CM Energy plans European entry for CM Zenith
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CM Energy plans to introduce CM Zenith to the European offshore wind market from Q1 2028, following a modification and upgrade programme to meet international class, flag and operational requirements. The vessel, formerly known as CMI1600-X and currently operating in China as Zhao Shang Cheng Feng, is an offshore wind jack-up vessel. It has installed 18 MW wind turbines offshore.
US clean power additions reach 17.1 GW in second quarter
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has reported that 164 utility-scale solar, storage and wind projects became operational in the USA during the second quarter of 2026, adding 17.1 GW of capacity and bringing total clean power capacity to nearly 388 GW. Utility-scale solar accounted for 7.4 GW of the additions, while land-based wind added nearly 5 GW and battery storage 4.7 GW. Land-based wind recorded its strongest second quarter on record, supported by Pattern Energy’s 3.65 GW SunZia Wind project in New Mexico.
Windward Offshore takes delivery of Windward Hamburg
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Windward Offshore has taken delivery of Windward Hamburg, the fourth purpose-built commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) to join its fleet, following Windward Athens, Windward Paris and Windward Munich.
Enercon increases E-175 EP5 E2 annual energy production by 5.5%
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Enercon has updated the declared annual energy production (AEP) of its E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbine by 5.5% compared with the initial baseline, without increasing its rated power. The revised assessment follows field validation, additional operating experience and further development of operating strategies. Enercon previously reported a 2.8% AEP increase and has now added a further 2.7%.
Deltamarin and Offshoretronic unveil new jack-up vessels
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Deltamarin and Offshoretronic have announced a new jack-up vessel platform designed for next-generation offshore wind projects. The collaboration is aimed at the expected development of the offshore wind sector as 20–30 MW wind turbines are anticipated to enter commercial service by 2030.
Vestas wins new order in Germany
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Vestas has received a 58 MW order for the Überhäsiges Viertel wind project in Germany from Windpark Überhäsiges Viertel Projekt.
GE Vernova to supply turbines for Chleansaid Wind Farm
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GE Vernova has signed an agreement with ESB (Electricity Supply Board) to supply 16 of its 6.1 MW-158m onshore wind turbines for the 96 MW Chleansaid Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands. The agreement includes a 20-year service contract, with the turbines to be manufactured in Germany.
Global energy demand continues to grow alongside clean energy
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Clean energy deployment continued to expand in 2025, but global energy demand also increased, with fossil fuel consumption remaining significant, according to a new analysis by McKinsey & Company. McKinsey’s report, Investing in the energy transition: Time to look at whole-system value, examines the energy transition through demand, investment and deployment rather than focusing solely on low-carbon installations.
Natural Power supports financing of 50 MW BESS in Sweden
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Natural Power has supported OX2 in securing financing for a 50 MW / 209 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) co-located with the Fageråsen Wind Farm in Sweden. The four-hour system is being developed in the municipality of Malung-Sälen. Natural Power acted as lender’s technical advisor, providing technical due diligence services for the financing. The company previously provided technical due diligence for the Fageråsen Wind Farm’s financial close.
14 energy organisations establish Baltic Energy Initiative
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Fourteen energy companies and organisations from Northern and Central Europe have established the Baltic Energy Initiative to cooperate on projects aimed at strengthening energy security and competitiveness across the region. The initiative covers offshore wind, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bioLNG, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), nuclear power and small modular reactors (SMRs).
- Vestas announces 50 MW repowering order in Germany
- Laramie Range Wind project enters permit proceedings
- Nadara submits scoping reports for Bellrock offshore transmission area
- German government approves changes to offshore wind tender rules
- Heerema completes foundation installation for Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms
- ematec expands RBC-D offering with rental option
- Acta Gemini begins charter for Sofia offshore wind farm
- Iran war has mixed impact on energy transition
- DNV appoints AI and Innovation Manager
- Coli Group completes transformer transport project for Baltica 2
- Draka name to become part of Prysmian brand identity
- First monopile installed at OranjeWind offshore wind farm
- Goldwind to supply 78 MW for Metristepe wind farm extension
- Europe on track for record wind installations in 2026
- Netherlands introduces distance rule for onshore wind
- Subsea Cable Assets enters cable carousel rental market
- Natural Power wins Eastern Green Link 5 ground investigation contract
- Germany opens consultation on Nederwiek I-B offshore wind farm
- MacGregor gangway certified for floating-to-floating transfers
- California challenges Golden State Wind lease cancellation
- Fugro nominates Emiel Jongerius as CFO
- Victoria opens tender for first 2 GW of offshore wind
- Borkum Riffgrund 3 enters commercial operation
- CIP acquires Australian wind and battery project
- Forsinain Forest Wind Farm planning application submitted
- Amazon invests in four new wind energy projects in Sweden
- Trianel Windpark Borkum I enters balancing energy market
- NextOcean to equip Esvagt Njord with motion prediction technology
- Wind and solar generation continue to grow in the USA
- Kernel secures financing for Ukrainian wind farm
