Iberdrola reports 9.7% increase in electricity distribution in first quarter of 2026
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Iberdrola supplied 68,645 GWh of electricity in the first quarter of 2026, a 9.7% increase compared with the same period the previous year. By country, the United Kingdom recorded the largest increase, with distributed energy rising by 72.6% to 14,687 GWh. In Spain, distribution reached 23,462 GWh, while Brazil accounted for 20,485 GWh and the United States for 10,012 GWh.
Onyx Insight launches ecoBlade for wind turbine blade monitoring
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Onyx Insight has launched ecoBlade, a condition monitoring system designed to provide ongoing insight into wind turbine blade behaviour and condition. ecoBlade monitors blade health from within each individual blade. Using two three-axis accelerometer sensors per blade, the system can detect cracks, structural issues and other forms of damage.
GE Vernova to supply 91.5 MW for Santa María de las Fuentes wind farm in Spain
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GE Vernova has signed an agreement to supply 15 of its 6.1 MW-158m wind turbines for the Santa María de las Fuentes wind farm in Spain, developed by Renovalia. The order, totalling 91.5 MW, was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Arcadis launches international noise forecast app for wind projects
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Arcadis has launched its noise forecast application, noiseforecast.app, for international use. The application is intended to support communication and noise management for wind projects. It is available in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish, with additional languages planned.
Vineyard Wind secures court injunction against GE Vernova in offshore project dispute
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A court in the USA has granted Vineyard Wind a preliminary injunction preventing GE Vernova from halting work on the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project at the end of April. In a ruling, the court ordered that GE Vernova must continue its involvement in the project on a temporary basis while the underlying contractual dispute is addressed. The injunction maintains the current situation until further legal proceedings determine the merits of the case.
Partrac expands V LiDAR fleet for offshore wind measurement
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Partrac, part of Venterra Group, is expanding its V LiDAR floating wind measurement fleet in response to increased demand from offshore wind developers. Developed by Partrac in collaboration with Osbit, the V LiDAR system is designed to improve safety, reliability and operational performance compared to earlier floating LiDAR designs.
TenneT transports large transformers to Maasvlakte converter station in Rotterdam
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TenneT has completed the transport of the first three large transformers. Each unit weighs up to 400 tonnes and stands more than seven metres tall. Last Saturday night, the transformers were moved from the container terminal to the converter station, where they have now been positioned.
AF Gruppen acquires Claxton Engineering Services to expand offshore decommissioning and wind capabilities
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AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire all shares in Claxton Engineering Services, together with the company’s senior executives, strengthening its position in offshore decommissioning, life extension and offshore wind.
European Energy expands 2028 green bond to support project pipeline
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European Energy has secured additional funding through a tap issue under its existing senior unsecured green 2028 bonds. This enables the company to accelerate the progression of its renewable energy pipeline across core markets. This includes advancing projects through late-stage development, construction and into operation across solar, wind, battery solutions and power-to-x.
Fugro commissions ROV test pool in Singapore to support offshore operations
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Fugro has commissioned a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore. The facility provides a controlled environment for functional testing, system integration, calibration and pre-deployment activities.
- Gurit reports Q1 2026 results with growth in wind segment
- DNV integrates Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon to support renewable project data traceability
- Enercon advances production ramp-up for E-175 EP5 E2 turbine in Germany
- Vaisala introduces WindCube Pure TI for turbulence intensity measurement
- Fraunhofer IWES Wind Lidar Buoy achieves Stage 3+ certification under OWA roadmap
- North Star appoints Duncan Palmer, promotes Joanna Lang and names Kenneth Coughlan as CTO
- ZX Lidars appoints Alex Woodward as Managing Director
- Hexicon reports 10.9 GW portfolio and project updates in 2025 annual report
- Qualitas Energy secures 126 MW in German onshore wind auction across three projects
- Equinor reduces stake in Scatec
- Chinese manufacturers expand share of offshore wind foundation supply
- Greensolver partners with Aevy to support data analysis in renewable energy projects
- Ventus Energy promotes Alastair Symington and Matt Holden to senior roles
- Glamox to supply lighting for four OESVs for Sea1 Offshore
- Germany offshore wind sector supports over 31,000 full-time jobs
- Fugro relocates Halifax operations to COVE
- Pattern Energy completes acquisition of Cordelio Power
- Full Circle Wind Services secures maintenance contract for Engie UK wind farms
- Vestas secures 70 MW order from Tessa Green Energy in Bulgaria
- Leif Rehfeldt joins management of Deutsche WindGuard Systems
- Evolve Energy signs PPA with Shell Energy Europe for Race Bank offshore wind
- Cranemaster develops 3,000-tonne passive heave compensator for offshore lifting
- Nordex reports 1.9 GW order intake in first quarter 2026
- Buss Terminal Eemshaven completes heavy-lift quay expansion in Julianahaven
- TGS awarded offshore wind site characterisation contract in Europe
- Mammoet supports floating wind turbine assembly at Port-la-Nouvelle in France
- Vineyard Wind files lawsuit against GE Renewables over contract termination threat
- Boskalis deploys remotely operated vehicles from its Aberdeen Remote Operations Centre
- Hydro-Québec launches wind tender targeting up to 3,000 MW in Québec
- Econowind launches 30-metre Ventofoil 5-series for deepsea vessels
