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Japan Launches First Commercial Floating Wind Farm
SolutionsFeb 24

Japan Launches First Commercial Floating Wind Farm

Japan just brought its first commercial-scale floating wind farm online, marking a major milestone as the island nation tackles deep ocean waters where traditional turbines can't reach. While some countries pause on wind energy, Japan is proving the technology works.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
France Powers Up First Floating Offshore Wind Farm
Planet WinsMay 4

France Powers Up First Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Ocean Winds just flipped the switch on France's first floating offshore wind project, marking a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology. This achievement shows how clean energy is moving beyond traditional coastlines into deeper waters.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Floating Wind Farms Unlock 80% of Ocean Energy Potential
VideosJun 23

Floating Wind Farms Unlock 80% of Ocean Energy Potential

Seven countries are racing to harness deeper ocean winds with floating turbines that can access energy reserves impossible for traditional platforms. New marine coating technology is making these massive floating power stations cheaper and more durable than ever.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Floating Wind Turbines Unlock Ocean's Deepest Energy
InnovationMay 20

Floating Wind Turbines Unlock Ocean's Deepest Energy

A new generation of wind turbines that float on water is opening access to untapped clean energy in oceans too deep for traditional platforms. The technology works, and the industry is taking careful steps to scale it up responsibly.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Singapore and Japan Partner on Floating Wind Energy
InnovationMay 19

Singapore and Japan Partner on Floating Wind Energy

Singapore and Japan just launched a groundbreaking partnership to develop floating offshore wind technology, combining their unique strengths to power a cleaner future. The announcement came as energy leaders gathered in Singapore for the first-ever Recharge Wind Power Summit.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Brazil's First Floating Wind Farm Gets $100M Boost
InnovationApr 30

Brazil's First Floating Wind Farm Gets $100M Boost

A Japanese energy company is investing $100 million to build Brazil's first floating wind farm off the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, creating up to 10,000 jobs. The groundbreaking project positions the southern state as a key player in the global shift to renewable energy.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
Wales Gets Two Floating Wind Farms to Test New Tech
InnovationAug 5

Wales Gets Two Floating Wind Farms to Test New Tech

Two demonstration wind farms off the Welsh coast just secured official lease agreements, each testing cutting-edge floating technology that could unlock clean energy in deeper waters worldwide. These 100-megawatt projects represent a major step toward making floating offshore wind commercially viable.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
China Launches World's First 16MW Floating Wind Turbine
Planet WinsAug 7

China Launches World's First 16MW Floating Wind Turbine

A Chinese energy company just put the world's most powerful floating wind turbine into operation, marking a huge leap forward for renewable energy at sea. The 16-megawatt giant can power thousands of homes while floating in deep ocean waters where traditional turbines can't reach.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Floating Wind Turbines Unlock Clean Energy in Deep Waters
Planet Wins14h ago

Floating Wind Turbines Unlock Clean Energy in Deep Waters

Wind turbines that float on the ocean are opening up vast new areas for clean energy production, bringing power to coastal cities that have run out of room for solar panels and land-based wind farms. While costs are still high, China and Europe are racing to build this technology that could transform how the world generates electricity.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Norway and Taiwan Partner on Floating Wind Energy
Planet Wins5d ago

Norway and Taiwan Partner on Floating Wind Energy

Two nations are joining forces to accelerate floating offshore wind technology that could power millions of homes. The partnership combines Norway's testing expertise with Taiwan's manufacturing capabilities to make clean energy more accessible worldwide.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
California Builds World's Deepest Floating Wind Farm
Planet WinsApr 9

California Builds World's Deepest Floating Wind Farm

California is transforming a quiet coastal bay into a massive clean energy hub with hundreds of floating wind turbines taller than the Eiffel Tower. The project aims to power 25 million homes and help the state reach 100% clean energy by 2045.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
China Tests World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine
Planet WinsJun 4

China Tests World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine

A massive new floating wind turbine off China's coast is opening up deep ocean waters for clean energy like never before. The 16-megawatt giant can withstand hurricane-force winds and power 24,000 homes annually.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Japan Plans World's Largest Floating Wind Farm by 2035
Planet WinsApr 27

Japan Plans World's Largest Floating Wind Farm by 2035

Japan is building what could become the world's largest floating wind farm off the Izu Islands, capable of powering one million homes with clean energy. The ambitious project would generate ten times more power than any existing floating wind farm.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Dutch Floating Wind Turbine Tests Wave-Tilting Technology
InnovationMay 28

Dutch Floating Wind Turbine Tests Wave-Tilting Technology

A Netherlands company just launched a floating wind turbine that tilts its blades to catch stronger winds and boost power output. The 2026 test could help wind farms generate more clean energy from the same ocean space.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Global Wind Group Launches Plan to End Energy Crises
SolutionsMar 20

Global Wind Group Launches Plan to End Energy Crises

The world's leading wind energy organization just released an emergency action plan to help countries escape the cycle of fossil fuel price shocks forever. Their five-step blueprint could protect economies from future energy crises while speeding up affordable, homegrown wind power.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
China Launches World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine
Planet WinsJun 4

China Launches World's Largest Floating Wind Turbine

China just deployed a hurricane-proof floating wind turbine the size of three football fields that can power thousands of homes from deep ocean waters. The massive turbine solves a critical energy shortage problem by tapping into stronger winds far offshore.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Swedish Wind Farm Finds New Home in Nordic Green Energy Deal
Planet WinsJan 24

Swedish Wind Farm Finds New Home in Nordic Green Energy Deal

Germany's RWE is handing over its Swedish wind operations to Nordic renewables champion Aneo, ensuring jobs stay secure and clean energy projects keep growing. The deal includes an offshore wind farm and nearly 2 GW of renewable energy capacity.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
China Tests Giant Floating Wind Turbines at 6,600 Feet
InnovationMar 5

China Tests Giant Floating Wind Turbines at 6,600 Feet

Chinese researchers just floated a massive wind turbine 6,600 feet in the air, tethered to the ground by cable. The breakthrough technology uses 90% less material than traditional turbines and could bring clean energy to places conventional wind farms can't reach.

Egypt Independent3 min read
US Wind Energy Surges 49% in Major 2025 Comeback
Planet WinsApr 22

US Wind Energy Surges 49% in Major 2025 Comeback

America's wind energy sector just had its best year in half a decade, installing nearly 50% more capacity than 2024. The momentum is building toward an even stronger 2026, with projects spreading to new regions across the country.

Electrek3 min read
Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online
InnovationJun 3

Siemens Energy Buys Tech to Bring More Solar, Wind Online

A major energy company just made a move that could help power grids handle much more renewable energy. Siemens Energy is acquiring a specialist that helps networks manage the flood of wind and solar power coming online.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read

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