Nordex secures first order in Ecuador
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Nordex has received its first order from Ecuador, with a project developer selecting 19 N149/5.X turbines for a wind farm in the south of the country.
FLOWRA and EMEC agree cooperation on floating wind technology
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on floating offshore wind technology development.
Mammoet partners with Tugdock on submersible platform
- Category: Product News
Mammoet has formed a strategic partnership with Tugdock Submersible Platforms to expand the use of the company’s modular submersible platform (TSP). The TSP enables large floating structures to be transferred from quaysides into the water by driving or skidding them onto the platform, which can then be submerged or raised as required.
Enercon introduces new operation modes for E-175 EP5 E1
- Category: Product News
Enercon has introduced new optional operation modes for its E-175 EP5 E1 turbine that can increase annual energy production (AEP) by up to 5%, depending on site conditions and operating concepts.
GE Vernova to supply turbines for Prokon repowering project in Germany
- Category: Projects and Contracts
GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Prokon Regenerative Energien to repower a wind farm in Sachsen-Anhalt with eight 6 MW turbines manufactured at its Salzbergen facility.
Latoda and Fraunhofer IWES develop AI method for wind turbine performance
- Category: Product News
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) and AI company Latoda are working together in the "WindKI" research project to develop a diagnostic method that detects performance losses in wind turbines at an early stage. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, aims to deliver an AI-supported system for objective, data-driven performance optimisation.
ZF Wind Power reaches 10 GW milestone in offshore cooperation with Vestas
- Category: Company News
ZF Wind Power has reached 10 GW of shipped offshore wind capacity through its long-term partnership with Vestas. This represents more than half of Europe’s geared offshore wind capacity. The cooperation between the two companies began in 1995 with 500 kW turbines at the Tunø Knob offshore wind farm in Denmark.
Victoria delays Gippsland offshore wind auction
- Category: Industry News
The Victorian government has postponed the planned auction for offshore wind developers in Gippsland, Australia. Originally expected this month, the process will now be delayed until at least the end of the year.
Australia eases financial rules for offshore wind projects
- Category: Industry News
The Australian Government has announced temporary measures to reduce financial and administrative burdens for offshore wind developers. The aim is to support investment in feasibility activities and reduce the risk of companies leaving the market during a critical stage of project development.
Intermoor and Jumbo Offshore form strategic offshore alliance
- Category: Company News
Intermoor, Acteon’s moorings and anchors business, and Jumbo Offshore, a global provider of offshore transport and installation services, have formed a strategic alliance to deliver integrated project management, engineering, transport, and installation solutions for the offshore oil and gas and floating wind sectors.
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