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Balmoral Comtec invests in wave and current simulation facility for renewables
- Category: Company News
Balmoral Comtec has established a Wave and Current Simulation Facility at Balmoral Business Park in Aberdeen to support the evaluation of offshore wind, solar, and other subsea systems under dynamic water conditions. The purpose-built facility replicates surface, subsea, and seabed environments, enhancing testing capabilities for renewable energy projects.
Bluestream Offshore awarded contract for corrosion protection on Baltyk 2 & 3 offshore wind farms
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Bluestream Offshore has secured a contract from Equinor and Polenergia for the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of a corrosion protection system for the wind turbine generator foundations of the Baltyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms in Poland.
Renova partners with Shoreline Wind for onshore wind projects in Japan and the Philippines
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Renova, a renewable energy developer and independent power producer in Japan, has formed a strategic partnership with Shoreline Wind to enhance the development and pre-development phases of two onshore wind projects. The Reihoku-Amakusa project in Japan is under construction, while the Mabini Wind Power Project in the Philippines is in the pre-development stage.
Global Underwater Hub and Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia collaborate to expand the subsea sector
- Category: Industry News
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) and Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the growth of the subsea sector in both the UK and Australia. GUH, the trade and development body representing the UK’s underwater industry, is partnering with SICA, a membership organisation for Australian subsea companies, to drive innovation, collaboration, and sector growth.
Maine floating offshore wind project paused amid industry uncertainty
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Negotiations for Maine’s first offshore wind research array have been put on hold following a request from Pine Tree Offshore Wind (PTOW). The company, which is developing a 12-turbine floating wind project in the Gulf of Maine, cited recent shifts in the energy market as a key reason for pausing discussions.
Enercon installs E-175 EP5 E2 prototype in Germany
- Category: Product News
Enercon has installed the prototype of its new E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbine, with a rated output of 7.0 MW, in Wachendorf, Lower Saxony, Germany. The turbine is mounted on a hybrid tower with a hub height of 162 metres.
KK Wind Solutions expands with new US regional division
- Category: Company News
KK Wind Solutions is strengthening its presence in the USA by establishing a new regional division focused on the onshore wind market. The division will be led by Kim Wichmann-Hansen, currently Chief Service Officer of KK Wind Solutions, and will operate from the company’s new US headquarters in Houston, Texas.
EDPR auctions 90 Vestas wind turbines and auxiliary materials in Colombia
- Category: Product News
EDPR is auctioning 90 Vestas V162-5.6 MW wind turbines originally acquired for projects in La Guajira, Colombia. The sale will be conducted through an online auction via Escrapalia, the auction platform of Surus. The wind turbines, from Vestas' EnVentus platform, were intended for use in La Guajira, one of Colombia’s most promising wind energy regions, but regulatory obstacles have prevented their deployment.
Clearway and Vestas sign turbine supply agreement for West Virginia repowering project
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Clearway Energy has signed a turbine supply agreement with Vestas for the repowering of the 335 MW Mount Storm Wind project in Grant County, West Virginia, USA. The agreement covers two phases of the project.
County Administrative Board supports Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm in Sweden
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The County Administrative Board of Uppsala has announced its decision to recommend that the government approve the Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm, located 50 km off the coast of Uppsala County.
- Wirescan receives investment from Adara Ventures
- Nordex secures 750 MW wind turbine orders in Türkiye
- TotalEnergies and European Energy strengthen partnership in Danish offshore wind
- StormGeo launches e-learning platform to improve weather safety in offshore energy operations
- Vestas secures 172 MW order in the USA
- Iberdrola receives planning approval for Windanker offshore wind farm
- Vestas secures firm order for Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project in Germany
- Eiffage to acquire HSM Offshore Energy
- Vestas secures 154 MW of onshore wind orders from wpd in Germany
- Gurit appoints Dr. Tobias Lührig as new CEO
- OX2 begins construction of 472 MW onshore wind power in Finland
- Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in Italy
- Helene Biström steps down as Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall
- Ilmatar sells Korpilevonmäki wind farm in Finland
- Kanadevia, Taisei, and MOL to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
- Feasibility Licence Management Plan approved for Gippsland Offshore Wind Farms
- Nexans to supply high-voltage cables for offshore wind projects in France
- OEG secures three-year contract for Ørsted’s German offshore wind cluster
- RWE secures projects in Italian onshore wind auction
- Goldwind and IC Enterra Yenilenebilir Enerji sign agreement for renewable energy collaboration
- EDP surpasses 15 GW of contracted capacity in power purchase agreements
- RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management partner on offshore wind projects in Germany and Denmark
- Hellenic Cables and Asso.subsea to supply and install export cables for Dunkerque Offshore Wind Farm
- Vestas wins 495 MW offshore order in Taiwan
- New repair joint for high-voltage subsea cables developed for offshore applications
- Developing sustainable recycling processes for lubricants and gear oils
- GE Vernova expands Pensacola facility with new customer centre
- Nantucket appeals SouthCoast Wind Project approval
- Renewable Power Capital expands Nordic renewable portfolio with Njordr wind and solar acquisition
- Italy’s offshore wind sector: growth, challenges, and opportunities
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