Celtic Sea seabed conditions present challenges for offshore wind development
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According to industry commentary from Subsea Micropiles, geological conditions in the Celtic Sea are emerging as a key factor shaping offshore wind development in the region, particularly for foundation and anchoring design. Developers targeting the Celtic Sea face seabed conditions that differ from many existing offshore wind markets, including shallow overburden above bedrock, demanding metocean conditions and high loading requirements. These factors are expected to affect both floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind projects planned at large scale.
Youwind and Shoreline Wind partner on integrated wind farm planning platform
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Youwind and Shoreline Wind have announced a partnership and product integration aimed at providing a connected planning workflow across the wind farm development lifecycle. The integration is intended to link early-stage site screening, layout design and energy yield optimisation with later project phases including construction planning, operations and deployment of computerized maintenance management systems.
Equinor and Polenergia install first foundations at Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms
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Equinor and Polenergia have installed the first offshore wind foundations at the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects in the Baltic Sea, marking the start of the offshore installation campaign. Heerema Marine Contractors’ heavy-lift vessel Thialf is carrying out the installation work at the project sites.
Hexicon advances offshore wind portfolio and restructuring activities in first quarter 2026
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Hexicon has published its interim report for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting continued restructuring activities and progress across its offshore wind project portfolio. During the quarter, the company confirmed that the remaining projects held by Hexicon Holding retained sufficient value to support the company’s equity position following completion of a control balance sheet review. The period also included progress at the Pentland floating offshore wind project, in which Hexicon holds a 10% stake, after the project secured a Contract for Difference covering 92.5 MW.
Tahkoluoto offshore wind study suggests birds adapt to turbine presence
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A study of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm in Finland suggests that bird flight behaviour may adapt over time in the presence of offshore wind turbines. The research, Finland’s first bird radar-based study on offshore wind, was carried out through collaboration between Suomen Hyötytuuli and One Planet. It analysed bird movement patterns before and after turbine construction and is based on data collected between 2017 and 2021, covering around 2.83 million recorded flights.
Suzlon reports higher revenue and deliveries in FY26
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Suzlon reported consolidated revenue of Rs 16,679 crore for FY26, up 54% from FY25, while EBITDA increased 63% to Rs 3,022 crore. Profit after tax rose 53% year-on-year to Rs 3,163 crore. Suzlon reported an EBITDA margin of 18.1% for the financial year, compared with 17.1% in FY25.
Jumbo orders two heavy lift vessels from Dajin Heavy Industry
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Jumbo has signed a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of two heavy lift transportation vessels. The vessels will form Jumbo’s new L-Class fleet, designed for a range of heavy lift transport operations. Jumbo developed the energy-efficient and methanol-ready 25,000 deadweight tonne vessels in-house.
Skyborn Renewables awards Nordergründe offshore wind service contract to Semco Maritime and Wind Multiplikator
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Skyborn Renewables has awarded a long-term integrated service contract for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm in Germany to Semco Maritime and its subsidiary Wind Multiplikator. The agreement covers 18 Senvion 6.2 MW wind turbines, foundations and the offshore substation under a single-service setup. The contract is scheduled to start on 1 June 2026 and has an initial term of 5.5 years with an option for extension.
Evolve Energy and Alaska Wind Farm supply renewable energy to BKUK restaurants
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Evolve Energy has partnered with Alaska Wind Farm to supply renewable electricity from the Alaska Wind Farm near Wareham in Dorset to BKUK restaurants across the United Kingdom. The Alaska Wind Farm consists of four refurbished 2 MW Vestas V80 turbines relocated from Belgium and installed at Masters Quarry.
CJR Renewables nears completion of 165 MW project in Chile
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CJR Renewables is nearing completion of the Balance of Plant works for a 165 MW renewable energy project in Chile. The company’s scope includes civil and electrical works such as the construction of foundations and platforms, access roads and the installation of medium-voltage networks, primary transmission lines and communications infrastructure.
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