Europe shifts offshore wind policy towards project delivery
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Europe is moving from offshore wind targets towards project delivery, with governments revising auction designs, revenue stabilisation mechanisms and permitting rules, according to GlobalData. GlobalData's Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026 identifies offshore wind as increasingly strategic infrastructure rather than simply another power generation technology. The report notes that offshore wind is among the renewable technologies capable of adding large volumes of low-carbon electricity.
Mingyang completes first 5 MW ultra-low-wind-speed turbine
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Mingyang Smart Energy has completed the first Mingyang Tianqi MCD5.0 MW ultra-low-wind-speed wind turbine at its production base in Guizhou, China. The MCD5.0 MW uses Mingyang's new medium-speed compact semi-direct-drive technology and has been developed for areas with low wind speeds. The turbine has a cut-in wind speed of 2.5 m/s and a swept area of 7.74 m²/kW.
Sirius signs design contract for two construction support vessels
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Sirius Design & Integration has signed a contract to design two construction support vessels (CSVs) to be built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China. The contract covers two firm vessels, with options for two additional units. The customer has not been disclosed.
Gurit raises sales and profit guidance
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Based on the results, Gurit has raised its full-year guidance for sales growth and adjusted operating profit margin. Growth was recorded across all three business units, while the adjusted operating profit margin increased to 11.0%, compared with 5.7% in the same period of 2025.
Deme reports higher offshore wind revenues in first half of 2026
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Deme Group reported higher turnover from its Offshore Energy segment in the first half of 2026, while overall group performance remained stable. Fleet utilisation in Offshore Energy was 18.2 weeks, or around 70%, compared with 22.9 weeks a year earlier. Deme attributed the decrease to the entry of two new vessels into the fleet ahead of full deployment, the repositioning of two vessels from the US East Coast to Europe and scheduled repair work on other vessels.
Vestas announces two new orders from Juwi in Germany
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Vestas has received two orders from Juwi for a total of 86 MW of wind turbines in Germany. The first order covers 43 MW for the Mehring II project, comprising seven V162-6.2 MW turbines. The order includes a 20-year service agreement. Delivery is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, with commissioning planned to start in the second quarter of 2028.
Suzlon secures 250 MW order from Torrent Green Energy
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Suzlon has secured a 250 MW wind order from Torrent Green Energy, a Torrent Group company. This is the sixth order from Torrent, taking the companies' cumulative partnership to more than 1.3 GW across Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.
Foundation works completed for Princess Elisabeth Island
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The 23rd and final caisson for the Princess Elisabeth Island has been installed 45 km off the Belgian coast in the North Sea, completing the foundation works for the energy island. The works were carried out by TM Edison, a consortium including Deme and Jan de Nul, on behalf of Elia Transmission Belgium. The 23 foundation elements form the protective outer shell of the future island.
Final Bałtyk 2 and 3 transition pieces leave Vlissingen
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The final batch of 100 transition pieces for the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms has left Vlissingen in the Netherlands for its final destination. The transition pieces were built at Smulders' Hoboken yard and transported to the Vlissingen yard for temporary storage and final sail-away.
Sonfor seeks new partner for Lillebælt Syd offshore wind farm
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Sonfor has taken a majority stake in the company behind the Lillebælt Syd wind farm in Denmark and is assessing options for continuing the project with a new operating partner. The move follows TotalEnergies’ decision earlier this summer to withdraw from two wind projects, including Lillebælt Syd, to focus on other activities. European Energy will remain a minority partner in the project.
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