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From trial to template — Scotland’s floating wind farm sets course for deepwater expansion

From trial to template – Scotland’s floating wind farm sets course for deepwater expansion

Before gigawatt-scale floating wind farms arrive, Scotland’s 100 MW Salamander project will test the technology, operations, and supply chains needed for deepwater success. It aims to create a model the industry can scale in the decade ahead.

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From trial to template — Scotland’s floating wind farm sets course for deepwater expansion
September 25, 2025

From trial to template – Scotland’s floating wind farm sets course for deepwater expansion

Before gigawatt-scale floating wind farms arrive, Scotland’s 100 MW Salamander project will test the technology, operations, and supply chains needed for deepwater success. It aims to create a model the industry can scale in the decade ahead.

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Technology
Mounting matters – Proper bearing installation keeps wind turbines spinning
September 11, 2025

Mounting matters – Proper bearing installation keeps wind turbines spinning

Bearings in wind turbines support the rotating shafts and minimize friction between moving parts. Improper bearing mounting in wind turbines can lead to several serious consequences, affecting both the performance and lifespan of the turbine.

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German wind sector on track for strong year – Faster permitting and growing capacity
August 28, 2025

German wind sector on track for strong year – Faster permitting and growing capacity

Germany’s onshore wind sector made a strong start to 2025, with first-quarter figures showing faster permitting and rising installation rates. The early momentum points to continued progress in expanding domestic renewable electricity capacity, according to industry agency Wind and Solar.

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Wind News
August 14, 2025

Full float ahead – First turbine assembled for Gulf of Lion wind farm

Assembly is picking up pace on France’s Mediterranean coast, where the first floating turbine of the EFGL pilot project has been completed at Port-La Nouvelle. The milestone marks the start of offshore deployment for one of Europe’s most closely watched wind technology trials.

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Technology
The power of bubbles – Offshore wind construction goes quieter
July 31, 2025

The power of bubbles – Offshore wind construction goes quieter

Off the UK coast, a wall of rising bubbles is quietly making a big difference. For the first time in UK waters, a bubble curtain is being used during offshore wind farm construction. The technology is now in action at the Sofia offshore wind farm, one of Europe’s largest energy projects.

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Global wind growth – Markets to watch in 2025 and beyond
July 17, 2025

Global wind growth – Markets to watch in 2025 and beyond

The wind map is being redrawn. China may still lead, but new voices are rising — and they’re bringing ambition, urgency, and fresh momentum.

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