Natural Power acquires German renewable energy consultancy renerco plan consult from BayWa r.e.
- Category: Company News
Natural Power has acquired Munich-based renerco plan consult from BayWa r.e. The firm provides technical consultancy and planning services for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and grid infrastructure.
Seatrium begins arbitration with Maersk affiliate over vessel contract dispute
- Category: Company News
Seatrium has initiated arbitration proceedings in London against Phoenix II, an affiliate of Maersk, following a dispute over the construction of a wind turbine installation vessel for the Empire Wind I project in the USA.
Azerbaijan advances offshore wind project in Caspian Sea
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The Ministry of Energy and Clean Energy Capital, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Green Energy Company, have signed an Implementation Agreement to assess, develop, and realise an offshore wind project.
Stillstrom and Port of Roenne examine role of Energy Island Bornholm in maritime electrification
- Category: Industry News
Stillstrom by Maersk and Port of Roenne have begun a joint white paper to assess how Energy Island Bornholm could act as a model for linking offshore wind with maritime electrification. The study, Energy Island Bornholm Powering Maritime Electrification, examines how renewable generation and future grid capacity could support charging systems for electric ferries, cargo vessels, and offshore service vessels. This is intended to help shipowners move towards battery-powered fleets and support wider decarbonisation of European transport beyond road electrification.
Flir acoustic imaging supports early detection of turbine gearbox issues
- Category: Product News
Flir has introduced a series of acoustic imaging cameras designed to detect abnormal sounds that indicate early bearing problems. These handheld devices are non-intrusive and can capture sound from a considerable distance, enabling inspections while turbines remain in operation.
NRGi Renewables selects Opoura software for portfolio management
- Category: Projects and Contracts
NRGi Renewables has chosen Opoura software to manage and optimise its 300 MW portfolio of wind and solar photovoltaic parks in Denmark. Under the agreement, Opoura’s OneView Portfolio SCADA platform will be used to centralise operations, performance monitoring, and maintenance in a single system.
Principle Power appoints João Amaral as CEO
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Principle Power has appointed João Amaral as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Julian Arrilaga Costa, who will remain in an advisory role until the end of the year to support the transition.
US Energy Department renames National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Category: Industry News
The USA Energy Department has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). The change takes effect immediately and will be used in public communications and official correspondence.
BayWa r.e. secures concept certification for BayFloat floating foundation
- Category: Product News
BayWa r.e. has obtained concept certification from DNV for its BayFloat semi-submersible concrete substructure and mooring system for floating wind turbines. DNV validated the design using the IEA-22-280-RWT 22 MW reference turbine.
ORE Catapult and Bladena begin full-scale testing of blade reinforcement technology
- Category: Product News
ORE Catapult has signed an agreement with Bladena to carry out full-scale testing of blade reinforcement technology intended to extend the operating life of offshore wind turbines. The programme at ORE Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth will use an 88-metre blade for torsional load testing to assess how the reinforcement performs under twisting forces similar to those experienced offshore.
- Nadara takes full ownership of selected floating wind projects in the UK and Italy
- Vestas reports 660 MW offshore wind order in EMEA
- Envision Energy India supplies turbines for UPC Renewables projects in India
- Ocean Winds has reached Financial Close for its BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland
- DNV strengthens offshore wind inspection capability
- Star of the South outlines steel fabrication opportunities in Australia
- Port of Rotterdam Authority to develop offshore wind terminal
- Fortum completes acquisition of ABO Energy project portfolio in Finland
- First V236-15.0 MW turbine commissioned offshore at He Dreiht offshore wind farm
- Global Wind Service completes turbine pre-assembly for Greater Changhua 2
- FØN Energy Services selected for multi-site offshore wind maintenance contract in the Netherlands
- BirdSafe project advances monitoring of bird activity at offshore wind farms
- Damen and Windcat launch new offshore support vessel series
- European Energy reports nine-month operational and financial update
- Cadeler adds Wind Mover to offshore installation fleet
- Natural Power advises TagEnergy on UK wind acquisition
- FLOWW issues updated guidance for fisheries and offshore renewables
- Dogger Bank Wind Farm completes foundation installation
- DNV launches tools for analysis of floating offshore wind structures
- WWEA and Chinese Wind Energy Association publish WWEC2025 programme
- Nordex Group opens test bench for wind turbine electrical systems
- WindEnergy Conference and Exhibition announced for Singapore
- Zephyr acquires Swedish offshore wind portfolio from Statkraft
- Ørsted and ESB joint venture awarded provisional rights for Tonn Nua offshore wind site
- Report highlights steps to advance floating offshore wind in Celtic Sea
- Philippines opens first offshore wind auction under GEA-5
- New Jersey outlines updated direction for future energy policy
- UK underwater supply chain at risk from project delays, survey warns
- Montrose Port marks 1 GWh of renewable shore power
- EFTA Surveillance Authority approves Norwegian floating offshore wind aid scheme




