Nadara appoints Aker Solutions for Bellrock electrical studies
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Nadara has appointed Aker Solutions, through its consultancy business Entr and wholly owned subsidiary Unitech Power Systems, to carry out electrical infrastructure studies for the Bellrock offshore wind farm. The work will support the development of the project's electrical infrastructure concept, helping define an optimised transmission system from offshore power generation to the onshore grid connection.
Veolia and TotalEnergies sign renewable electricity agreement in Spain
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Veolia and TotalEnergies have signed a power purchase agreement to support the decarbonisation of municipal water management in Spain. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will supply more than 350 GWh of renewable electricity annually, backed by guarantees of origin, to more than 3,000 Veolia supply points linked to municipal water services.
ABB invests in Gridcog to support renewable and storage modelling
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ABB has made a minority investment in UK-based startup Gridcog to strengthen modelling capabilities that support the deployment of renewable generation, energy storage, industrial microgrids, distributed energy resources, alternative energy procurement strategies and energy-as-a-service solutions.
BGB marks 50 years of engineering for the renewable energy sector
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Founded in 1976 by David Holt Snr as a small family-run workshop specialising in carbon brush gear, the Grantham-based company has grown into an international manufacturer of slip rings and fibre optic rotary joints. Now led by third-generation Chief Executive Officer David Holt Jnr, with his son Alex recently joining the business, BGB supplies components for large-scale wind turbines across Europe and the USA. In addition to the wind energy sector, the company also serves customers in the aerospace, wastewater and automotive industries.
Iver Group acquires Business in Wind
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Iver Group has acquired Business in Wind. Business in Wind brings experience with turbines from manufacturers including Vestas and Enercon, as well as international project experience in markets such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Nordic countries and Ukraine.
Scottish Renewables appoints Angela Hepworth as chief executive officer
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Scottish Renewables has appointed Angela Hepworth as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hepworth joins the organisation from Drax, where she served as Corporate Affairs Director and Commercial Director, leading work on low-carbon energy projects. She previously held the role of Policy and Regulation Director at EDF UK, where she led policy and regulatory work on the Sizewell C nuclear project.
Iberdrola reports higher electricity distribution and increased renewable capacity
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Iberdrola increased the amount of electricity distributed across its global networks by 6.3% in the first half of 2026 to 136,648 GWh, reflecting higher electricity demand and continued electrification. Electricity distribution increased across all of the group's operating regions. The largest increase was recorded in the United Kingdom, where distributed electricity rose by 32.6%, supported by the integration of Electricity North West.
Cowi supports certification for 315 MW offshore wind project in Japan
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Cowi has supported the certification of the Oga, Katagami and Akita City offshore wind project in Japan. The project developer, Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy, has received a certificate of conformity from Bureau Veritas Japan, confirming that the design of the wind power facilities complies with Japanese technical standards and regulatory requirements.
Heerema shortens North Atlantic transit using voyage optimisation
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Heerema Marine Contractors has reduced the North Atlantic transit time of its semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir by 2.5 days during a voyage optimisation pilot with French ocean intelligence company Amphitrite. The optimised route shortened the voyage by 240 nautical miles and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by up to 18%, while maintaining higher average speeds without increasing fuel consumption. The pilot combined Heerema's offshore operational experience with Amphitrite's vessel-specific voyage optimisation platform.
ComEd energises substations to support 550 MW of wind capacity
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ComEd has energised two new 345 kV transmission substations, enabling the connection of up to 550 MW of wind generation in LaSalle and Woodford counties.
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- UKA expands wind project portfolio in Germany
- New Zealand passes offshore renewable energy legislation
- Statkraft to invest in 280 MW wind project in Brazil
- Ocean Winds reaches full power at first floating offshore wind project in France
- eologix-ping expands blade monitoring fleet in the United States
- SSEN Transmission signs HVDC framework agreement for Scottish subsea links
- Fugro appoints interim chief financial officer
- Sif launches offshore wind decommissioning business
- Saitec installs nature-inclusive systems at DemoSATH floating wind platform
- Nexans validates composite-core monitoring technology for overhead transmission lines
- Salt River Project to add 600 MW of wind energy to Arizona grid
- Nordex announces 3.1 GW of order intake in the second quarter of 2026
- Amprion revises completion date for BalWin1 offshore grid connection
- Natural Power appoints Dr Harold Anuta as technical director
- EIA outlook highlights growth in renewables and battery storage
- PlemCat test site receives environmental approval
- Vestas reports more than 2.7 GW of announced orders in second quarter
- Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier launch offshore wind foundation company Neretek
- UK government confirms changes to CfD Allocation Round 8
- Drift Energy partners with Commenda Capital to deploy at least 50 hydrogen production vessels
- Nordex receives 700 MW turbine orders from UKA for projects in Germany
- Enercon signs contracts with Planungsbüro Düser for German wind and storage projects
- European Energy secures permits for 145 MW of wind projects in Germany
- Ocean Lake Wind Project receives environmental approval in Nova Scotia
- Equinor to close Japan offshore wind business by end of 2026
- Ecowende begins power generation at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
- RES secures five-year operations and maintenance contract with ScottishPower Renewables
- Vard delivers hybrid cable laying vessel to Toyo Construction for Japan offshore wind market
