea offshore cable cooperation
- RWE extends Ziton partnership for offshore wind vessel support in UK and Europe
- Navantia Seanergies outlines dual-use offshore wind technologies with monodon and COEX Green Energies
- Vattenfall and Fred. Olsen Seawind agree ownership transfer for muir mhòr floating offshore wind farm
