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Case study: BLADEcontrol delivers timely monitoring on blade structural health

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Smart software: Unlocking the true potential of wind power

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Repowering wind farms to repower America

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Strategic uses of AI in wind resource assessment for wind farms

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Trump admin ‘pauses’ leases for five offshore wind projects already under construction

The U.S. Dept. of the Interior has immediately paused the leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the United States due to “national security risks identified by the Dept. of War in recently completed classified reports.” “The prime duty of the United States government is to protect the American people,” said Secretary of…

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Case study: BLADEcontrol delivers timely monitoring on blade structural health

EDF power solutions was interested in advancing its wind blade monitoring capabilities for potential blade damage in its fleet of Senvion MM92 turbines in California. Scheduling crane usage can be costly and disruptive to operations, so having a more proactive and discrete blade monitoring solution would allow EDF to identify potential cracks. Most importantly, EDF…

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Smarter Cooling, Stronger Reliability: Advancing Wind Turbine Gearbox Performance

As the wind energy industry matures, operators and service providers are increasingly focused on maximizing turbine availability while controlling long-term maintenance costs. Although major drivetrain components often receive the spotlight, one overlooked system can have an outsized impact on turbine reliability and performance: gearbox oil cooling. Heat exchangers play a critical role in maintaining proper…

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US to install 36% more wind turbines in 2025 than previous year

The United States is expected to add more than 7 GW of wind installations in 2025, a 36% increase over the previous year, and the five-year outlook remains unchanged quarter-over-quarter from previous forecast, according to the “U.S. Wind Energy Monitor” report released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Amid a challenging…

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Federal judge says Trump’s offshore wind blockade is illegal

A federal judge has vacated President Donald Trump’s executive memorandum, lifting the pause on federal permitting for wind energy projects in a ruling on a lawsuit brought by over a dozen state attorneys general and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. Several state-based climate jobs coalitions filed an amicus brief supporting the lawsuit. The brief…

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LS Power acquires BP Wind Energy North America onshore wind business

LS Power has completed the acquisition of bp’s U.S. onshore wind business, BP Wind Energy North America. The acquisition adds ~1,300 MW net ownership of operating onshore wind capacity across 10 projects to LS Power’s diversified portfolio of renewable, energy storage, flexible natural gas and renewable fuels assets. With this addition, LS Power operates more…

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First utility-scale wind farm in Arkansas now online

Cordelio Power’s 135-MW Crossover Wind project in Cross County, Arkansas, has achieved commercial operations. “We are proud to announce that Crossover Wind is now generating electricity as the first utility-scale wind project in the state of Arkansas,” said Nick Karambelas, Chief Development Officer of Cordelio Power. Crossover Wind will make payments of approximately $950,000 per year…

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51% of forecasted US wind capacity expected to come online in Q4

The U.S. wind market installed 593 MW in Q2 2025, down 60% compared to Q2 2024. But installations through the first nine months of 2025 are projected to outpace 2024, reaching a total of 3.8 GW, according to the “U.S. Wind Energy Monitor” report released today by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association…

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Case study: BLADEcontrol delivers timely monitoring on blade structural health

EDF power solutions was interested in advancing its wind blade monitoring capabilities for potential blade damage in its fleet of Senvion MM92 turbines in California. Scheduling crane usage can be costly and disruptive to operations, so having a more proactive and discrete blade monitoring solution would allow EDF to identify potential cracks. Most importantly, EDF…

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ZX Lidars achieves world’s first 21-200 m Lidar IEC Classification

ZX Lidars has advanced its wind lidar capabilities with the global release of ZX 300e, which received the world’s first 21-200 m IEC Classification at the independent test sites of wind engineering consultants. The announcement confirms that ZX 300e has exceeded the full conditions to satisfy the IEC 61400-50-2 standard, demonstrating no environmental variables to…

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US Dept. of Transportation terminates $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy withdrew or terminated a total of $679 million in funding for 12 offshore wind projects across America. The Trump Administration has refocused the Department of Transportation (USDOT) and its Maritime Administration (MARAD) on rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capacity, unleashing traditional forms of energy, and utilizing the nation’s fossil fuel resources.…

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Exus unveils Pitch Power+ tool for monitoring wind turbine fleets

Project developer Exus Renewables North America today launched ExusIQ+, a comprehensive suite of asset optimization products designed to maximize renewable energy performance. The suite debuts with Pitch Power+, an innovative monitoring tool that can deliver Annual Energy Production (AEP) gains of 1.5% to 15% per individual wind turbine across managed fleets. ExusIQ+ represents a new…

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Delivering the proof: A deep dive into blade bearing greases

By Douglas Tshudy, Global Wind Sector Marketing Manager, Lubricant Solutions, Shell As wind farms expand into increasingly diverse and harsh locations—from the freezing conditions of high-altitude mountain ranges to the blistering heat found in arid desert landscapes—wind energy teams navigate shifting and complex challenges, particularly equipment stress and accelerated wear. Wind farm teams must strategically…

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Equinor launches ECO Liberty service operations vessel for Empire Wind offshore project

Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind, officially launched the Service Operations Vessel ECO Liberty on June 28 for deployment in its New York offshore wind project, marking the culmination of a major investment in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry served as the vessel’s “Godmother” during a christening ceremony on the Mississippi…

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Triton Anchor receives U.S. patents for offshore anchor

Triton Anchor, a subsea innovation company, announced it has been awarded two patents in the United States for its proprietary offshore anchor and subsea deployment tool, with a notice of allowance for the anchor patent also received in Japan. These newly patented technologies mark a major advancement in enabling low-cost, low-impact deployment of floating wind,…

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US government allows Empire Wind offshore project to resume construction

Empire Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA, has been informed by the Dept. of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) that the stop work order has been lifted for the Empire Wind project, allowing construction activities to resume. “We appreciate the fact that construction can now resume on Empire Wind, a project…

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Overlooked and underleveraged: Why ‘lite repowering’ is wind energy’s best near-term bet

Despite years of investment and innovation, the U.S. energy transition continues to lag. According to Ember, a globally recognized climate and energy think tank, wind and solar accounted for just over 17% of America’s electricity generation in 2024 — far from what’s needed to reach net-zero targets. Transmission bottlenecks, overloaded interconnection queues, and stalled feasibility…

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Richardson Electronics to deliver pitch energy modules to TransAlta wind fleets

Richardson Electronics, a global provider of engineered solutions for renewable energy and other power management applications, announced the expansion of its customer base through a supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation for its patented pitch energy modules designed for GE wind turbines and SSB platforms. TransAlta Corporation is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators,…

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