HUSUM WIND 2025 recently ended its four-day schedule showcasing the capabilities of modern wind energy with about 12,300 visitors from 51 countries. All areas along the value chain were represented at the trade fair — from OEMs and project development to supply, financing, and services, right through to storage and grid integration technologies.

“We have risen to the challenges and are leaving the event with a tailwind,” said Meike Kern, managing director of Messe Husum & Congress. “A stable HUSUM WIND in politically and economically challenging times must be regarded as a major success. It underlines the importance of the trade fair and its location. In several areas – such as the slight increase in visitor numbers, ticket sales for the job fair, and demand for our new offerings – our expectations were even exceeded.”

The WINDCareer job fair attracted about 800 aspiring professionals over two days, with 29 exhibitors taking part. New initiatives such as the networking event “Women in Wind” also proved highly popular where about 140 women from the wind industry came together for lively exchanges and networking. Under the patronage of the German Wind Energy Association (BWE), with its President Bärbel Heidebroek as moderator, a platform was created to encourage women in the industry to step forward and become more visible.

Highlights

New product launches and turbine premieres presented in Husum attracted considerable interest from visitors. Leading manufacturers showcased new prototypes, including models with significantly larger rotor diameters and higher rated outputs. The industry’s ambitious and long-term outlook was also underscored by several contract signings during the fair. ENERCON and JUWI signed a partnership agreement for long-term collaboration on wind projects to 2030. GE Vernova and ENERTRAG announced a major turbine order for Germany. UKA, Nordex, and Max Bögl Wind AG concluded an agreement in Husum for a large-scale wind-farm project consisting of 20 turbines with a total capacity of more than 140 MW. It is set to be built at the Mercedes-Benz test site in Papenburg. In addition, Alterric signed supply agreements with Vestas and ENERCON for 20 new wind turbines.

“The wind industry in Germany and Europe is demonstrating in Husum that it is high-performing and fit for the future – we are ready to deliver,” said Dr Dennis Rendschmidt of VDMA Power Systems. “Wind energy is the strong backbone of Germany’s power system – now it is essential to stay on course with expansion, permitting, and regulatory frameworks.”

The Future & Innovation Hall provided an important new platform for highly sought-after topics such as cybersecurity, AI, drone technology, and data management.

“Resilience requires robust digital infrastructures,” said Mohamed Harrou, a cybersecurity expert in the Digital+ Area. “Cybersecurity, AI, and interconnected data management are no longer optional components, but essential elements for a stable energy system.”

Onshore excursions led to pioneering projects in the region, including energy-storage facilities, a virtual power plant, and an H2 refueling station where visitors were able to see first-hand how these technologies are already being put into practice as model projects in Schleswig-Holstein.

More info: www.husumwind.com/en 

Robosys Automation, a leader in marine autonomy systems, is leading Project ORACLES, aventure that will transform the environmental consenting process for offshore wind farms. The Project ORACLES consortium includes ACUAOcean, MSEIS, Plymouth Marine Laboratories, and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

Funding for Project ORACLES was secured through the UK Research and Innovation’s Innovate UK Launchpad program, in line with the UK government’s Levelling Up plan.

The data collection process for environmental monitoring at proposed OWF sites is labor-intensive, with separate providers handling various aspects such as bird monitoring and sea conditions. Data is collected manually and analyzed after it reaches shore, significantly slowing down the decision-making process.

Aiming to significantly reduce the approval timeline, Project ORACLES will address this by  leveraging advanced marine robotics, advanced autonomous systems, and other digital ocean technologies, to streamline, improve, and accelerate this process, and help meet the UK’s target of 60GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

“This ambitious project will revolutionize the environmental consenting process for offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea and other areas across the UK. These technological innovations will reduce the need for crewed survey missions and accelerate data delivery, enabling a faster, more cost-effective consenting process,” said Nigel Lee, Robosys Automation’s CSO and project lead.

“The project’s outcomes will also foster the growth of regional businesses, by opening new markets and supporting the advancement of technological capabilities such as ACUA’s Pioneer USV, and Robosys’ VOYAGER AI advanced maritime autonomy. It will further reinforce the region’s expertise in marine autonomy, clean maritime technologies, and digital ocean innovations to a worldwide stage,” said Lee.

The project’s 14-month research phase will advance the use of clean maritime solutions, including ACUA’s Unmanned Survey Vessel (USV), which will be equipped with a range of environmental sensors (eDNA, ADCP, acoustics) to collect comprehensive, real-time data on marine life, water quality, and environmental changes.

The Project ORACLES consortium will develop the dynamic positioning system (DPS) and a BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) winch profiling system for water column data collection, and they integrate multiple sensors, delivering a novel and effective output, together with automated ballasting.

Project ORACLES will enable the launch and recovery of multiple environmental sensor payloads which will facilitate comprehensive and cohesive datasets, improving the accuracy and efficiency of environmental assessments. Sensors such as eDNA, ADCP, and acoustics will allow for continuous monitoring of marine life, water quality, and environmental changes from one vessel.

Project ORACLES’ proposed outcomes will enable deployment of significant payloads, support USVs operating in higher sea states and across extended operating periods, and reduce capital, environmental and operational costs, while delivering and managing data more effectively.

More info: www.robosysautomation.com

Odfjell Oceanwind has completed the acquisition of Ørsted`s 80% share in the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm.

OOW will work together with the remaining shareholders of the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm consisting of Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 to continue the development of the project into a demonstration project for commercial-scale floating offshore wind. Crown Estate Scotland has welcomed the new consortium.

Salamander is a 100 MW floating offshore wind project in Scotland, located 35 km off Peterhead. The project was awarded an Exclusivity Agreement for a seabed lease by Crown Estate Scotland in the INTOG leasing round and recently received section 36 consent from the Scottish government.

“Innovation projects are essential to de-risk relevant floating offshore wind technologies and the supply chain prior to embarking on larger projects like those in ScotWind and many of the INTOG projects that are planned to be operational in the 2030s. OOW has closely monitored the UK market for several years and sees the country`s commitment to net zero and well-established framework conditions, including annual CfD rounds, as investor-friendly features,” said Per Lund, Odfjell Oceanwind CEO.

“The UK has become a global leader in offshore wind, and we are very excited that OdfjellOceanwind is establishing a presence in Scotland, where our sister companies OdfjellTechnology and Odfjell Drilling have been present since the 1980s.”

Salamander has adopted Odfjell Oceanwind’s Deepsea Star™ semisubmersible steel foundation for the project.

“The Salamander project share acquisition is a key part of our ambition to make floating wind relevant and commercial through the gradual scale-up in project and wind turbine sizes before reaching utility scale. It follows as a natural stepping stone from our recent announcement of theScaleWind project where we secured a slot with a 24 MW grid connection at the Marine Energy Test Centre, Norway with the ambition of installing one full-scale floating offshore wind turbine in 2028,” said Lund.

“We are delighted to welcome Odfjell Oceanwind  to the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm. This partnership brings new strength and momentum to one of the country’s most significant offshore wind developments and together, we are supporting Scotland’s ambition to become a global leader in offshore wind, delivering long-term benefits for communities, the economy and the environment,” said Hugh Kelly, Simply Blue Group CEO and co-founder.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Odfjell Oceanwind to the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm. Together with Simply Blue Group, we look forward to collaborating closely to advance floating offshore wind technologies and support the scaling up of the UK’s renewable energy capabilities,” said Stuart Fitzgerald, Seaway7 CEO, the offshore wind business of the Subsea7 Group.

More info: www.odfjelloceanwind.com

A group of U.S. state governors on Labor Day issued a statement supporting offshore wind. The group included Michigan Gov. Kathy Hochul, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: 

 “On Labor Day, we honor the strength, skill, and determination of America’s workers. From construction sites and factories to ports and power plants, working people are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our shared prosperity. 

 “Nowhere is that clearer than in the offshore wind industry, where labor is on the front lines. Today, more than 5,000 workers—many of them proud union members—are directly engaged with building this new American industry, with many thousands more manufacturing products across 40 States that will help lead to a new era of U.S. energy independence. These projects represent years of planning, billions of dollars in private investment, and the promise of tens of thousands of additional jobs. They are revitalizing our ports, strengthening our supply chains, and ensuring that America—not our competitors—leads in clean energy manufacturing and innovation,” the statement said.

 “We are looking for the Trump Administration to uphold all offshore wind permits already granted and allow these projects to be constructed. Efforts to walk back these commitments jeopardize hardworking families, wasting years of progress and ceding leadership to foreign competitors. Workers, businesses, and communities need certainty, not reversals that would cost tens of thousands of American jobs and critical investment. Sudden reversals would also impact countless other workers and taxpayers on scores of non-energy public projects. The U.S. markets operate on certainty. Canceling projects that have already been fully permitted–including some near completion—sends the worrisome message to investors that the work can be stopped on a whim, which could lead them to decide to either not finance different projects or impose higher interest rates that would ultimately place a bigger burden on taxpayers,” the governor said in the statement.

 “At the same time, we remain committed to ensuring that the electric grid is reliable, resilient and affordable. Offshore wind and other renewables are central to that effort, but it must be complemented by a diverse mix of resources—including nuclear power, natural gas, hydropower, and other technologies—that together keep our system strong and our energy sources secure.

“Doing so will also help us attract major economic development projects that will offer economic security for American workers and transform communities as we move to a 21st century economy. As Governors, we are committed to delivering on this energy system for our states and working with the Trump Administration to advance projects that meet these objectives,” the statement said.

“On this Labor Day, we reaffirm our unwavering support for working people and the unions that represent them. We stand with America’s workers and strongly urge the Trump administration to keep these projects on track—for our jobs, our families, our competitiveness, our energy security, and our future,” the statement said.

 More info: www.governor.ny.gov

Global energy solutions leader Aggreko has supported Jaeger Maritime Solutions in deploying a bubble curtain for an offshore wind farm project situated off the coast of France.

Before driving the turbine’s piles into the seabed, a bubble curtain was required to absorb and disperse sound, safeguarding surrounding marine ecosystems from harmful noise levels and fine particles produced by underwater construction.

This was when Jaeger Maritime contacted Aggreko to supply a compressed air solution capable of powering the bubble curtain for its vessel.

With both businesses committed to protecting marine life while supporting the transition to a more efficient, sustainable future, Aggreko leveraged its Greener Upgrades™ portfolio to supply a package of 18 Stage V 100% oil-free air compressors, along with a 60 kVA Stage V generator to power the winch, positioned at the stern of the vessel, used to reel on the bubble curtain.

The compressors were connected to hoses that delivered the volume and pressure needed to form the bubble curtain, minimizing harmful emissions in the process.

The Aggreko Remote Monitoring service was also provided to enable real-time, offshore monitoring of the air compressor’s performance.

“Throughout the construction of offshore wind farms, protecting marine life is a top priority. We required a partner with proven project management expertise, who could not only supply 100% oil-free air compressors, but also manage the logistics and performance monitoring offshore,” said David Baum, Jaeger Maritime Solutions managing director.

“Aggreko delivered a solution that was both technically sound and environmentally conscious, with their team of expert engineers with us every step of the way,” Baum said.

100% oil-free air compressors eliminate the need for airborne oil and prevent the risk of contamination during critical construction activities. Aggreko’s range of 100% oil-free air compressors meets the ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certification, ensuring the highest level of air purity required for sensitive applications like bubble curtains.

“This project was a great example of environmentally responsible offshore construction, and we remain committed to contributing to the continued development of renewable energy infrastructure in Europe,” said Michel Maaskant, Renewable Energy Specialist at Aggreko.

“From the outset, we worked closely with Jaeger Maritime Solutions to shape a solution precisely around their requirements. The result was 18 Stage V 100% oil-free air compressors that meet the stringent ISO Class 0 certification. By adopting our remote monitoring service, we were also able to minimize fuel consumption and provide insightful data to help inform the business’s future projects.”

More info: www.aggreko.com | www.jaegergroup.com/en/jaeger-maritimesolutions/

Canada’s premier clean energy conference and exhibition has unveiled its educational program. Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC), to be held October 6-8 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, will feature 50-plus expert speakers and four focused educational streams featuring dozens of full conference sessions related to the theme of “Clean energy: Canada’s strategic advantage.”

“CanREA is proud to welcome the industry to Toronto for Electricity Transformation Canada 2025—the country’s premier clean electricity conference. ETC addresses every link in the clean energy value chain, from developers and suppliers to service providers, all united in driving the future of wind, solar, energy storage and grid modernization. This year, we’re zeroing in on clean electricity as a strategic advantage for Canada’s economy, highlighting how our sector is rolling up its sleeves and accelerating project development from coast to coast,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.

The conference portion of Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) 2025 will offer a comprehensive look at the political, regulatory and market forces shaping Canada’s clean energy future. Attendees will explore how Canada’s electricity systems are evolving to meet the demands of increased energy consumption and unlock the central role energy storage systems will enable a resilient clean energy grid.

“The expansion of the clean energy industry throughout Canada has accelerated over the past few years,” said Stephen Miner, President and CEO of RE+ Events. “Our goal with Electricity Transformation Canada is to link businesses to the growing number of opportunities in the Canadian clean energy market. Together with CanREA, we’ve built a premier platform to advance this effort.”

Electricity Transformation Canada invites all attendees to gain comprehensive insights into the clean energy industry, as well as to enjoy networking opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

The exhibition portion of ETC 2025 offers a larger expo hall than in 2024, where visitors can discover the latest solutions for clean energy projects. The show floor will feature 140+ exhibiting companies showcasing the technologies, tools and solutions shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape, from breakthroughs in solar, wind, and energy storage to cutting-edge microgrid systems, hydrogen, smart grid tech, EV infrastructure and digital tools for energy project development.

More info: electricity-transformation.ca

Late Friday afternoon, August 22, The Department of the Interior ordered work to stop on the Revolution Wind project off the New England Coast. The project, which is 80percent complete, was set to provide 704 MW of power generation to Connecticut and Rhode Island once completed early next year. The project sparked investments in Louisiana and New England shipyards, purchased export cables from a South Carolina factory, and spurred a steel supply chain that crossed New York and created hundreds of unions jobs in Providence, Rhode Island.

Several renewable energy organizations expressed their immense disapproval of such a move, which is the second time the Trump administration has taken unlawful action against a fully permitted offshore wind project under active construction — this time one that is nearly 80 percent complete, according to Oceantic Network CEO Liz Burdock.

“This dramatic action further erodes investor confidence in the U.S. market across all industries and undermines progress on shared national priorities — shipyard revitalization, steel and port investments, and energy dominance,” she said. “In fact, halting work on Revolution Wind will drive up energy costs for consumers, idle Gulf Coast vessel operators that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in new or retrofitted vessels, and jeopardize the livelihoods of union workers.”

Revolution Wind represents years of planning, billions in private investment, and significant progress for America’s offshore energy supply chain, according to National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito.

“Any pause or uncertainty at this stage could ripple across jobs, contracts, and communities already benefiting from the project,” he said.

Operational data from the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project demonstrate energy production and reliability rates on par with traditional sources — performing even better during severe weather and winter months — saving ratepayers in the Northeast hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Burdock.

“Offshore wind is a shovel-ready, reliable and affordable energy source ready to power America’s leadership and independence,” she said. “Just (recently), the administration released documents showing it was unable to justify its previous stop-work order. (This)action is no different. The Oceantic Network and the hundreds of American suppliers that make up its membership urge the Department of the Interior to reverse course immediately and allow this project to move forward, protecting jobs, lowering costs, and securing America’s energy independence.”

This is not the first time extreme partisan politics has derailed sound energy policy, according to American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet. 

“Revolution Wind has been years in the making, planned, permitted, and financed under clear federal rules, said American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet. “Stopping construction now, when it is 80 percent complete, is more than a bureaucratic delay — it’s a broken promise to the communities, workers, and consumers and businesses counting on this project. The unfortunate message to investors is clear: The U.S. is no longer a reliable place for long-term energy investments.” 

More than 1,000 American workers have already logged in 2 million union work hours on the Revolution Wind project, according to Grumet.

“Rhode Island and Connecticut families and businesses deserve the power Revolution Wind will provide,” he said. “They deserve the jobs it will create. The nation deserves a governing system that keeps its promises.” 

According to Grumet, the Trump administration is raising alarms about rising energy prices while blocking new supply from reaching the grid.

“Taking jobs away from American families while raising their energy bills is not leadership,” he said. “American workers and consumers deserve better.”

According to Milito, projects like Revolution Wind actually advance priorities of the administration by restoring American manufacturing, strengthening shipbuilding, modernizing ports, and building the reliable power needed to support data centers and AI innovation.

“These projects are not only about energy,” he said.

Today, the U.S. has only one fully operational large-scale offshore wind project producing power, according to Milito, which is not enough to meet America’s rising energy needs.

“We need more energy of all types, including oil and gas, wind, and new and emerging technologies,” he said. “Offshore projects take years of investment before delivering results, and stable, consistent policy is essential to keep that progress moving.”

Milito pointed out that the totality of America’s offshore energy industry, including oil and gas, wind, carbon capture and storage, and deep-sea mining, is driving more stability for consumers, more jobs nationwide, and a stronger future for America.

Late Friday afternoon, August 22, The Department of the Interior ordered work to stop on the Revolution Wind project off the New England Coast. The project, which is 80percent complete, was set to provide 704 MW of power generation to Connecticut and Rhode Island once completed early next year. The project sparked investments in Louisiana and New England shipyards, purchased export cables from a South Carolinafactory, and spurred a steel supply chain that crossed New York and created hundreds of unions jobs in Providence, Rhode Island.

Several renewable energy organizations expressed their immense disapproval of such a move, which is the second time the Trump administration has taken unlawful action against a fully permitted offshore wind project under active construction — this time one that is nearly 80 percent complete, according to Oceantic Network CEO Liz Burdock.

“This dramatic action further erodes investor confidence in the U.S. market across all industries and undermines progress on shared national priorities — shipyard revitalization, steel and port investments, and energy dominance,” she said. “In fact, halting work on Revolution Wind will drive up energy costs for consumers, idle Gulf Coast vessel operators that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in new or retrofitted vessels, and jeopardize the livelihoods of union workers.”

Revolution Wind represents years of planning, billions in private investment, and significant progress for America’s offshore energy supply chain, according to National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito.

“Any pause or uncertainty at this stage could ripple across jobs, contracts, and communities already benefiting from the project,” he said.

Operational data from the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project demonstrate energy production and reliability rates on par with traditional sources — performing even better during severe weather and winter months — saving ratepayers in the Northeast hundreds of millions of dollars, according to Burdock.

“Offshore wind is a shovel-ready, reliable and affordable energy source ready to power America’s leadership and independence,” she said. “Just (recently), the administration released documents showing it was unable to justify its previous stop-work order. (This)action is no different. The Oceantic Network and the hundreds of American suppliers that make up its membership urge the Department of the Interior to reverse course immediately and allow this project to move forward, protecting jobs, lowering costs, and securing America’s energy independence.”

This is not the first time extreme partisan politics has derailed sound energy policy, according to American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet. 

“Revolution Wind has been years in the making, planned, permitted, and financed under clear federal rules, said American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet. “Stopping construction now, when it is 80 percent complete, is more than a bureaucratic delay — it’s a broken promise to the communities, workers, and consumers and businesses counting on this project. The unfortunate message to investors is clear: The U.S. is no longer a reliable place for long-term energy investments.” 

More than 1,000 American workers have already logged in 2 million union work hours on the Revolution Wind project, according to Grumet.

“Rhode Island and Connecticut families and businesses deserve the power Revolution Wind will provide,” he said. “They deserve the jobs it will create. The nation deserves a governing system that keeps its promises.” 

According to Grumet, the Trump administration is raising alarms about rising energy prices while blocking new supply from reaching the grid.

“Taking jobs away from American families while raising their energy bills is not leadership,” he said. “American workers and consumers deserve better.”

According to Milito, projects like Revolution Wind actually advance priorities of the administration by restoring American manufacturing, strengthening shipbuilding, modernizing ports, and building the reliable power needed to support data centers and AI innovation.

“These projects are not only about energy,” he said.

Today, the U.S. has only one fully operational large-scale offshore wind project producing power, according to Milito, which is not enough to meet America’s rising energy needs.

“We need more energy of all types, including oil and gas, wind, and new and emerging technologies,” he said. “Offshore projects take years of investment before delivering results, and stable, consistent policy is essential to keep that progress moving.”

Milito pointed out that the totality of America’s offshore energy industry, including oil and gas, wind, carbon capture and storage, and deep-sea mining, is driving more stability for consumers, more jobs nationwide, and a stronger future for America.

First Look Solutions S.R.L., a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy, has placed a 269 MW order with Vestas to complete the second phase of Vifor wind farm in Buzău Country, Romania. Once both phases are fully operational, the Vifor project will become the largest wind farm in Romania and one of the largest onshore wind farms in Europe, with a total capacity of 461 MW.

The phase II order includes 42 V162-6.4 MW turbines of the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also provide long-term service for the project through a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) agreement. 

 “We are delighted to contribute to Romania’s energy transition through the realization of the country’s largest wind farm. Vestas continues to lead the market thanks to our strong local infrastructure, including five service hubs and a regional training center,” said Srdan Cenic, Vestas Mediterranean East General Manager.

“Rezolv’s Vifor wind farm is an iconic project which is helping to position Romania at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transition. From the start, the project has been designed to ensure the maximum possible reduction in emissions, and the 6.4 MW turbines from Vestas – the most powerful ever installed in Romania – will be crucial in delivering this impact,” said Alastair Hammond, Rezolv Energy CEO.

Turbine delivery for phase II is planned for the second half of 2026, with commissioning scheduled for the second half of 2027. Vifor phase I is now under construction, with Vestas providing full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions, along with 30 V162-6.4 MW turbines. 

Vestas has played a key role in advancing wind energy in Romania since entering the market in 2009. With nearly 2 GW of capacity either installed or under construction, Vestas is the leading wind OEM in the country. The company’s Eastern European regional headquarters is located in Bucharest and employs more than 550 people across Romania, including a highly skilled team of service technicians supporting ongoing projects.

More info: rezolv.energy/project/vifor-wind-farm/ | www.vestas.com

FairWind, a leader in wind turbine installation and service solutions, has appointed Alexandra Hof as Regional Head of Service for Northern Central Europe (NCE).

In this newly created role, established to reflect a sharpened focus on local market growth, Hof will lead the firm’s service activities across key territories in the region with emphasis on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and regional business growth.

Hof, who holds an Executive MBA from Mannheim Business School in Germany, has had a career spanning product management, operations, and strategic development. She brings more than 18 years’ experience in services at renewable energy, power generation and cross-functional leadership. Most recently, Hof was senior product management leader for Offshore Wind Services at GE Vernova.

At FairWind, she will oversee all aspects of the NCE service business unit. This includes accountability for the region’s service financial performance, as well as the full portfolio of service and maintenance projects, ensuring quality and timely execution, and driving strategic KPIs.

“Alexandra’s appointment marks a significant step in the evolution of our regional strategy. Known for her leadership and technical acumen, her deep industry experience and customer-centric mindset make her an ideal fit to drive excellence across our NCE service operations. As we continue to scale globally, her track record of championing innovation and helping businesses advance clean energy technologies will be instrumental in reinforcing FairWind’s position as a trusted partner in renewable energy services,” said Gustavo Valbuena, NCE regional director at Fairwind.

“I’m honored to join FairWind at such a defining moment for the industry. This role brings together everything I care about: people, purpose, and the chance to make a real impact on the energy transition. The NCE region is vital to Europe’s green energy vision, and I look forward to working with our talented teams and trusted partners to deliver outstanding service excellence and lasting value for our customers,” said Hof.

More info: www.fairwind.com

Boulder Imaging is teaming up with Oikon Ltd., a Croatian environmental consultancy, to bring AI-powered bird protection technology to wind farms across southeast Europe. Through the deployment of Boulder Imaging’s IdentiFlight system, the partnership supports the growing demand for sustainable wind development while also protecting biodiversity.

As Croatia ramps up renewable energy under the European Green Deal, permitting requirements now mandate detailed environmental impact assessments, particularly for wind farms near Natura 2000 sites. IdentiFlight’s real-time bird detection and automated turbine curtailment capabilities help developers meet these standards, reducing permitting risk while protecting high-concern species such as Eurasian griffons, honey buzzards, short-toed snake eagles, golden eagles, and kestrels.

“IdentiFlight is a proven solution that aligns with our mission to harmonize development with nature conservation,” said Dalibor Hatić, general manager of Oikon Ltd. “We’re excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Croatia and the broader Southeast European region where wind energy is expanding and biodiversity protection is critical. Our goal is to ensure that wind development can thrive without compromising our common natural heritage.”

“Partnering with Oikon Ltd. enhances our ability to deliver conservation-driven technology where it’s most needed,” said Don Mills, President and Chief Operating Officer of Boulder Imaging. “Together, we’re advancing the role of AI in biodiversity protection and accelerating responsible wind energy growth in Croatia and beyond.”

With more than 520 systems deployed across five continents, IdentiFlight has reduced bird fatalities by more than 85% while maintaining a power generation loss of less than 1% in wind farms. The first systems in Croatia are planned for 2026, with an initial focus on sensitive migratory corridors and ecologically valuable terrain.

More info: www.boulderimaging.com

Apex Clean Energy announced that four utility-scale wind and storage projects totaling more than 625 MW have reached commercial operations across Illinois, Maine, and Texas—bringing Apex’s total operating and construction portfolio to above 3 GW.

These facilities—all came online in the first half of 2025—underscore the company’s ability to deliver energy solutions across diverse markets and technologies. With a combined local economic impact of nearly $150 million and significant investments in conservation efforts for the regions surrounding these four projects through the Apex Conservation Grant Program, the operational facilities highlight clean power’s role in supporting local economic and ecological resilience.

“From Maine to Texas, these sites reflect the strength of the Apex team and our ability to execute at scale—delivering the infrastructure our country needs at the moment it’s needed most,” said Ken Young, CEO of Apex Clean Energy. “As we continue to expand our operating portfolio, we’re focused not only on supplying the grid with reliable, low-cost energy, but on maximizing the long-term value our projects create for the communities where we work.”

More about the newly operational facilities:

Piatt County, Illinois: Prosperity Wind (300 MW) is Apex’s fifth wind farm in the Prairie State  and will generate around $93 million in tax revenue for the surrounding area, including $58 million for neighboring school districts. The facility is also providing $200,000 to support rewilding and restoration initiatives in Rockford and along the Illinois River.

Washington County, Maine: Downeast Wind (126 MW) marks Apex’s first operational facility in the ISO New England market. In addition to creating close to $20 million in new revenue for the county and nearby town of Columbia, the project has already driven $156 million of direct, indirect, and induced economic activity statewide and has committed $126,000 to rebuild habitat for the federally endangered Atlantic salmon.

Hidalgo County, Texas: Great Kiskadee Storage (100 MW/200 MWh) is the first operational asset of SA Grid Solutions, The facility will enhance the reliability of the Texas grid and is expected to generate more than $23 million in tax revenue over its lifetime, in addition to contributing $100,000 to conserve 200 acres of wetland habitat.

Tom Green County, Texas: Angelo Storage (100 MW/200 MWh) is Apex’s third storage facility to reach operations, as well as its latest wholly owned grid asset. The project is projected to create more than $13.6 million in local tax revenue over its lifetime.

More info: www.apexcleanenergy.com/

Following the UK government’s approval of the £4.8bn Mona Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea, Aggreko is highlighting how bubble curtain technology can help protect marine ecosystems from harmful underwater noise during construction.

With up to 96 turbines and four offshore substations set to be installed, the project marks a milestone in the UK’s clean energy transition. Aggreko is highlighting the critical role of bubble curtain technology in absorbing and dispersing soundwaves from underwater construction activities such as pile driving, to help safeguard marine ecosystems.

“The approval of the Mona Offshore Wind Farm is a major step forward for UK energy security and decarbonization that should be welcomed,” said Sam Hutson, Renewable Energy Specialist at Aggreko. “But as we accelerate offshore wind deployment, we must not lose sight of the environmental responsibilities that come with it.

“One area that must be addressed is the impact of underwater noise during construction. Technologies such as bubble curtains are increasingly being used to reduce that impact, but for these systems to work properly, they rely on a steady supply of clean, oil-free air. If the air supply is inconsistent or contaminated, the effectiveness of the curtain can be compromised, putting marine life at risk,” Hutson said.

Aggreko is also advising organizations involved in offshore construction to consider the environmental performance of their equipment as well as operational reliability and the monitoring capabilities required to ensure they remain operational in such a demanding environment.

Oil-free air compressors, when paired with remote monitoring systems, can help ensure bubble curtain systems remain consistent and effective throughout the construction phase, minimizing the risk of environmental non-compliance or unplanned downtime.

“With environmental regulations tightening across the Irish Sea and beyond, developers face increasing pressure to deliver projects that are both efficient and environmentally responsible,” Sam concludes. “The supply chain can play a key role in supporting this effort, by providing access to compliant, well-maintained equipment and the technical expertise needed to deploy it effectively in complex marine environments.”

More info: www.aggreko.com

The Q1 U.S. wind market exceeded 2024’s pace, more than doubling activity with 2.1 GW of installations — but regulatory uncertainty led to a significant pullback in wind-turbine orders, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report recently released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP). 

The report shows that all installations in Q1 came from new build onshore activity. Wood Mackenzie projects that a total of 8.1 GW of installed capacity will come online this year, including onshore, offshore, and repowers.

However, tariffs and policy uncertainty have placed significant challenges on the market, driving a 50 percent decrease in H1 turbine orders compared to the same period last year, taking them to their lowest level since 2020. 

“The surge in first quarter wind installations, combined with a strong development pipeline, underscores the wind industry’s resilience and its capacity to rapidly deliver the clean, affordable, and reliable energy America needs,” said John Hensley, ACP Senior Vice President of Markets and Policy Analysis. “But this momentum is threatened by the changing policy landscape. Regulatory obstructions will drive up costs, putting at risk the nation’s ability to meet its energy demands with homegrown clean power.”

(Note: forecasts in this report were developed after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but do not incorporate potential effects resulting from the Department of Interior’s July 15 directive requiring the Secretary to review wind and solar projects.)

Onshore activity

Turbine orders have slowed in 2025, but demand — especially for safe harbor orders — is projected to rebound in the second half following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA) final passage.

“Market volatility will prompt a short-term decrease in onshore additions,” said Leila Garcia da Fonseca, director of research at Wood Mackenzie. “A quarter-over-quarter net reduction of roughly 430 MW in the U.S. onshore wind outlook from 2025-2029 reflects growing uncertainty for currently under-development projects, mainly driven by ongoing permitting challenges, tariff risk, and now a sunset of tax credits.”

A late-cycle spike is anticipated in 2029-2030 with developers looking to capitalize ahead of the tax credit expiration.

Western states, which will add 9.4 GW of installations through 2029, will see more activity than other regions.

Offshore activity

As almost all offshore projects in Wood Mackenzie’s five-year outlook are already under construction, the outlook remains largely unchanged. Wood Mackenzie is projecting a total of 5.9 GW of offshore wind capacity to come online by 2029.

“While we assume projects currently under construction or heading to construction will come online, we don’t expect to see any additional projects take a final investment decision during President Trump’s second term in office,” said Garcia da Fonseca. “This could have a significant impact on the number of offshore projects constructed in the 2030s.”

OBBBA to spur safe harbor activity ahead of pending IRS guidance 

Despite near-term volatility, Wood Mackenzie forecasts average annual installations of 8.9 GW over the next 5 years across onshore, offshore, and repowering segments. By the end of 2029, approximately 44 GW of wind power capacity is expected to be installed, comprising nearly 33 GW from new onshore greenfield projects, 6 GW from offshore development and 5.4 GW from repowering. Cumulative capacity should reach 197 GW.

Following the passage of the OBBBA on July 4, 2025, and a subsequent executive order on July 7 challenging IRS guidance on start of construction definition, the wind industry faces regulatory uncertainty as the Treasury prepares revised rules.

The final version of the OBBBA shifts tax credit eligibility from “placed in service” to “start of construction,” creating a 12-month window for developers to begin projects and qualify for the four-year safe harbor, pending IRS confirmation.

This change is expected to drive increased safe harbor equipment activity for projects targeting 2029–2030 CODs, as permitting delays and supply chain constraints continue to limit earlier timelines.

“Wood Mackenzie’s modelling shows tax credit expiration would increase unsubsidized Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) by 25% on average, a more substantial impact than tariff scenarios, which can add up to 10% to LCOE,” said Garcia da Fonseca. “This underscores the critical role of policy support for continued wind deployment.”

More info: www.woodmac.com

Wood Mackenzie, Inc., a leading global data and analytics business empowering the energy transition, has appointed Bernardo Rodriguez as Chief Product & Technology Officer.

Rodriguez has more than 25 years of experience in leading growth initiatives across multiple industries. Most recently, he served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer at J.D. Power, leading a major shift in the company’s strategic direction and innovation agenda. Prior to that, Rodriguez was Managing Director of Strategy at Huge and Accenture, guiding digital transformation for Fortune 100 companies. Rodriguez has also successfully founded and scaled two tech startups.

“Bernardo brings to Wood Mackenzie a proven track record as a technology transformation executive,” said Jason Liu, CEO of Wood Mackenzie. “He has led complex transformations at some of the world’s largest organizations. This is a new role at Wood Mackenzie that reflects our commitment to investing further in our product and technology capabilities. I couldn’t be more excited about how his leadership will accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge AI and continue to deliver world-class solutions for our clients.”

“I’m excited to join Wood Mackenzie as we strengthen investment in product, technology, and AI for the evolving energy sector. Together with our talented teams, we’ll continue to build innovative, data-driven solutions that empower customers to navigate the energy transition and make the connections to drive intelligent decision-making,” said Rodriguez.

More info: www.woodmac.com

Danish renewable energy producer Eurowind Energy has placed a 143 MW order for Frumusita, Vector and Pecineaga Northeast wind parks, located in Romania. The contract includes the supply and installation of 23 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platfrom. Vestas will also provide long-term service for the projects through a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement.

“We are proud to partner with Eurowind Energy on this project, and we are grateful for their trust in us. This order demonstrates the strength of our local execution and service expertise, and our ability to deliver the latest wind technology in support of Romania’s energy transition,” said Srdan Cenic, Vestas Mediterranean East general manager.

As Romania accelerates its energy transition through regulatory reforms, upcoming CfDauctions, and grid enhancements, Vestas continues to strengthen its presence in the market. With its Eastern Europe regional headquarters based in Bucharest, Vestas employs over 550 people across Romania, including a highly skilled team of service technicians supporting projects.

Since entering the Romanian market in 2009, Vestas has played a pivotal role in driving wind energy deployment across the country. With over 1.5 GW of installed capacity and under-construction projects, Vestas is the leading OEM in Romania’s wind sector. The company also services more than 1.2 GW, supported by a strong local infrastructure that includes five service hubs and a regional training center

“Romania is a core market for us, and we are happy to take the next step with this order. Frumusita, Vector and Pecineaga Northeast are very important projects for us and we look forward to building on our long-standing relationship with Vestas by realizing the projects together,” said Morten Gaarde, Director for EPC, Eurowind Energy.

Turbine delivery is planned for the second half of 2026, while commissioning is scheduled for the second half of 2027.

More info: www.vestas.com

As supply chain conversations and economic uncertainty continue across the U.S. and beyond, KASK America is stepping up with a more regional and reliable approach. The company has invested in U.S.-based production and logistics to help distributors, partners, and customers across North America – including both the U.S. and Canada – navigate what comes next.

Some of its most popular safety helmet lines – the Primero Series, the Zenith X2 Series and the new Zenith X2 MAX – made specifically for the North American market – are being manufactured in Chicago. This has allowed KASK to shorten delivery times, limit shipping costs, and keep its network better supplied.

“We know our customers and partners are watching every line item right now – and delivery delays and price changes are just not an option,” said Fabio Cardarelli, CEO of KASK America. “Making key helmets here in the U.S. means we can move faster, maintain reliable inventory, and confidently support our customers.”

More info: www.kask-safety.com

Firetrace International and FirePro Systems, two powerhouses in the field of fire suppression technology, today announced a strategic partnership to launch FirePro’s innovative condensed aerosol fire suppression technology in the U.S.

The collaboration will bring together two Halma companies from the U.S. and Cyprus respectively, with more than 55 years of combined fire suppression expertise, and make FirePro solutions available to customers across the manufacturing, industrial and energy segments. It will also further enhance the Firetrace product portfolio, offering innovative, scalable, and environmentally responsible solutions for key applications.

FirePro products are now available through select Firetrace distributors across the U.S. This includes the proprietary FirePro aerosol-forming compound. This non-pressurized, total-flooding aerosol fire suppression technology is already certified, listed and trusted globally in high-risk environments such as electrical rooms, power generation, marine engine compartments, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

“With FirePro technology in our portfolio, we bring our customers another powerful tool to protect critical infrastructure,” said Tom Crane, President at Firetrace. “Its flexible installation, low maintenance needs, and environmentally responsible agent make it an ideal option for applications where clean agent systems may not be feasible or cost-effective.”

“We’re proud to partner with Firetrace to bring FirePro to the U.S. market,” said AvgoustinosAvgousti, Managing Director at FirePro. “This collaboration combines the deep market knowledge of Firetrace with FirePro’s proven aerosol technology, trusted in over 110 countries. Together, we’re expanding access to efficient, sustainable fire suppression for mission-critical environments across the United States.”

The addition of FirePro enhances Firetrace’s ability to engineer fire suppression systems tailored to each customer’s unique hazard profile. The new solution is particularly well-suited for settings where clean agent solutions are cost-prohibitive or impractical due to space constraints.

More info: www.firetrace.com/firepro

Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, marked the successful installation of the offshore electrical substation for the Dieppe – Le Tréport offshore wind farm (EMDT), project in consortium with Sumitomo Corporation and Banque des Territoires.

The milestone represents a step forward in the offshore construction of the project and an achievement made possible by collaboration between experienced French and European industry leaders. Designed and built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique at its Saint-Nazaire shipyard, the substation highlights the strength of the French offshore wind industrial sector. Its foundation, a steel jacket structure, was supplied by Navantia in Spain, and the installation operation at sea was carried out by DEME with its installation vessel Gulliver.

Once operational, the substation will collect the renewable electricity generated by the wind farm’s 62 turbines and transfer it to shore via the grid connection infrastructure developed by Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), operator of the French national electricity transmission system. 

“Following the first power of the EMYN project earlier this month and our continued progress on EFGL, the successful installation of the Dieppe – Le Tréport offshore substation is another significant milestone for Ocean Winds, and a further demonstration of the momentum building across France’s offshore wind sector. It also reflects the trust placed in us by the French State to contribute to the country’s energy transition, supported by a robust French and European industrial supply chain,” said Marc Hirt, country manager for Ocean Winds in France.

The complex offshore operation was completed over several days, bringing together expert teams from the project, its contractors, and partners.

“This extremely precise and well-prepared phase ends 24 months of construction of the Dieppe-Le Tréport topside at our Saint-Nazaire site. Through this project, we continue to strengthen Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s position as a key player in marine renewable energy in Europe,” saidFrédéric Grizaud, Director of the Marine Energies Business Unit at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, 

“This milestone is the result of months of rigorous preparation, technical expertise, and close coordination between all those involved. The arrival and installation of the substation not only marks the start of the project’s visible presence at sea but also brings us a step closer to delivering clean, renewable energy to the region,” said Frédéric Flaus, Project Director for Dieppe – Le Tréport.

Once fully operational, the wind farm will generate electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of around 850,000 people, supporting France’s renewable energy ambitions and strengthening Europe’s offshore wind leadership.

More info: www.oceanwinds.com

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has put an innovative wind radar system into operation that enables three-dimensional wind field measurements at unprecedented distances and resolution. The so-called Dual Doppler Wind Radar, consisting of two synchronously operating radar units, was set up near the DLR research wind farm WiValdi in the district of Stade in Lower Saxony and has been delivering measurement data for the first time since the beginning of June.

The radar system was developed and built by SmartWind Technologies in Texas. As part of the “Wind farm RADAR” project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the radar system is being scientifically validated for the first time by the Fraunhofer IWES in collaboration with ForWind — Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. The aim is to make this fundamentally new technology for wind field measurements usable for the wind industry and to offer it as a service for planners and operators in the long term. The project has the potential to fundamentally revolutionize the understanding of wind flows in and around wind farms. The aim is to establish dual Doppler wind-radar technology as a new measurement technique in view of the increasing demands on electricity generation from renewable sources. It could provide crucial data for site assessment and optimization of wind farms. The radar system could be used both during the planning phase and parallel to the operation of existing wind farms.

The system measures wind conditions over an area of more than 1,000 square kilometers and provides a unique information base for wind-farm operators, investors and planners. It records several million wind measurements every two minutes with a range of 35 kilometers and depths that reach through the rotor sweep upward into the lower atmosphere. This measurement technology therefore has the potential to reduce investment risks and determine the performance curves of all wind turbines in a wind farm simultaneously. Such data sets are also of interest to scientists in order to validate new models for wind field modelling for the industry and to develop methods for optimizing wind farm control.

“With our system, the wind industry can analyze wind fields in greater detail than ever before; this brings us a big step closer to achieving climate targets and an independent energy supply,” said Dr. Jan Diettrich, project manager of the Wind Farm RADAR project at Fraunhofer IWES.

The wind radar system is based on the dual Doppler principle: Two radar stations, each equipped with a four-meter radar dish, emit electromagnetic pulses which reflect off particles in the air. The characteristics of the reflected energy from each radar is then subsequently analyzed and merged to determine the exact wind speed — in three dimensions over the entire area under investigation. Among other things, the data obtained provides insights into load distribution on wind turbines. Furthermore, turbulence and wake effects can be measured and determined, which is of fundamental importance for the installation of turbines in wind farms.

The dual Doppler radar went into operation at the beginning of June 2025 and has been providing measurements on wind direction and turbulence every two minutes. Other instruments also have been installed, such as a Lidar measuring device (wind measurement by laser) and a disdrometer for measuring rain intensity and raindrop size. All data will be used in this research project to verify and validate the radar measurements.

“The dual Doppler wind radar system marks a significant advance in wind energy research,” said Prof. Dr. Martin Kühn from ForWind — University of Oldenburg. “The project enables us to validate the measurement data and use the findings to create new possibilities for optimizing wind farms.”

Once the measurements in Germany have been completed, an offshore measurement campaign is planned in England. In the future, the Fraunhofer IWES will offer corresponding measurement services with the Dual Doppler Radar. This includes not only the provision of the necessary equipment, but also the development and application of strategies and methods for optimal measurement, data analysis, and interpretation, as well as the validation and verification of the results obtained.

More info: www.iwes.fraunhofer.de