EWT Systems dispatches first turbine under new ownership
- Category: Company News
The first wind turbine has been dispatched from EWT Systems’ headquarters in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, as part of the company’s ongoing restart strategy. The milestone was achieved ahead of its 60-day target.
Giles Dickson to step down as CEO of WindEurope in 2025
- Category: Company News
Giles Dickson has announced his decision to step down as CEO of WindEurope after ten years in the role. He plans to pursue a new career as a school teacher.
Trump administration tightens eligibility for wind and solar tax credits
- Category: Industry News
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that significantly restricts the eligibility criteria for wind and solar projects to claim federal tax credits. The directive, issued in connection with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tasks the Treasury Department with enforcing stricter rules on how and when projects can qualify.
RWE and ARC Marine progress nature-inclusive scour protection project
- Category: Projects and Contracts
RWE, in partnership with ARC Marine, is advancing its joint pilot project Reef Enhancement for Scour Protection (RESP) at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. This initiative, co-funded by Innovate UK, is trialling sustainable, nature-inclusive reef cubes as an alternative to traditional rock-based scour protection. The approach aims to enhance marine biodiversity while protecting offshore infrastructure.
Gurit and Aalborg University release open-source offshore wind blade model
- Category: Product News
Gurit has launched the Gurit98m, an open-source offshore wind turbine blade model developed in collaboration with Aalborg University. The Gurit98m is intended to reflect the current generation of large offshore turbine blades. It is designed to support research, development and the integration of new and more sustainable technologies.
Westcon Løfteteknikk named Norwegian distributor for LMS and Modulift equipment
- Category: Company News
Pewag brands Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) and Modulift have appointed Westcon Løfteteknikk as an official distributor in Norway. As part of the agreement, Westcon Løfteteknikk now holds stock of LMS load cells and Modulift spreader beams, available for immediate rental or purchase.
Offshore wind permit granted for Oceanic Wind Energy and Coast Tsimshian Enterprises in Hecate Strait
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Oceanic Wind Energy and Coast Tsimshian Enterprises have been jointly awarded an Investigative Use Permit (IUP) for the initial phase of an offshore wind project in Hecate Strait, west of Stephens Island. The proposed first phase targets a capacity of between 600 and 700 MW.
Semco Maritime wins offshore service contracts for Iberdrola’s Baltic Hub
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Iberdrola has awarded Semco Maritime two three-year contracts for offshore maintenance services at its Baltic Hub. The contracts cover scheduled and unscheduled above-water maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment at two offshore substations. Extension options are included.
TGS to carry out offshore wind site survey in Norway
- Category: Projects and Contracts
TGS has been awarded a contract for site characterisation services for an offshore wind project in Norway. The scope includes data acquisition, imaging and interpretation. The Ramform Vanguard will begin acquisition in early July, with operations expected to last around 25 days.
First turbine installed at Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Cadeler has completed installation of the first Vestas 15MW turbine at the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea.
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- Integrated Wind Solutions takes delivery of fifth offshore wind vessel
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- SAB WindTeam orders 91 MW of Nordex turbines for German wind farm
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- Mammoet to support Heerema with offshore installation for TenneT 2GW programme
- Rosenxt expands subsea capabilities with acquisition of Beam assets
- Germany awards 3,447MW in May 2025 onshore wind auction
- Alterric awarded contracts for all submitted projects in German onshore wind auction
- UK Government outlines strategy to accelerate onshore wind deployment
- Alliant Energy plans up to 1,000MW of new wind capacity in Iowa
- KGAL sells 130MW Bäckhammar wind farm in Sweden to Aneo
- ABO Energy secures tariffs for 80MW in German wind tender
- RWE begins construction of Golticlay onshore wind project in Scotland
- TotalEnergies acquires 50% stake in AES renewables portfolio in Dominican Republic
- GWO launches High Voltage Standard for wind energy technicians
- TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in Portuguese renewables portfolio
- Voyis introduces training and maintenance services for Discovery Stereo Vision System
- OX2 takes majority stake in Swedish wind project from Cloudberry
- Nordex reports 135 MW in new orders across UK, Belgium and France
- Peak Wind and Wood Thilsted partner on Power-to-X engineering
- Wind and solar account for nearly all new USA power capacity additions in early 2025
- Massachusetts delays offshore wind contract finalisation to late 2025
- NeXtWind secures funding to repower German wind farms
- OEG contracted for Inch Cape offshore wind construction support
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- European grid operators launch innovation alliance
- ABO Energy sells Greek operations to Helleniq Energy
- Lankhorst supplies heavy lift slings for Allseas jacket installation
- We4Ce and CNC Onsite complete first joint blade repair project in South Asia