RelyOn to acquire windhunter_academy and expand its training network in Poland
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RelyOn has agreed to acquire windhunter_academy from Famur, expanding its training network in Poland to three locations. windhunter_academy has specialised in safety and technical training for the wind energy sector since 2009.
US tax credit deadlines reshape wind and solar project development
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Changes to US federal tax credits are placing greater emphasis on construction timelines, project completion and supply chain compliance for wind and solar developments, according to GlobalData. The company’s report, North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026, examines the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted in July 2025.
Germany outlines plan for 70 GW of offshore wind by 2045
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Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has published a preliminary draft to amend and update the 2025 offshore wind site development plan, alongside a draft scoping document for the strategic environmental assessment. The proposal outlines a pathway to increase offshore wind capacity from around 11 GW currently to 70 GW by 2045, with fewer grid connections and more space for individual wind farms.
Brazil publishes model validation guidelines for wind, solar and battery projects
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Brazil’s National Electric System Operator (ONS) has published proposed procedures for preparing and validating computational models used in electrical studies of wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Trump directs negotiations on wind turbine imports into the USA
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US President Donald Trump has directed the Secretary of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with foreign trading partners concerning imports of wind turbines and their components. The directive, issued in a presidential proclamation, follows an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The Secretary of Commerce concluded that imports of wind turbines and their components and subcomponents threaten to impair US national security.
Gurit reports sales growth in first nine months of 2026
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Gurit reported sales growth across its three business areas in the first nine months of 2026. The company confirmed its full-year guidance following its third-quarter performance. For 2026, Gurit expects net sales growth of 9–11% from continuing operations at constant exchange rates and an adjusted operating profit margin of around 10%.
Neoenergia and EIB agree loan to modernise electricity grids in Brazil
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Neoenergia, part of the Iberdrola Group, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, have signed a financing agreement to expand and modernise the electricity distribution grid operated by Neoenergia Elektro in the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul. The loan of R$857 million is guaranteed by Cesce, the Spanish export credit agency.
Miros adds 3D vessel view to sea-state monitoring system
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Miros has introduced a 3D vessel view in its WaveSystem wave monitoring system, giving crews and operators a consolidated view of measured sea conditions around a vessel during weather-sensitive offshore operations.
Operational projects gain share of European power purchase agreement market
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Operational renewable energy projects account for almost 40% of standalone power purchase agreement (PPA) offers in Europe, according to the latest quarterly PPA Price Index from LevelTen Energy. For wind power offers, the share is close to 60%.
DNV outlook highlights energy security, electrification and gaps in emissions reductions
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DNV’s 10th Energy Transition Outlook identifies energy security, electrification and the integration of renewable energy as key factors shaping the global energy transition. While investment in renewables and the adoption of established low-carbon technologies continue to grow, the report warns that infrastructure constraints and the high costs of emerging technologies are slowing progress towards net-zero emissions.
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