Second Siemens Gamesa blade failure in two months at Ørsted's Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan
A Siemens Gamesa turbine blade was damaged at Ørsted's 583 MW Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind farm off Taiwan — the second turbine issue at the same site within two months, according to Recharge News and Wind Power Monthly. Siemens Gamesa described the blade failure as 'highly unusual'. The repeat incident at the same project raises questions for asset managers and insurers about fleet-wide exposure to similar failure modes, particularly given Recharge News's earlier reporting that the turbine troubles are 'not just a floating problem'. Operators with Siemens Gamesa turbines in comparable offshore environments should monitor any vendor guidance closely.
Read at Recharge NewsReport finds over 600 European wind assets exposed to cyberattacks, Dutch researchers warn
A cybersecurity report cited by Recharge News identifies more than 600 wind energy assets across Europe with internet-facing vulnerabilities, with Dutch researchers separately warning Reuters that thousands of European wind and solar power systems are exposed online. The findings are directly relevant to operators and asset managers responsible for SCADA and remote-monitoring infrastructure. Insurers covering operational technology risk in the European wind fleet should assess whether exposed assets fall within covered portfolios. The report's framing — 'stop, reset' — signals the researchers view current exposure levels as requiring immediate corrective action.
Read at Recharge NewsNorway revises floating wind subsidy package for Equinor and EDF projects
Norway has improved its subsidy terms for floating offshore wind, with Recharge News reporting the sweetened deal covers projects by Equinor and EDF. A separate reNEWS item confirms the updated package. The policy change is significant for asset managers and project developers evaluating the commercial viability of floating wind in the Norwegian market, where cost reduction remains a central challenge. The revised terms follow the Floating Offshore Wind conference (FOW26), where industry participants argued the floating sector must do more to reduce costs.
Read at Recharge NewsGerman energy minister disbands renewables unit after denying rollout constraints, Recharge News reports
Germany's energy minister publicly denied choking the renewables rollout before subsequently scrapping the ministry's dedicated wind and solar unit, according to Recharge News. The decision creates regulatory uncertainty for operators and investors tracking Germany's permitting and target-delivery capacity. Asset managers with German onshore and offshore wind exposure should monitor whether the unit's functions are reassigned or reduced. The move comes as separate coverage notes Germany's energy storage market is navigating volatile price dynamics.
Read at Recharge NewsUS Wind withdraws from turbine manufacturing at Sparrows Point, Maryland
US Wind has pulled out of its planned wind turbine manufacturing operation at Sparrows Point in Maryland, according to Maryland Matters. The withdrawal represents a setback for US offshore wind supply chain development at a site that had been positioned as a key domestic manufacturing hub. For asset managers and project developers tracking US offshore wind supply chain risk, the exit underscores ongoing uncertainty about the depth of the domestic manufacturing base. No replacement tenant or revised manufacturing plan was reported.
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