Japanese energy company J-Power and the University of Tokyo have jointly developed and patented a new foundation for fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines specifically designed for Japan’s topography, dubbed “flexible tripile”. Image: J-Power J-Power says the design provides seismic isolation from the ground, improving constructability in areas with shallow bedrock and…

The first set of monopiles for Poland’s 1.2 GW Baltic Power offshore wind project has been shipped from Steelwind Nordenham’s manufacturing plant in Germany. The first monopiles have been shipped from Steelwind’s facility in Nordenham and are on their way to the installation terminal. The Baltic Power offshore wind farm…

Petition by conservative law firm seeks stricter interpretation of Endangered Species Act that could set precedent for all development Humpback whales feeding. Activists blame offshore wind for an ongoing rash of whale strandings in the US NortheastPhoto: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Adblock test (Why?)

Windcat’s first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) has been launched by Damen Shipyards at Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam. Source: Damen Shipyards The launch ceremony took place on 12 October in Vietnam, where Damen is constructing all six CSOVs. With this first CSOV in the water, Damen said it will…

Empire Energy Partners and The Herrick Corporation have formed a strategic joint venture to enhance the US offshore wind supply chain capacity. As the US offshore wind sector grows, Empire Energy Offshore and The Herrick Corporation are looking into the possibility of manufacturing essential components like monopiles, transition pieces (TPs),…

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has adopted a plan for the future Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms, following an environmental assessment and consultation feedback. Source: The Danish Energy Agency The tender for the Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms was launched in April 2024. The…

Robotic solutions firm Aerones has successfully tested a robot to carry out inspections of an offshore wind turbine at a test site in Scotland, and flagged the technology as a “gamechanger”. by Orlando Jenkinson Adblock test (Why?)

Swedish municipailties have vetoed 40% of offshore wind projects in the country’s territorial waters (within 22km from the coast) since 2019, according to a report from industry group Svensk Vindenergi. by Robyn White Adblock test (Why?)

Industry, unions and politicians demand future auctions for wind at sea to favour local value creation, jobs and usage of green steel over price only Karina Würtz, managing director of Germany’s offshore wind foundation.Photo: Offshore wind foundation Adblock test (Why?)

Nova East Wind has agreed to work with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs as it develops a floating 300-400MW offshore wind project off eastern Canada. Nova East is a joint venture of Ireland-based DP Energy and Dutch oil and gas services company SBM Offshore. The C$2 billion ($1.45…