Out in the North Sea, a wind turbine keeps turning, no matter the wind, rain, or crashing waves. But inside, where no one sees, many components keep it running, and few are as critical as the main shaft bearing. If it wears down prematurely, performance declines, maintenance costs rise, and in the worst cases, unplanned downtime follows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.