China’s Mingyang unveils the ‘world’s largest,’ most powerful wind turbine — and it’s able to withstand typhoons

(TCD) The designation of “world’s largest” wind turbine seems to be a fleeting recognition, as innovations taking the tech to new heights frequently make headlines. Some of the latest windcatchers also leverage wood, unique shapes, and extreme designs to create electricity. The latest turbine coming from China’s Mingyang Smart Energy is made for higher gusts and can... Continue Reading →

Colombia, AFRY assessing offshore wind trading measures

(OM) AFRY will support the Colombian government to develop offtake mechanisms for commercialization of offshore wind energy, according to a late December announcement. In 2022 the government established the regulatory framework for the country’s first seabed leasing process. Definition of mechanisms for trading offshore wind energy will help provide financial stability and certainty for the... Continue Reading →

Verlume Granted Fit4Offshore Renewables Status

(OE) Scottish energy management and storage technologies specialist Verlume has achieved the ‘Granted' status from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) program. Designed as a business improvement programme and to build energy sector specific capability, F4OR has been developed with input from the offshore renewable energy industry and is managed... Continue Reading →

Ulstein Inks Deals with JP Morgan for Offshore Wind CSOV Newbuilds

(OE) Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Verft has signed contracts with J.P. Morgan Asset Management for offshore wind Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) newbuilds. In 2023, Bernhard Schulte Offshore ordered the design and construction of two such vessels from Ulstein under a contract which included options for two plus two vessels. These options have been transferred to institutional investors... Continue Reading →

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