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European grid operators plan modular offshore wind link
Seven TSOs have launched the Eurobar scheme to work towards pan-European interconnection for offshore wind. But some key players have not joined yet
Nordex wind turbine orders fall in first quarter of 2021
The German manufacturer recorded a slump in orders in the first three months of the year, with totals down in both Europe and Latin America
Nordex secures Arctic Circle order for Delta 4000 wind turbines
Seventeen of Nordex's N163/5.X turbines will be adapted for cold climates and deployed at Wpd’s Nuolivaara wind farm in Finland
Oil major Chevron backs new floating offshore wind company
Chevron and Moreld have invested in Ocergy – a new company launched by former senior staff at floating offshore wind pioneer Principle Power
Iberdrola plans green hydrogen production at Whitelee wind farm
The Spanish company’s Scottish subsidiary plans to use the Whitelee wind farm and new solar and battery capacity to produce hydrogen
How Siemens Gamesa’s offshore turbines hit 97% availability
SGRE’s technology chief on enhancing reliability, reducing downtime and the possibility of working with other OEMs as the sector expands
Google-contracted Swedish wind farm sees another crane crash
Wind farm developer Treblade reports no injuries or construction delays after auxiliary crane overturns at Björkvattnet wind farm
Permitting the key obstacle to EU wind investments – WindEurope
Despite investor appetite, inadequate permitting frameworks in some European markets mean there are insufficient available projects
Acciona shareholders approve renewable energy spin-off
Acciona hopes the move will give greater visibility to its strategic business line, reduce its capital costs and strengthen its balance sheet
Enercon signs up investors for German onshore wind
The German turbine manufacturer and developer's fund is investing in operational German onshore wind farms. It plans to launch similar investment products
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Taking a tough stand against turbine blade erosion
Increasing numbers of wind turbines are expected to operate in challenging climatic conditions, onshore and offshore, for 25 years or more. Rain, hail, salt spray, as well as extremes in cold and warm temperatures, all take their toll on turbine rotor blades.