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Japan expands offshore wind zone as SSE plans 6GW pipeline

Japan has reportedly approved a draft amendment to legislation that would allow for the development ...

China’s Sany to test blades for 30MW turbines as ‘arms race’ continues

Chinese industrial group Sany has launched a new dual-axis testing system for blades suited for 30MW...

Turbine fire at South Australia wind farm

A fire destroyed a wind turbine at an onshore wind farm in South Australia on 7 February, the state’...

Oil player faces €50 million claim after Taiwanese offshore wind exit

Developers behind a long-delayed Taiwanese offshore wind farm are seeking at least €50 million from ...

Almost 40% of global offshore wind pipeline 'at risk' — Westwood

Almost 40% of the world’s pre-sanctioned offshore wind pipeline is considered at risk, threatening g...

Sany produces 131-metre blades for 15MW onshore wind turbine

Chinese turbine maker Sany has started producing 131-metre blades for a 15MW onshore wind turbine in...

Exclusive: Why concrete is 'the only way' for European floating wind right now

Without sufficient steel manufacturing capacity in Europe, 'there is no way you can deliver a 1GW st...

MingYang produces first 18MW offshore wind nacelle

Chinese manufacturer MingYang has produced the first nacelle for its 18-20MW offshore wind turbine –...

China's Shanghai Electric claims world first with floating offshore wind-solar-fish farming project

Chinese turbine maker Shangahi Electric claims to have installed the world's first floating offshore...

Chinese manufacturer MingYang plans 22MW offshore wind turbine – updated

MingYang Smart Energy has revealed plans for a 22MW offshore wind turbine with a rotor diameter of m...

Dongfang launches 18MW offshore wind turbines and 10MW-plus onshore model

Chinese manufacturing major Dongfang Electric Corporation has launched three new wind turbine turbin...

Goldwind unveils new 7.8MW onshore wind turbine

Chinese manufacturer Goldwind has announced a new 7.8MW medium-speed wind turbine it says includes a...

Two-year delay for Japanese floating offshore wind flagship over structural ‘defects’

Japanese engineering firm Toda Corporation has delayed commissioning of the country’s first tendered...

Japan's Mitsui buys into Dutch firm behind single-piece rotor floating offshore wind turbine

Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines has bought into a Dutch startup that is pioneering a floa...

Sany unveils new turbine platform with 11MW onshore wind model

Chinese manufacturer Sany Renewable Energy has unveiled a new wind turbine platform that features an...

Goldwind 'sets sights on Spanish wind sector'

Chinese turbine maker Goldwind is actively pursuing investment opportunities in Spain’s wind power s...

MingYang commissions 16MW offshore wind turbine with 260-metre rotor

MingYang Smart Energy says it has commissioned its MySE 16-260 offshore wind turbine, noting it is n...

MingYang produces offshore wind foundation for fish farming

Chinese turbine maker MingYang Smart Energy has produced a hybrid jacket and net cage foundation for...

Korean tower maker CS Wind to buy Bladt Industries

Korean tower manufacturer CS Wind has signed a deal to buy Danish turbine foundations specialist Bla...

Goldwind installs 16MW offshore wind turbine

Chinese manufacturing major Goldwind has installed its first 16MW offshore wind turbine....