A full-scale testing programme will begin in January to assess a blade reinforcement technology developed by Bladena, as ageing offshore wind fleets raise durability challenges.
Africa's first wind project led by a Chinese company, the De Aar plant generates 770 million kWh annually and focuses on developing local talent.
SPIE Wind Connect has been selected by DEME Offshore to carry out all connection and high-voltage cable testing work for the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank offshore wind project off the UK coast.
German group Nordex will supply three turbines to developer BMR for a 21 MW project in North Rhine-Westphalia, bringing BMR's total orders to nearly 110 MW in 2025.
Q ENERGY is simultaneously conducting the repowering and extension of its wind farm in Aude, with commissioning scheduled for late 2026 and a production goal equivalent to the consumption of 45,000 people.
Cordelio Power has launched commercial operations of the Crossover wind farm in Arkansas, securing a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft and closing $811mn in financing from North American banks.
VSB France has commissioned the Eoliennes de Fadoumal wind farm in Lozère, a 13.8 MW facility located in a forested high-altitude area and equipped with a patented avifauna detection system.
Proparco has invested in the 100 MW Kipeto wind farm in Kenya, reinforcing France’s financial involvement in East Africa’s energy sector, without disclosing the amount of the transaction.
The Monte Cristo I project strengthens Terra-Gen’s presence in Texas with a total capacity of 273 MW and economic returns exceeding $100mn for local communities.
The UK is betting on a new contracts-for-difference model to secure up to 5.5 GW of offshore wind, despite a reduced budget and unprecedented competitive pressure.
CWP Energy and KfW IPEX-Bank have finalised a £400mn ($494mn) financing agreement for the Sanquhar II onshore wind farm, marking a strategic milestone in UK energy investments.
Nordex Group will deliver seven turbines for two wind farms commissioned by SSE in Aragón, strengthening their partnership and reinforcing the industrial supply chain in Spain.
German manufacturer Nordex has signed three orders with DenkerWulf for 25 onshore wind turbines, with a total capacity of 122.7 MW to be installed between 2027 and 2028 in northern Germany.
RWE won two projects totalling 21.6 MW in the latest onshore wind tender by the CRE, strengthening its presence in Oise and Morbihan and consolidating its investments in France.
Danish group Cadeler has signed two contracts for the transport and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and units worth a combined €500mn, subject to a final investment decision by the client.
Shell withdraws from two floating wind projects in Scotland, reinforcing capital discipline in favour of faster-return activities. ScottishPower takes over MarramWind while CampionWind is returned to Crown Estate Scotland for reallocation.
J-POWER will take over Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ domestic onshore wind maintenance operations under a deal set to strengthen its local market position by spring 2026.
The consortium brings together Air Liquide, RTE, Nexans, ITP Interpipe and CentraleSupélec to develop a demonstrator for offshore electricity transport using superconducting cables cooled with liquid nitrogen.
Developer Q ENERGY has inaugurated a seventh wind farm in Biesles, Haute-Marne, with Velto Renewables acquiring a 50% ownership stake.
French start-up Wind fisher unveils a pioneering airborne wind system capable of producing twice as much electricity as a ground-based turbine by tapping into powerful winds above 300 metres.
