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First offshore export cable installed at Scotland’s Inch Cape offshore wind farm
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The first of Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm’s two 85-kilometre offshore export cables has been successfully installed off the east coast of Scotland. The 220-kilovolt three-phase cable was laid in three 28-kilometre sections by Enshore Subsea using the CMOS Installer cable-lay vessel operating from the Port of Blyth. Once operational, it will transmit power from the 1.1 GW wind farm to the project’s onshore substation under construction at Cockenzie, East Lothian.
Engie signs long-term PPA with Apple in Italy
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Engie has signed a 15-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apple. Under the agreement, Engie will develop two wind farms with a combined capacity of 74 MW, one repowering project of 11 MW, and two agrivoltaic plants totalling 88 MW. All projects are authorised, located in southern Italy, and are scheduled to become operational between 2026 and 2027.
ABO Energy to build eleven substations in Germany
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Over the next two years, ABO Energy plans to construct eleven substations across Germany to connect new wind, solar and battery parks to the grid. In the past, the developer has sold substations and their associated energy parks on a proportional basis to operators. For strategic reasons, ABO Energy now intends to retain ownership of substations in Germany, creating potential for additional income.
Afry signs framework agreement with Vattenfall for technical consultancy
- Category: Projects and Contracts
Afry has signed a new framework agreement with Vattenfall to provide technical consultancy services across multiple areas and regions within the company’s operations.
Bio-Uv Group deploys containerised ballast water system for EFGL floating wind project
- Category: Product News
Bio-Uv Group has completed the first commercial deployment of its containerised Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system (BWTS) at Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France, supporting the EFGL floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean. The system treated water deballasted from three floating wind turbine platforms before their offshore deployment.
GE Vernova wind business shows operational improvement in third quarter
- Category: Company News
GE Vernova has reported improved performance in its wind operations for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting progress in stabilising the business and improving margins. GE Vernova secured 0.3 GW of onshore repowering orders during the quarter, bringing the total to 0.6 GW for the year to date. The company said it continues to focus on improving reliability, cost efficiency, and project execution across its wind portfolio as part of its broader effort to support the global transition to renewable energy.
DWT and OutSmart secure operations contract for Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan
- Category: Projects and Contracts
DWT and its subsidiary OutSmart have been awarded a five-year contract for the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan. The project includes the Hai Long 2 and Hai Long 3 wind farms, which together will comprise 73 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 turbines with a total installed capacity of over 1 GW.
Huisman introduces automated wire rope inspection tool
- Category: Product News
Huisman has launched Rope Vision, an automated visual inspection system developed to improve the reliability and safety of wire rope operations. Designed for wire ropes used in heavy-lift cranes operating under demanding conditions, Rope Vision supports data-driven maintenance planning. The system helps teams make informed decisions and minimise unplanned downtime.
I3FLOAT project launched to strengthen Europe’s floating wind value chain
- Category: Projects and Contracts
The European project I3FLOAT was officially launched with a kick-off meeting held in Brussels on 8–9 October 2025. The project unites 24 partners from eight countries to strengthen the European floating offshore wind value chain through cross-regional innovation and investment. Over the next three years, I3FLOAT will support the scale-up of advanced technologies and promote cooperation between regional innovation ecosystems. A key objective is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Less Developed Regions, supporting a more inclusive industrial transition in line with EU climate and energy goals.
RWE begins construction of new onshore wind farms in Italy
- Category: Projects and Contracts
RWE has started construction of two onshore wind farms in Italy. The Serra Palino project, located in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region, will have an installed capacity of 47 MW and comprise eight 5.9 MW turbines.
- 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
- Leadership change at Iberdrola Australia
- Natural Power advises Neoen on European renewable energy portfolio financing
- Jan De Nul launches cable-laying vessel Fleeming Jenkin
- SMST to supply mission equipment for two new North Star vessels
- Umbilicals Conference to explore dynamic future of offshore renewables and energy
- Indeximate demonstrates cable monitoring technology at RWE offshore wind farm
- Fugro completes site investigations for TenneT Germany offshore grid projects
- Japan and Taiwan associations strengthen offshore wind cooperation
- NYK secures long-term charter for offshore wind crew transfer vessel in Japan
- Ofgem names Equitix preferred bidder for Neart na Gaoithe OFTO
- Canada opens offshore wind Call for Information and Prequalification
- Owens Corning and Gjenkraft partner on composite recycling
- IQIP launches Hydrohammer IQ8 for offshore wind foundations
- Tender opens for Dutch 1GW Nederwiek I-A offshore wind farm
- FairWind to expand in Asia-Pacific with Cosmic acquisition
- WWEA webinar to focus on small wind turbine applications
- ACT Blade receives component certificate for ACT100
- Windar Photonics appoints new Chief Financial Officer
- Q Energy expands wind repowering portfolio in France
- Osbit to design and build subsea trencher for NKT
- ARESCA seeks experts for national wind standards adoption
