Carbon Trust launches Unison Project to standardise offshore wind data management
- Category: Industry News
The Carbon Trust has launched the Unison Project to develop a standardised geospatial data model for offshore wind, aiming to support safer, faster, and more efficient project construction. The initiative is being delivered by the Carbon Trust in collaboration with a consortium of 12 offshore wind developers and industry stakeholders.
FLOWRA and ClassNK agree to cooperate on floating offshore wind research
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Japan’s Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on technology development in floating offshore wind.
GreenPowerMonitor expands GPM Horizon platform
- Category: Product News
GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company, has expanded its GPM Horizon platform to integrate wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets within a single system. The update aims to simplify portfolio management and improve performance monitoring for renewable energy operators.
Vattenfall advances wind and nuclear projects as profits rise
- Category: Company News
Vattenfall has reported stronger underlying operating results for the first nine months of 2025, supported by improved performance in trading, wind, and nuclear power operations, as well as favourable price hedging developments on the continent.
RWE gains planning consent for Alwen Forest Wind Farm with support from Natural Power
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Natural Power has supported RWE in securing planning consent for the Alwen Forest Wind Farm and its grid connection. The project, located within the boundaries of Conwy County Borough Council and Denbighshire County Council, will have a capacity of up to 60 MW and comprise as many as nine turbines with a tip height of up to 200 metres, together with battery storage.
Hitachi Energy partners with Blackstone to expand service operations in North America
- Category: Company News
Hitachi Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to expand its service business and support power infrastructure reliability across North America. Under the agreement, Hitachi Energy will acquire a stake in Shermco, a provider of maintenance, repair, testing, commissioning, and design services recently acquired by funds affiliated with Blackstone.
Wood Mackenzie warns 2050 net zero target out of reach as power demand surges
- Category: Industry News
Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025–2026 projects that rising power demand and increasing geopolitical tension have made global net zero emissions by 2050 unattainable. The firm’s analysis indicates that the world is currently on track for 2.6°C of global warming. The study, titled Energy Evolution in the Age of Superintelligence, models four pathways for the energy and natural resources sector: a base case at 2.6°C, a pledges scenario at 2°C, a net zero 2050 pathway at 1.5°C, and a delayed transition at 3.1°C.
GoBe Consultants to lead environmental work for Moray FLOW-Park
- Category: Projects and Contracts
GoBe Consultants, part of the Apem Group, has been appointed by Offshore Solutions Group (OSG) as Lead Environmental Consultant for the proposed Moray FLOW-Park development in Scotland. The project consists of two sites, Moray Firth North and Moray Firth South, which will provide seasonal wet storage for floating offshore wind (FLOW) foundation base units. The initiative is intended to support the logistics and scalability of floating wind deployment in the region.
Acteon and Wynnergy partner to support offshore wind in Taiwan
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Acteon and Taiwan-based marine solutions provider Wynnergy Marine have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on renewable energy projects across the region. The partnership aims to strengthen offshore wind development in Taiwan by offering integrated subsea and marine solutions.
Statkraft forecasts renewables to exceed half of global electricity by 2035
- Category: Industry News
Statkraft’s latest annual report on the pace of the global energy transition outlines three possible future scenarios: one optimistic, one delayed, and one marked by international instability. The report concludes that renewable energy — particularly wind and solar — remains central to meeting climate targets and securing energy independence.
- TenneT completes 700 MW offshore grid programme with Hollandse Kust (west Beta)
- Chemitek expands cleaning range for drone-assisted and industrial use
- TenneT ends part of contract with offshore consortium
- Iberdrola lifts 2025 outlook following stronger network performance in the UK and USA
- UK Government outlines next offshore wind auction framework
- Nordex Group raises outlook for 2025
- Iberdrola installs converter station at East Anglia Three offshore wind farm
- Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy awards foundation contract to Kajima Corporation
- Baltic Industrial Group to supply wind towers for Vensys Energy projects across Europe
- TGS and Eolos collaborate on offshore wind measurements in Brazil
- EDF Power Solutions signs long-term CPPA for offshore wind project in Taiwan
- First offshore export cable installed at Scotland’s Inch Cape offshore wind farm
- Engie signs long-term PPA with Apple in Italy
- ABO Energy to build eleven substations in Germany
- Afry signs framework agreement with Vattenfall for technical consultancy
- Bio-Uv Group deploys containerised ballast water system for EFGL floating wind project
- GE Vernova wind business shows operational improvement in third quarter
- DWT and OutSmart secure operations contract for Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan
- Huisman introduces automated wire rope inspection tool
- I3FLOAT project launched to strengthen Europe’s floating wind value chain
- RWE begins construction of new onshore wind farms in Italy
- Gurit maintains confidence in strategic direction
- Fugro completes site investigations for Ørsted’s Incheon offshore wind project
- Clean energy project cancellations continue to hit U.S. jobs and manufacturing
- Stillstrom expands leadership team and workforce
- Venterra introduces UK-built dual LiDAR buoy fleet for offshore wind
- US wind market installs 593MW in Q2 2025 amid policy uncertainty
- Ming Yang Smart Energy outlines plans for 50MW floating wind turbine
- Jera Nex bp pauses Beacon Offshore Wind Farm development in the USA
- Public consultation opens on Morven Offshore Wind Farm grid connection plans




