Every year, the specialized media Windpower Monthly presents the prestigious “Wind Turbines of the Year” awards, considered among the most recognized in the industry. These awards provide a global perspective on the trends shaping the sector, from new models to the latest technological innovations. Although the detailed reports and in-depth insights are behind a paywall, … Continue reading The best wind turbines and innovations of 2024
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DNV launches joint industry project on ground investigations for offshore wind turbines
DNV has launched a joint industry project to collaborate in delivering a recommended practice that provides clear guidance on the expectations for projects adopting a holistic approach to improve ground characterization for offshore wind developments. This initiative will be part of the ambitious join industry project (JIP) Ground Investigation for Floating Wind (GIFT). DNV has … Continue reading DNV launches joint industry project on ground investigations for offshore wind turbines
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Siemens Gamesa to expand its blade manufacturing plant in France for 14 MW wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa is committing around EUR 200 million to expand its offshore wind blade factory in Le Havre, France, to support the production of blades for 14 MW wind turbines.The expanded facility will focus on producing 115-metre-long blades (B115) for 14 MW turbines, with more than 16 GW of firm orders secured, according to the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to expand its blade manufacturing plant in France for 14 MW wind turbines
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Ørsted starts offshore construction of 920 MW offshore wind farms in Taiwan
Ørsted now commences the offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. The landmark project will deliver 920 MW of clean energy, which significantly contribute to Taiwan’s energy transition goal. The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms will use the piling-free technology of suction bucket jacket foundation technology … Continue reading Ørsted starts offshore construction of 920 MW offshore wind farms in Taiwan
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Japan’s installed wind power hit 5.8 GW in 2024
Japan has installed 703.3 MW of new wind turbines in 2024, bringing the total wind power capacity in operation to 5,840.4 MW, the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) announced citing preliminary data. A total of 170 wind turbines comprising 23 new wind farms were connected to the grid in 2024. With these additions, Japan ended … Continue reading Japan’s installed wind power hit 5.8 GW in 2024
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association urges the Government to transpose the community regulations during 2025
“Spain must implement the “higher public interest” in wind energy projects and transpose it into Spanish regulations during 2025 so that the wind energy sector can develop.” This is one of the requests that the directors of the Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) have made to the Government in the Ondas del Viento program.The European … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association urges the Government to transpose the community regulations during 2025
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Kimua opts for Pasaia to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market
Today, the Basajaun Testing Site was inaugurated in the Port of Pasaia, a test bench with a load capacity of 5,100 tonnes, the largest in Europe for testing non-conventional lifting elements used in the handling and installation of large components. In addition, it will soon open a new production plant for lifting components for the … Continue reading Kimua opts for Pasaia to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market
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Canada joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
The Government of Canada has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA). The governments of two Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, have also become members of GOWA as subnational governments. In a Feb. 13 press release, the Canadian government said that joining GOWA demonstrated “a collective positioning of Canada’s commitment and ambition … Continue reading Canada joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
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Trump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
Trump has launched a broadside against the wind industry, pausing new leases for offshore projects and halting new permits pending a review. The order has had an immediate impact and puts at risk a pipeline of projects on the East Coast that could power millions of U.S. households. Some Northeast states don’t have viable alternatives … Continue reading Trump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
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Offshore wind farm plan “ensures harmony” in Portugal
The Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN) has stated that the Allocation Plan for Offshore Renewable Energies (PAER) guarantees harmonious coexistence between the various economic dimensions, local and fishing communities and environmental protection. “The energy transition is a path that must be taken by everyone together, without leaving anyone behind, and the zones now approved are … Continue reading Offshore wind farm plan “ensures harmony” in Portugal
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‘Now is the time’ for a giant UK offshore wind farm with 100 turbines
A renewable energy firm has said the political climate is right for a large-scale wind farm off the Devon and Dorset coast. Source Galileo is planning a 2GW project involving at least 100 wind turbines, which it said could power more than three million homes. On Monday, it announced a deal with Portland Port to … Continue reading ‘Now is the time’ for a giant UK offshore wind farm with 100 turbines
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Circular economy in wind energy: RWE breathes new life into monopile foundation covers
RWE is the first company to install reused hard covers from Dutch company Circular Covers B.V.For RWE’s 1.1 gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm, 36 out of 72 of the reusable covers have arrived in Thyboron Port. Covers will protect foundations from harsh weather conditions at sea until the turbines are installed in 2026. RWE’s commitment … Continue reading Circular economy in wind energy: RWE breathes new life into monopile foundation covers
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LS Cable partners with Balmoral on floating offshore wind business
LS Cable & System Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.K.-based marine engineering company Balmoral Comtec Ltd. to collaborate on the floating offshore wind power business, the company announced Thursday. Floating offshore wind power generates electricity by placing wind turbines on floating platforms in deep waters, harnessing the power of sea winds. … Continue reading LS Cable partners with Balmoral on floating offshore wind business
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OX2 submits environmental impact assessment for 2.4 GW offshore wind project in Finland
OX2 has submitted a full environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for a 2.4 GW offshore wind farm in Finland’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The report was submitted to the Northern Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and Environment and is now open for public comment. Comments on the proposal will be collected by April 14, 2025, … Continue reading OX2 submits environmental impact assessment for 2.4 GW offshore wind project in Finland
Continue readingTürkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
Türkiye’s wind energy sector has faced slower growth in 2024, with capacity rising by only 6.5%, or 770 MW, bringing total wind capacity to 12.5 GW, Trend reports. According to the research made by Ember, a UK-based energy think tank, this falls short of the 13.3 GW target set by the Ministry of Energy and … Continue reading Türkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
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Plan aims to build high- quality wind energy sector in Taiwan
The development of Taiwan’s wind power competitiveness should be on par with international standards following a 10-year policy that began in 2017, Ministry of Economic Affairs Industrial Development Administration Deputy Director-General Tsou Yu-hsin (???) said. Tsou made the remarks in an interview with the Liberty Times (sister paper of the Taipei Times) on Friday, citing … Continue reading Plan aims to build high- quality wind energy sector in Taiwan
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RWE’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm will help balance the grid
Amrumbank West is the first RWE offshore wind farm to provide system services for grid stabilisation. Wind farm output can be reduced by up to 60 megawatts at the request of the grid operator. RWE will soon become the largest marketer of secondary reserves from offshore wind power. RWE plans to offer a system-stabilising secondary … Continue reading RWE’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm will help balance the grid
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Global offshore wind power capacity exceeds 80 GW
Global operational offshore wind farm capacity has exceeded 80GW, according to new data from RenewableUK (RUK). RUK’s latest Offshore Wind EnergyPulse Insights report reveals offshore wind capacity is now at 80.9GW, up from 70.2GW in 2023, an increase of 15%. Two countries are responsible for 63% of this new capacity, with China adding 6.9GW and … Continue reading Global offshore wind power capacity exceeds 80 GW
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OECD report highlights global disparity in wind energy support
A new OECD report finds significant disparities between government support received by Chinese and European wind turbine manufacturers. The report highlights that Government-backed support for Chinese manufacturers has regularly been higher than the support available for their European counterparts for over a decade. In April 2024 the European Commission opened an investigation into Chinese suppliers … Continue reading OECD report highlights global disparity in wind energy support
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Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
Drew Ball, Natural Resources Defense Council (Photo: Screengrab from NC Newsline interview) Wind energy. Whether it’s offshore or on land, wind energy is a booming and enormously promising industry that can play a big role in ending our heroin-like addiction to fossil fuels. What’s more, because of its geography, North Carolina is extremely well-positioned to … Continue reading Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
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