Maersk names wind turbine installation vessel Maersk Viridis
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Maersk Offshore Wind has named its new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Maersk Viridis, during a ceremony held on board the vessel. The vessel was officially christened by its godmother, Charlotte Nørkjær Larsen, during an event on the main deck in which a bottle of champagne was broken against the crane pedestal.
Sif reports 176 kton production in 2025 and announces CEO transition
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Sif Holding reported higher production and revenue in 2025 as operations at its new factory continue to ramp up, while the company also announced a planned CEO transition.
Global Renewables Alliance outlines five-step renewables action plan
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The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has issued a statement outlining a five-step Renewables Action Plan that calls on governments to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in response to renewed global energy price volatility. The plan identifies five priority actions for governments: fast-tracking permitting, removing grid and storage bottlenecks, mobilising financing, accelerating electrification and expanding renewable supply chains.
China’s 15th five-year plan sets direction for renewables expansion and wind growth to 2030
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China’s new national development strategy for 2026–2030 includes continued large-scale deployment of renewable energy, with wind and solar expected to remain central to the country’s energy transition. Under the 15th Five-Year Plan, China aims to reduce carbon intensity – emissions per unit of GDP – by about 17% between 2026 and 2030 as part of its pathway to peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
Spie Global Services Energy appoints François Nicot as director for Sub-Saharan Africa
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Spie Global Services Energy has appointed François Nicot as Director of its Sub-Saharan Africa Business Unit, effective 1 December 2025. He reports to Christophe Bernhart, Managing Director of Spie Global Services Energy, and joins the subsidiary’s Executive Committee.
Iberdrola launches bid to acquire remaining shares in Neoenergia
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Iberdrola has published the documentation for a takeover bid to acquire all shares in its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia that are not currently controlled by the group. On 24 November 2025, the company launched a bid for the remaining 16.2% of Neoenergia’s share capital, a move that would give Iberdrola full ownership of the Brazilian business.
RWE reports 2025 earnings and outlines expansion of generation portfolio to 65 GW by 2031
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RWE reported that it met its financial guidance for 2025 and outlined plans to expand its power generation portfolio significantly by 2031. The company will continue to invest in new generation capacity in Europe and the USA, including renewable energy, battery storage and flexible generation assets.
Study finds 5–10% optimal overdimensioning for German offshore grid connections
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A new study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore and Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, finds that the economically optimal level of overdimensioning for offshore grid connections in the German North Sea is around 5–10%. The analysis indicates that a uniform requirement of 20%, as outlined in the 2025 area development plan, would lead to unnecessary system costs.
Nordex to supply turbines for community wind farm in Germany
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Nordex has received an order for 49 MW for a new community wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. As part of the Heek-Strönfeld project for Bürgerwind Heek-Strönfeld, Nordex will supply seven N175/6.X wind turbines with a hub height of 179 metres. The order also includes a 25-year service agreement.
Scottish Renewables appoints Susie Lind as Chair and Finley Becks-Phelps as Vice-Chair
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Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair, who will each serve three-year terms. Susie Lind, a partner at CMS, will take over as Chair, replacing Adam Morrison of Ocean Winds, who has held the role since 2021 and will remain on the organisation’s Board of Directors.
- Bernhard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of CSOV Windea Carnot
- Qair Ayre offshore wind farm secures planning consent for onshore infrastructure in Scotland
- Sandra Dettmer joins Management Board of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia
- Glamox to supply lighting for 390 MW Shinan Ui offshore wind farm in South Korea
- GE Vernova plans electrification manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam
- Vestas to supply turbines for RWE's Vanguard East offshore wind farm in the UK
- International launches Relest Wind EP Process Coat for wind blade production
- Jan De Nul orders vessels for subsea cable installation and burial
- Tecnalia partners with Surion Wind Systems to support wind farm modernisation
- Vestas to establish nacelle assembly facility in Japan by 2029
- VTT opens FutureGrid research infrastructure for next-generation power grid testing in Espoo, Finland
- Ingeteam outlines role of low-voltage full converters in next-generation wind turbine platforms
- X1 Wind X100 floating wind platform receives basic design compliance statement from DNV
- Nordex receives 279.2 MW turbine orders from wpd for nine wind projects in Germany
- GeoForce expands offshore geotechnical soil testing services
- WindEurope reports 2 GW of offshore wind capacity connected in Europe in 2025
- Flender unveils wind turbine gearbox test rig in Walajabad, India
- Siris to acquire majority stake in Takkion
- TenneT expands offshore wind grid connections in the Netherlands and Germany during 2025
- Interocean signs services agreement with Jera Nex bp for offshore wind marine support
- Fugro to conduct geotechnical investigation for 375 MW Oriel offshore wind farm in Ireland
- Inspire Environmental opens operational base in Aberdeen, Scotland
- Gurit secures two-year supply contract for glass pultruded blade root reinforcements
- Technique Solaire acquires 118 MW operational wind portfolio from Iberdrola in France
- Europe plans stronger ports and shipyards for offshore wind
- Fengmiao offshore wind farm begins pin pile installation offshore Taiwan
- EverWind secures financing to support 650 MW onshore wind portfolio in Nova Scotia
- VinEnergo outlines international renewable energy expansion including offshore wind projects
- Aikido Technologies presents floating offshore wind platform concept combining data centre, turbine and battery storage
- Iberdrola acquires 242 MW Ararat wind farm in Victoria, Australia
