Natural Power to provide operations and maintenance services for five Scottish wind farms
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Natural Power has secured a five-year contract with ScottishPower Renewables to provide operations and maintenance services at five onshore wind farms in southern Scotland. Under the agreement, Natural Power will support Ewe Hill 1, Ewe Hill 2, Hagshaw Hill 2 and Wether Hill, while its existing operations and maintenance contract for Black Law Wind Farm has been extended.
Wooden shipwreck discovered during DolWin4 offshore cable installation
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A wooden shipwreck believed to be around 300 years old has been discovered on the beach at Norderney during offshore cable installation work for the DolWin4 offshore grid connection project. The site is currently being investigated by an archaeological team from the Ostfriesische Landschaft, after which the ship's remains will be recovered.
Nordex reports higher orders and earnings in second quarter
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The Nordex Group reported higher orders, sales and earnings in the second quarter of 2026, supported by increased project activity and continued growth in its order backlog. Order intake in the Projects segment increased by 32.2% to 3,054 MW, compared with 2,310 MW in the second quarter of 2025.
Hungarian wind power grid capacity tender opens for consultation
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Hungary's energy regulator has published a draft public tender for the allocation of available capacity on the medium- and high-voltage electricity network, opening the proposal for industry consultation. The tender, issued by Magyar Energetikai és Közmű-szabályozási Hivatal (MEKH), is based on Hungary's Electricity Act and Decree 11/2025, following a request from the country's energy minister. The draft specifies that wind power must be the primary generation technology at all network nodes included in the tender. Battery energy storage may be included only as a secondary energy source.
Fugro takes minority stake in Dtact
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Fugro has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Dtact, a Netherlands-based software company specialising in data fusion and intelligence solutions. Dtact’s Fusion platform enables organisations to collect, combine and analyse data from multiple sources within a single platform.
Perceptual Robotics secures funding to expand wind turbine inspection technology
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Perceptual Robotics has secured funding from new and existing shareholders to support the expansion of its wind turbine inspection and maintenance technology.
Enerpac introduces lightweight torque pump for wind turbine maintenance
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Enerpac has introduced the LU-Series Electric Torque Pump, a compact pump designed for intermittent bolting applications during wind turbine maintenance and repair activities. Weighing 15 kg without fluids, the pump is designed for easier transport and handling in demanding turbine environments.
Wood Mackenzie raises US wind outlook through 2030
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The US wind industry is expected to add more than 53 GW of capacity by 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie’s US Wind Energy Monitor Q2 2026. The consultancy has increased its five-year greenfield forecast by 5% compared with the previous quarter, citing higher construction activity.
CPV commissions 114 MW Rogue’s Wind project in Pennsylvania
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Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) affiliate CPV Renewable Power and investment partner Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) have started commercial operations at the 114 MW CPV Rogue’s Wind project in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA.
ematec introduces crane safety sensor
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ematec has introduced the Diagonal Pull Sensor System (DPS). The Diagonal Pull Sensor System is a two-axis sensor designed to monitor side pull during crane lifts. Intended primarily for tandem lifting operations involving two cranes, the system provides real-time information on the position of the hook block and load to help operators maintain vertical alignment during lifting.
- Hitachi Energy and L&T secure two more TenneT 2 GW grid connection projects
- Schurter expands high voltage portfolio with Biaodi acquisition
- Siemens Energy announces transition to new brand name Omterra
- Voodin Blade Technology secures funding for wooden blade factory in Spain
- Senator requests review of USA wind permitting practices
- NWO grant supports deep-water monopile foundation research
- PosHYdon produces first offshore green hydrogen using wind power
- Siemens Gamesa and partners test C1 Wedge connection for wind turbine towers
- Good Energy signs offshore wind power agreement with Ørsted
- TenneT reports progress on grid expansion and equity transactions
- Wind and solar drive US renewable growth
- Hawaiian Electric seeks renewable energy and storage proposals
- Germany installs 2.4 GW of onshore wind in first half of 2026
- Gurit announces executive board changes
- EDWIM project aims to improve wind powertrain manufacturing
- Wind Multiplikator renamed Semco Maritime Offshore Wind Service
- Modulift spreader beam completes 1,125-tonne proof load test in Germany
- Envision to supply turbines for 179 MW Narrogin wind farm
- Amprion takes over Ibbenbüren site for BalWin2 converter station
- Palfinger supplies davit cranes for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
- Exus secures financing for two Pennsylvania wind projects
- Belgium updates offshore wind tender framework for Princess Elisabeth Zone
- Vestas secures 43 MW wind turbine order in Germany
- Iberdrola reports higher first-half profit as networks investment rises
- Germany reaches 10.8 GW of offshore wind capacity
- FairWind appoints regional director for APAC
- Max Bögl completes concrete tower for high hybrid wind turbine
- Clarksons to support OranjeWind offshore wind farm construction
- Windcat and Ørsted sign vessel contracts for UK offshore wind operations
- Marco Polo Marine signs CSOV agreement with Siemens Gamesa for Asia-Pacific offshore wind projects
