Oceanic Wind Energy and Ming Yang extend investment agreement for Canadian offshore wind project
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Oceanic Wind Energy has extended its memorandum of understanding with Ming Yang Smart Energy Group for a further 90 days to continue discussions about potential investment in the Hecate Strait offshore wind project in British Columbia, Canada.
SkySpecs introduces risk management module for blade inspections
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SkySpecs has introduced a Risk Management Module for its SkySpecs-Blade software application, designed to help wind farm operators assess blade damage and plan maintenance. The module uses damage data to estimate how defects may develop over time, identify potential intervention needs and assess risks across a turbine fleet.
RES secures asset management contract for Romanian wind farm
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RES has signed an asset management contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for the 392 MW Peștera II wind farm near Constanța in south-eastern Romania.
Mercury orders 192 MW of wind turbines from Nordex in New Zealand
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Mercury, one of New Zealand’s major electricity generation and retail companies, has ordered 40 Nordex N133/4.8 wind turbines with a total capacity of 192 MW for the Puke Kapo Hau wind farm in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island. The companies have also signed a 30-year service agreement.
US announces funding to strengthen electricity grid resilience
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced additional funding through its Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants Programme to modernise energy infrastructure, reduce electricity costs and strengthen the power grid.
Iberdrola raises 2026 profit outlook after nine-month growth
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Iberdrola has reported higher profits for the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth in its networks business across all regions. Following its performance in the first nine months, Iberdrola has raised its full-year outlook and now expects adjusted net profit to grow by at least 10% in 2026.
ZX Measurement Services supports Vattenfall’s UK wind projects
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ZX Measurement Services is supporting Vattenfall’s wind energy projects in Scotland and England with measurement campaigns combining customer-owned and rental ZX 300 wind Lidars, ZX Power systems and field services. The campaigns support wind resource assessment and noise studies.
DemoSATH extends floating offshore wind operations through 2027
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The DemoSATH floating offshore wind demonstrator, developed by Saitec Offshore Technologies, has welcomed Japanese construction company Kumagai Gumi as a strategic project partner. The project will enter a new phase focused on research, testing and knowledge development for floating offshore wind.
Seaway7 appointment to support 465 jobs for Berwick Bank B offshore wind project
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SSE has appointed Aberdeen-based Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 group, as preferred supplier for infrastructure works at its 1.4 GW Berwick Bank B offshore wind project. The appointment is expected to support 465 jobs across the UK, including 400 in Scotland. The roles are associated with Seaway7’s engineering, procurement, construction and installation scope under a preferred supplier agreement. This brings the total number of jobs created or supported by the Berwick Bank project across the UK to around 600, including more than 500 in Scotland.
UN and African governments to discuss renewable energy transition
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Senior representatives from the United Nations, the African Development Bank, the UK Foreign Office and environment ministries across Africa will meet for a policy conference co-organised by Warwick Business School. The conference will bring together policymakers to discuss how to accelerate Africa’s renewable energy transition while ensuring that the continent benefits economically and equitably. The virtual conference will take place on Wednesday 21 October, from 09:00 to 12:00 GMT.
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- Deme awarded turbine installation contract for Zeevonk offshore wind farm
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