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NSK introduces spherical roller bearings with enhanced wear resistance for wind turbine main shafts
- Category: Product News
NSK has introduced a new series of spherical roller bearings (SRBs) for wind turbine main shafts, combining three core technologies to reduce wear and improve load capacity. The bearings integrate NSK’s Super-TF material, a high-hardness diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, and a newly designed extra-capacity ECA cage.
Bureau Veritas introduces AI-based 3D tool for remote offshore inspections
- Category: Product News
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has launched the Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D), a remote inspection tool that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and locate structural anomalies in offshore assets.
GE Vernova repowering programme upgrades ageing turbines with proven technology
- Category: Projects and Contracts
GE Vernova’s Repower programme modernises ageing wind turbines by replacing major components with updated technology, extending turbine life while reducing operating costs and downtime. At the Pyron Wind Farm in Texas, repowering completed in 2024 involved upgrading 166 turbines with GE Vernova’s 1.6 MW units. These replacements reused the existing towers, foundations, roads and grid connections, extending the site's operational life by up to 20 years.
Industry outlook softens for wind energy, with North America showing marked decline
- Category: Industry News
The latest WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) survey shows a weakening sentiment in the global wind sector compared to the previous year, though overall outlooks remain positive outside North America. Conducted biannually since 2018 by WindEnergy Hamburg and wind:research, the index highlights a notably pessimistic view of the North American onshore and offshore markets. For the first time, survey responses for the region were negative across all areas, particularly for long-term prospects.
Valorem joins Astenn Avel consortium for floating wind tender in France
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Valorem has joined the Astenn Avel consortium, alongside Elicio and Q Energy, to participate in the A09 tender for a floating wind project off the southern coast of Brittany, France.
JDR completes type test qualification of 132kV subsea cables for offshore wind use
- Category: Product News
JDR Cable Systems has completed type test qualifications for two 132kV subsea cable designs—static and dynamic—intended for fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind projects. The development and testing of the static cable were supported by a grant from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership.
Scottish Government consults on updated offshore wind marine plan
- Category: Industry News
The Scottish Government has opened a public consultation on a revised Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE), which will guide future offshore wind developments around Scotland. The plan aims to balance renewable energy expansion with the needs of nature, coastal communities, and other marine users.
Policy reforms could unlock clean energy for APAC businesses
- Category: Industry News
The Global Renewables Alliance has published a report outlining actions needed by governments and companies to enable access to renewable energy across the Asia-Pacific region. It recommends regulatory and market changes to support wider uptake of 24/7 carbon-free energy in South Korea, India, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Ocean Winds begins turbine assembly for EFGL floating wind project at Port-La Nouvelle
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Ocean Winds has begun assembling the first wind turbine for the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind project, developed in partnership with Banque des Territoires.
BlueFloat Energy and Nadara partner with Fennex for deployment of AI-powered WindSafe
- Category: Product News
The BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership has implemented WindSafe, an AI-powered safety and assurance platform, across its floating wind projects. WindSafe was developed by Fennex, a digital technology company based in Aberdeen, with support from an innovation grant by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP).
- Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind seeks to cancel 1.5GW offshore wind project amid policy and economic setbacks
- Shoreline Wind expands into onshore wind sector
- NRG Systems appoints John Carroll to lead global sales
- Cargostore Worldwide introduces portable offshore welfare unit for offshore energy industry
- Elwind commissions seabed and water quality study for Estonian offshore wind project
- Vestas secures repowering order from Naturgy in Spain
- Aurora Energy Services acquires Encomara to strengthen floating wind and subsea capabilities
- Maryland issues air quality permit for US Wind offshore project
- EDF Renewables and Enbridge complete commissioning of France’s first floating offshore wind farm
- Green Partners Adjusting launches to support insurance claims in renewable energy sector
- Nova Scotia outlines 40GW offshore wind proposal as part of national energy strategy
- Private sector coalition formed to support COP30 presidency in Brazil
- Public consultation opens on Dogger Bank D offshore wind proposals
- Next Geosolutions and Green Yard Kleven to convert NG Explorer for offshore seabed surveys
- Enercon and enercity form partnership for German onshore wind sector
- Full Circle Wind Services signs five-year maintenance deal with GazelEnergie in France
- Catrin Jung appointed to lead Vattenfall's wind and solar business
- FLOWRA and DNV agree to collaborate on floating wind research
- Vestas installs first commercial V172-7.2 MW turbine in Germany
- Drift Offshore and UHI partner to deliver subsea training in Scotland
- Investment to expand floating wind capacity at Kishorn Port
- Repowering order in Lower Saxony awarded to Nordex
- Rhenus and Enercon develop push barge for wind turbine blade transport
- OX2 hands over Riberget wind farm to Fu-Gen in Sweden
- Ocean Winds announces first power at Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind farm
- Greenvolt sells wind and solar portfolio in Spain
- Spain doubles wind power additions in 2024, led by Castilla y León
- Invenergy and Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est close financing for PPAW 1 wind project in Quebec
- Scotland consults on updated marine plan for offshore wind development
- American Offshore Services adds fourth vessel to G-Class fleet
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