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MS Industry uses Enerpac SBL1100 gantry for transformer installation at Baltic Power substation
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Polish heavy lift contractor, MS Industry, has utilised an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry to install transformers at the Baltic Power substation, part of the Baltic Power Offshore Wind development. The gantry provided precise positioning of two 354-tonne transformers on their respective installation tracks.
GE Vernova pauses search for new offshore wind turbine orders amid market uncertainty
- Category: Company News
Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, has announced the company will pause efforts to secure new offshore wind turbine orders while waiting for improved market conditions.
Hontek and Socomore announce agreement on erosion protection coatings
- Category: Company News
Hontek and Socomore have announced an agreement concerning high-performance erosion protection coatings products. Starting in January 2025, Socomore will be the production and sales partner for Hontek's Leading Edge Protection (LEP) products in the wind and aerospace markets.
DTBird system reduces eagle and raptor collision risk at wind farms
- Category: Product News
The DTBird system, designed to reduce bird collisions at wind farms, was evaluated by the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) at two wind farms: Manzana in California and Goodnoe Hills in Washington, USA. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the study focused on the system's effectiveness in detecting and deterring large raptors, particularly Golden and Bald Eagles.
RWE secures two more onshore wind projects in French regulation bidding round
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Sevan Deepwater Technology awarded Approval in Principle for floating wind foundation design
- Category: Product News
Sevan Deepwater Technology has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate from DNV for its SWACH floating offshore wind foundation design.UK unveils new strategy to boost offshore wind investment in the country
- Category: Industry News
RWE achieves record renewable energy production and reduces CO2 emissions
- Category: Company News
RWE recorded a strong performance in the first nine months of 2024, producing more electricity from renewables than ever before. Green electricity production reached a record level of 36 terawatt hours (TWh) in the first three quarters, an increase of 14% year-on-year. Concurrently, RWE significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by 21% compared to the first nine months of 2023.
Caledonia submits onshore planning consent application to Aberdeenshire Council
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ocean Winds, is a proposed 2 GW ScotWind facility in the Moray Firth. It has completed its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and has formally started the process of submitting applications for planning consent.
Beam unveils self-driving subsea robot for offshore wind farm operations
- Category: Product News
Beam has announced Scout, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The Scout concept is expected to enter the market in 2025.- Vestas wins two orders in Germany for a total of 194 MW
- Gazelle Wind Power secures funding to further develop its floating offshore wind technology
- OX2 has handed over wind farm in Poland to Ingka Investments
- TechnipFMC and Prysmian jointly to develop a floating offshore wind solution
- ScottishPower signs offshore wind turbine deal with Siemens Gamesa
- Nordex receives order for more than 100 MW for a wind farm in Canada
- MPC Capital enters offshore wind market
- Dong Fang Offshore awarded contract by Vestas for offshore wind farms in Taiwan
- BOEM completes environmental review for proposed wind energy project offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches Voyager Renewables in Australia
- Bar Technologies expands partnership with WindWaves for WindWings production
- New skills academy to support renewables sector in Angus, Scotland
- Seatrium signs letter of intent for a heavy lift vessel for Japan’s wind market
- Entrion Wind awarded US patent for deep-water monopile technology
- nvisionist installs it bird collision prevention system on wind turbines in Japan
- SSE announces investment decision on first onshore wind farms in Italy
- RWE chooses Thyborøn Port for its Thor offshore wind farm
- WFW advises Banco Santander on hybrid renewable energy system financing
- Steady growth and strategic adjustments mark third quarter for TPI Composites
- New welding technology to repair cast iron components in wind turbines
- Jennifer Lowry to join the board of directors of TPI Composites
- Construction of operations and maintenance base for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm underway
- Vietnam offshore wind study proposes competitive investor selection model
- SSE produces first wind power in mainland Europe
- Cubico announces plans to build 100 MW wind farm in England
- Nordex reports 14% increase in sales for first nine months of 2024
- GE Vernova launches HVDC competence centre in Germany
- Pondera Development becomes Pronewable Development
- Acciona Energía acquires two new wind farms in the USA
- Royal HaskoningDHV acquires Pondera Consult
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