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‘Global wind resources stable and predictable’ – study

Wind resources are stable and predictable at a global level – but less so at a local level – accordi...

Researchers develop turbine control systems for improved grid stability

Researchers from the UK’s University of Birmingham have developed two new control systems for wind t...

GE Vernova defends Cypress wind turbine platform after series of failures

GE Vernova has defended its Cypress wind turbine platform after various reports of blades snapping a...

Malfunctioning sensor caused GE wind turbine collapse – Enefit

A malfunctioning sensor caused a GE turbine to collapse at a Lithuanian wind farm earlier this year,...

Safety improving at UK onshore wind farms despite ‘tragic’ death – report

The number of safety-related incidents at onshore wind farms in the UK decreased in 2022, according ...

Wake steering set to boost output from ageing wind turbines in first large-scale test

Angling turbines away from prevailing winds is due to boost energy capture at two large US wind farm...

Updated: North Sea countries on alert after Russian ‘spy ship’ scouts wind farms

A Russian vessel attempting to map out energy infrastructure for possible sabotage was escorted away...

US researchers: Offshore wind growth ‘accelerates’ cybersecurity concerns

Offshore wind playing a greater role in countries’ power plans “accelerates” cybersecurity challenge...

Video: Robotics-blade repair firm plans offshore wind launch this year

Blade repair firm Rope Robotics aims to launch its technology for offshore wind farms by the end of ...

Video: Newly waterproof robot ‘to cut wind turbine blade O&M costs’

Technology developer BladeBug has revealed a new-look robot concept covered in a waterproof outer sh...

Ørsted and DSV to trial drone deliveries to Danish offshore wind farm

Developer unveils plan to minimise downtime with trial run at Anholt wind farm in the Danish Kattega...

EDF deploys underwater drone to inspect offshore wind turbine foundations

Wind farm owner EDF believes this is the first time offshore turbine foundations have been inspected...

Collaboration 'key to reducing impact of offshore wind on UK radar systems'

Industry, government and the military working together to ensure offshore wind farms and air defence...

Equinor to trial safe fishing with floating offshore wind at Hywind Scotland

Equinor and government group Marine Scotland launch investigation on safe fishing around floating of...

Offshore wind clusters ‘to lower energy production’ – study

Study warns of greater impact of wake effect on wind turbines’ energy output as more offshore wind f...

UK offshore wind jobs to triple in next five years

The UK offshore wind workforce is due to grow, but it is falling short of targets to employ more wom...

Extreme weather losses for wind on the rise since 2010

Tornadoes, flooding and ice storms led to a spike in severe wind losses measured in insurance claims...

Wind farm owners join forces to share turbine performance data

Enel, Engie and Equinor have joined a programme to share turbine performance data and "end OEMs' sup...

US backs 10MW floating offshore wind demo in Shell lease area

The US government has backed plans for a 10MW floating offshore wind project as part of a new fundin...

Warning over heavy lift vessel 'bottleneck' for offshore wind

Analysis from Rystad Energy indicates demand from offshore wind's development pipeline is outpacing ...

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