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Eurowind Energy buys two permitted German wind farms totalling 86.7 MW
Eurowind Energy has bought two permitted onshore wind projects in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania totalling 86.7 MW across thirteen turbines.
Dark Sky and ENERTRAG Systemtechnik extend aircraft detection lighting to Limburg wind farms
Two Limburg wind farms have been fitted with aircraft detection lighting by Dark Sky and ENERTRAG Systemtechnik, with Dutch regulator approval and test flights to follow.
ABB to supply power and propulsion for Allseas converter station carrier
ABB will deliver four 3.5 MW Azipod units and a full power system for Grand Tour, a 230-metre semi-submersible built to move offshore converter stations for Allseas.
Stillstrom trial automates cable handling for offshore vessel charging
A DNV-witnessed trial at Esbjerg has shown Stillstrom's cable control system managing offshore charging automatically while a vessel holds position on DP.
Baltica 2 completes monopile campaign with all 111 foundations installed
PGE and Ørsted have installed all 111 monopile foundations at the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 offshore wind farm on schedule. Secondary steel work now runs to the end of 2026, with turbines due in 2027.
CS Wind Offshore brings automated milling to transition piece production in Aalborg
CS Wind Offshore has replaced manual flame-cutting with a magnet-mounted CNC gantry machine for cable penetrations in transition pieces, achieving 0.3 mm tolerance.
France commits €58m to Brest as floating wind assembly hub
BrestPort has secured over €58 million from France 2030 to convert its offshore renewables terminal for floating wind assembly, with Lorient taking on mooring logistics and maintenance.
Princess Elisabeth Island foundation works finish with 23rd caisson in place
The 23rd and final caisson is in place at the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island off Belgium, completing foundation works. Cable connections follow in 2027–2028, with full completion due in 2031.
BWO online talk to examine EU emissions-trading reform and the offshore wind steel supply chain
The BWO is holding an online talk on 26 August 2026 on the EU's proposed emissions-trading reform and what it means for steel procurement and the offshore wind supply chain.
Nordex returns to double-digit EBITDA margin in second quarter of 2026
Nordex Group reported a 10.3 per cent EBITDA margin, a 32 per cent jump in order intake and €165m of free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026, and confirmed its full-year guidance.
