Geoquip Marine has completed a critical seabed study in Germany’s North Sea, drilling 28 boreholes to support two offshore wind projects that could unlock 8 GW of clean energy and accelerate the country’s energy transition. The findings will inform turbine placement and foundation designs, helping Germany meet its ambitious 2030 offshore wind targets.
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Empire Offshore Wind has resumed construction after resolving a regulatory pause, aiming to meet its 2027 deadline and power half a million homes with renewable energy. The $60 billion project, now over 30% complete, also promises to boost regional supply chains across five states.
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Aikido Technologies and Norways METCentre are partnering to deploy the 15MW AO60, a modular floating wind platform that could drastically cut costs and reshape offshore energy by 2027. The innovative design uses just 13 steel parts and pin joints for rapid assembly, offering a potential game-changer for the floating wind industry.
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Polands first offshore wind farm operations and maintenance base has opened in Leba, marking a pivotal step for the Baltic Power project and Polands push into renewable energy. The facility will support 15 MW turbines, generating enough electricity to power over a million homes while cutting CO emissions significantly.
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Hydropower is projected to increase by 7.5% in 2025 but will still fall 2.4% below the 10-year average, highlighting ongoing challenges from climate extremes and regional disparities. Despite some reservoir gains, early snowpack melts and uneven precipitation continue to strain output, raising questions about hydropower’s long-term role in the energy transition.
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