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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

The Q1 U.S. wind market exceeded 2024’s pace, more than doubling activity with 2.1 GW of installations — but regulatory uncertainty led to a significant pullback in wind turbine orders, according to the U.S. Wind Energy Monitor report released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP). The report shows that all installations…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

In accordance with a halt work order issued by the U.S. government, Empire Offshore Wind LLC will safely halt the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project. On April 16, Empire received notice from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), ordering Empire to halt all activities on…

Electrification continues to expand around the globe. While the sudden upsurge in the number of electric vehicles may be the most obvious example of the growth of electrification, people are also adding a wide array of new appliances, tools, mobile devices and more to their lifestyles, consuming far more electrical energy than ever before. Rising…