Windpower Monthly Magazine

3 days ago | windpowermonthly.com | Orlando Jenkinson

Analysis: Will stopping Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm be good for Ørsted? Ørsted’s decision to stop work on its 2.4GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm in the UK North Sea is likely to help the company's immediate financial concerns but could create additional problems, according to insights from several wind industry experts.

4 days ago | windpowermonthly.com | Robyn White

Ocean Winds has successfully installed the first wind turbine at its 496MW Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm off the west coast of France. In total, 61 of Siemens Gamesa's 8MW turbines will be installed between May and September this year. The towers are being pre-assembled at the Port of Saint-Nazaire, before being installed offshore.

4 days ago | windpowermonthly.com | Robyn White

All five developers awarded capacity in Taiwan’s latest 2.7GW offshore wind auction have committed to their projects despite lacking offtake agreements, the country’s government has confirmed.

4 days ago | windpowermonthly.com | Orlando Jenkinson

Nordex has appointed its first chief commercial officer (CCO) after creating the role at the company for the first time. The German wind turbine manufacturer said today (12 May) it had appointed Ibrahim Oezarslan to the position, who officially took on the role on 1 May. Nordex previously negated having a formal CCO position unlike many rival multinational firms by subsuming associated duties within other executive roles at the company such as chief sales officer.

1 week ago | windpowermonthly.com | Orlando Jenkinson

RWE and Equinor set to benefit from UK's 4.7GW offshore wind boostThe UK’s seabed landlord, the Crown Estate, unveiled plans to extend the capacity of seven offshore wind farms in England and Wales today (9 May).