Germany is proposing modifications to offshore wind areas, tender schedules, and grid connection plans in the North Sea to enhance electricity production and economic feasibility ahead of the 2027 tender.
Goldwind has redirected the initial shipment of wind turbine components for two significant onshore wind farm projects in Saudi Arabia due to delays caused by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The article from Windpower Monthly highlights recent patents related to wind power technology that have been granted or applied for, specifically mentioning companies such as LM Wind Power, Sinoma, Vestas, Technip Energies, and Nordex.
Sany has commissioned the largest Chinese wind turbine in Spain, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy development in the country. The installation aims to enhance Spain's wind energy capacity.
Skyborn Renewables has announced its plan to sell a 25% stake in a German offshore wind farm. This move is part of the company's strategy to attract investment and enhance its operational capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
The Wind Power News Review features discussions on various topics, including floating wind technology, a merger in the U.S. wind sector, the wake effect, and the role of Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industry.
Enercon, a German wind turbine manufacturer, has partnered with Turkish companies to produce generators and towers for its E-175 EP5 E2 model in Turkey.
There is increasing pressure on the German government to revise its offshore wind tender system and conduct new auctions this year, following indications that TotalEnergies and Jera Nex BP may withdraw from significant offshore wind seabed leases in the North Sea.
The SunZia Wind farm in New Mexico, with a capacity of 3.65GW, has been officially commissioned and is now the largest wind project in the United States, according to developer Pattern Energy.
Canada has successfully concluded a nearly ten-year legal dispute with a US developer regarding compensation for an unconstructed offshore wind project in Lake Ontario.
Amazon has entered into a 600MW power purchase agreement with Skyborn Renewables for electricity from the Gennaker offshore wind farm located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany.
Several U.S. states are exploring the development of a transmission network to support offshore wind energy projects, aiming to enhance energy reliability and facilitate the integration of renewable resources.
In the UK onshore wind industry, there was a notable increase in "high potential" health and safety incidents last year, which occurred alongside a rise in total hours worked.
Encomara's floating wind installation technology, known as Squid, has achieved product design assessment certification from ABS, validating its subsea installation capabilities.
Experts believe that the large floating wind prototypes being deployed in China have the potential to significantly lower the costs associated with floating wind energy if they are successful.