Stantec has been selected to serve as the primary environmental consultant for the Community Offshore Wind Project, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Stantec has extensive capabilities and experience in renewable energy and offshore wind projects. The firm’s work with Community Offshore Wind…

The U.S. Dept. of Energy recently announced $72 million for three sets of projects that will innovate manufacturing processes for wind and water technologies and accelerate the equitable and sustainable deployment of offshore and land-based wind energy. This funding includes $27 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for 15 projects to support research, development, and…

Increased activity in Western markets and Africa will drive a 10-year compound annual growth rate of 10.1% for grid-connected wind power, leading to 2.38 terawatts (TW) of cumulative installed capacity at the end of 2032, according to Wood Mackenzie. According to Wood Mackenzie’s “Global wind power market outlook update: Q3 2023” report, this long-term growth…

Windpower Engineering & Development is a growing wind-power resource targeting professionals involved in all aspects of a wind farm’s lifecycle, including developers, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and researchers that work to site, build, maintain, repair and optimize wind-related components, software and projects. The goal at Windpower Engineering & Development is to educate and expand the knowledge…

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in the first half of 2023, with 69.5 GW of activity, a 12% increase year-over-year, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. A big driver of this activity was orders from outside China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% increase…

The Dept. of the Interior has announced its approval of the Revolution Wind project. Located about 15 nautical miles southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island, the project will have an estimated capacity of 704 MW of clean energy, capable of powering nearly 250,000 homes. The project is expected to create an estimated 1,200 local jobs…

Specializing in buoyancy, protection and insulation solutions, UK-based Balmoral has developed an in-line mooring buoyancy system for offshore wind turbines. This system is designed to secure floating wind turbines and other structures to a seabed anchor while providing uplift to the mooring line. It can also act as a connection point between the bottom and…

Tech Safety Lines has opened its brand-new Blade Repair Training Center. This facility will provide educational opportunities for blade repair technicians by offering comprehensive and specialized training programs. The Blade Repair Training Center, located in Dallas, marks a significant milestone in Tech Safety Lines’ commitment to advancing safety standards, enhancing skill development and promoting sustainable…

Engineering firm Stantec has been selected by Pattern Energy Group to serve as owner’s engineer (OE) for the SunZia Transmission Project. The project is part of the largest clean energy infrastructure initiative in U.S. history and, once complete, will provide the capacity to deliver 3,000 MW of clean renewable energy to communities in Arizona and…

The Dept. of the Interior will auction tracts of the Gulf of Mexico for offshore wind leases on Aug. 29. The area has the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW of power. “The Gulf of Mexico is poised to play a key role in our nation’s transition to a clean energy future,” said BOEM Director Elizabeth…

On Tuesday, the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) and Diamond Offshore Wind (DOW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers. Leaders from the…

Oil shear technology leader Force Control Industries has announced the release of the Magnashear motor brake for wind turbines. Maintaining yaw and pitch drives is a challenge because of the inherent time that it takes for maintenance personnel to ascend to the nacelle. But foregoing maintenance can lead to costly failures and even more downtime.…

The U.S. federal government has approved the plan for construction and operations of Oceans Wind 1 project, just 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project will have an estimated capacity of 1.1 GW and is expected to create more than 3,000 good-paying jobs through development and a three-year construction cycle. This is…

The U.S.-based Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) recently ordered a new test bench to accommodate next-gen wind turbine blades. With the new test bench from R&D Test Systems, WTTC has a future-proof test setup with the possibility to perform dual-axis testing, allowing more realistic test loads and results. The new full-scale multi-axis fatigue blade test…

The South Fork Wind offshore project has installed its first monopile foundation off the coast of New York. “New York is leading offshore wind development and building a green economy that will support hundreds of good-paying jobs and benefit generations to come,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “This progress on building the first utility-scale offshore wind…

Opis Renewables, a training and O&M provider in the solar, wind and energy storage markets, has announced the launch of its turnkey concierge training program. This program offers an all-inclusive experience for renewable energy developers and project owners needing to outsource O&M, warranty and technical training. As renewable energy continues to see dramatic growth in the…

RAD Torque Systems has launched the first battery-powered torque wrench series capable of torquing up to 11,000 ft. lbs./ 15,000 Nm. The B-RAD Xtreme (B-RAD X) is likely now the most powerful cordless torque wrench in the world. The new and innovative B-RAD X torque wrench comes in three different sizes: B-RAD X 5,000 ft.…

The AES Corp. announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm. The project is located on the Chevelon Butte Ranch in Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. The full project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy once both phases are fully operational next…

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, today introduced Leapfrog Energy, expanding the company’s offering to the energy industry to help solve the challenges of the rapidly evolving transition. Leapfrog Energy brings together Seequent’s geological modeling solution and geostatistical capability, along with the company’s experience in geothermal, mining, civil engineering and environment, into a targeted industry solution.…

Farmingdale State College (FSC) of Farmingdale, New York, received nearly $900K in funding for three proposals advancing offshore wind technology training and education at the school, as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement of $4 million in grants awarded by the Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI). The FSC awards represent three of 10 proposals that…