Stillstrom by Maersk has successfully proven that offshore vessel charging can be fully automated, removing one of the practical barriers to hybrid and electric support vessels operating on dynamic positioning (DP) in offshore wind farms. Connecting a vessel to an offshore power source while it holds position on DP means managing a moving cable...
Statkraft Peru, a leading renewable energy generation company and subsidiary of the Norwegian state-owned company Statkraft, has selected Vestas for the development of the 72 MW Emma Wind Farm in Peru, located in the Piura region. This project marks Vestas' return to the Peruvian market with its 4 MW platform and reinforces both companies'...
A consortium made up of German companies Voodin Blade Technology and Anker-Tec, together with Lithuanian firms VMG Wood Invest and VMG Technics, is planning to build a pioneering wind-turbine wooden blade factory in Navarra. The projected investment exceeds €100 million, and the project has secured €48.18 million in funding from the European...
Offshore wind foundation manufacturer CS WIND Offshore has begun operating a custom-built, automated milling machine from Danish machining expert CNC Onsite at its Aalborg facility in Denmark to create high-precision cable penetrations in transition pieces destined for offshore wind farms. This process ensures that cables powering external...
Tech Safety Lines, Inc. (TSL), a U.S.-based provider of specialized rescue equipment, fall-protection solutions, and technical training, has named WindTree Co., Ltd. an authorized distributor in South Korea. Through the partnership, WindTree will distribute TSL’s specialized rescue and fall-protection equipment for the South Korean...
Southwire is pleased to announce that it is expanding its Starkville, Miss. operations, a move that will add approximately 380,000 square feet to the location's footprint. This project, representing a corporate investment of more than $256 million, is expected to create 128 new jobs and reinforces the company's commitment to its team members,...
Cadeler announces that it has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore shipyard in Qidong, China, for the construction of two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031. Earlier this year, Cadeler secured the equity financing for this investment as part of its long-term strategy...
RWE U.S. Offshore has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to resolve claims against the U.S. government and relinquish its offshore wind leases off the coasts of New York, California, and Louisiana. The settlement enables RWE to redeploy its capital to accelerate value-accretive opportunities that deliver reliable and...
Contractor Hent faced the challenge of constructing a three-story restaurant on Fløya, a mountainous tourist destination overlooking the city of Tromsø in northern Norway. The new restaurant will sit at the summit station of the Fjellheisen cable car, 421 m above sea level, so Hent was seeking a versatile and reliable crane which could be...
We Energies announced that construction is underway on three Wisconsin energy projects that will provide customers with reliable energy as power demand continues to grow. The new solar, wind and battery storage projects will produce enough energy to power about 100,000 homes and support the grid during peak demand. The projects are part of We...