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SMST to supply equipment for Marco Polo Marine's first CSOV Plus
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SMST has been selected by Marco Polo Marine to provide an equipment package for the company’s first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Plus. The package includes an Access & Cargo Tower with a motion-compensated gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 100t knuckle boom crane.
Q Energy to develop France wind farm using fully refurbished turbines
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Q Energy has started dismantling the Plomodiern wind farm in Finistère, with the turbines set to be completely overhauled and redeployed at a new site in 2028. Renvo, a company specialising in the reuse and repurposing of wind turbines, has selected machines suitable for refurbishment for the future location. Coverwind is handling the dismantling of the Plomodiern turbines, which are managed by Energiter.
Spain opens design phase for floating offshore wind auction
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The Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has launched a public consultation to guide the design of the country’s first competitive auction for floating offshore wind. Companies, industry associations and public authorities can submit feedback until 24 February. The consultation will guide the final design of the auction mechanism.
Fugro begins integrated site investigations for SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles power transmission link
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Fugro has started nearshore surveys for the Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current link developed by SSEN Transmission. The project will enable the transfer of 1,800 MW of renewable energy from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland. The work will deliver Geo-data to support the design and construction of cable landfalls, helping reduce risk and inform route planning.
DNV completes formal IEC Classification of ZX 300e wind Lidar
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DNV has completed its independent IEC Classification of the ZX 300e ground-based wind Lidar, confirming the highest performance outcome under the IEC classification framework has been achieved - 0% standard uncertainty and 0% accuracy class. The assessment was carried out using the complete methodology defined in IEC 61400-50-2.
Vattenfall advances offshore wind, nuclear and grid investments in 2025 energy strategy
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Vattenfall has released its year-end report for 2025, outlining operational performance and strategic developments across its energy portfolio. The company highlighted progress in offshore wind, nuclear planning and electricity grid expansion as part of its long-term energy transition plans.
Vestas reports stronger onshore activity and lower offshore orders for 2025
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In 2025, Vestas recorded order intake of 16.3 GW, with stronger onshore activity, particularly in EMEA, offset by lower offshore orders. Manufacturing ramp-up during the year resulted in additional operational costs, while Service delivered performance in line with revised guidance although below internal targets.
Nordex receives order for community wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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Nordex has received an order from Bürgerwindpark BHU Betriebs for the Bosbüll Holm Uphusum community wind farm, which spans three villages in the North Frisia region of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The contract covers the delivery of eight N163/6.X wind turbines, each installed on 118-metre tubular steel towers and operating in 7 MW mode, bringing total capacity to 56 MW.
FairWind to deliver installation and electrical services for 50-turbine onshore wind farm in Australia
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FairWind has been awarded a contract by an undisclosed wind turbine manufacturer to provide installation, mechanical and electrical services for a large-scale onshore wind farm in Australia. The scope covers 50 turbines, including the lifting and installation of towers, nacelles, drivetrains, hubs and blades.
Cape Holland to supply vibro lifting tool for 500 MW Fengmiao offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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Cape Holland, part of Venterra Group, has secured a contract with CDWE for the Fengmiao offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The company will supply its Cape VLT-640 tandem vibro lifting tool for the pre-installation of foundation piles and offshore substation piles.
- Xcel Energy and GE Vernova sign strategic alliance covering gas and wind generation and grid modernisation
- Mammoet signs support contract with Seatrium for TenneT’s 2GW offshore grid connection program
- Exus Renewables opens Cambridge office following Declan Keiley appointment
- Greenvolt secures financing for onshore wind project in Romania
- Glamox to supply marine lighting for Van Oord subsea rock installation vessel
- Nexans and Enedis sign framework agreement for medium-voltage cable supply in France
- Mooreast to collaborate with Sime Darby Joy on offshore renewable energy opportunities
- Germany acquires stake in TenneT’s German operations
- Scottish Renewables appoints new directors to board
- Fugro to carry out geotechnical surveys for TotalEnergies NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind project in the North Sea
- Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 198 MW wind project in India
- Windward Offshore takes delivery of CSOV Windward Paris for offshore wind operations
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to acquire Ørsted's European onshore portfolio
- Nordex to supply 189 MW of turbines for OX2 Fageråsen wind farm in Sweden
- Iberdrola and Prysmian progress Eastern Green Link 4 interconnector between Scotland and England
- Sunrise Wind project allowed to resume construction following federal court injunction
- MARIN develops integrated wind and wave test facility for floating wind research
- Ming Yang Smart Energy appoints Tobias Stäb as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe
- Envision Energy and REE Group to develop nearshore wind projects in Vietnam
- Goldwind installs first 6.5 MW turbine at Riyah 2 wind farm in Oman
- World War II sea mines cleared from Nordlicht offshore wind farm site
- Aquora outlines cable installation and manufacturing plans for UK and Europe
- Kongsberg Maritime secures deck machinery contract for Hana Shipping floating wind construction vessel
- Wind and solar dominate new power capacity additions in USA
- HSI joint venture completes rollout of OSS Zingst topside for OST-6-1 grid connection
- Hexicon records impairment linked to TwinHub floating offshore wind project in the UK
- Wind Turbine System Safety Rules to be launched in March 2026
- NCC confirms Isle of Wight site for Large Structures Innovation Centre with Vestas as launch partner
- Goldwind installs first turbine at Ruisi 206 MW wind farm in Georgia
- The Crown Estate signs leases for Morecambe and Mona offshore wind projects
