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Dnv Updates Seismic Design Guidance For Wind Power Plants In Earthquake-Prone Regions

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Hamburg, Germany, 2 July 2026: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has published an updated edition of its recommended practice DNV-RP-0585 Seismic design of wind power plants, providing enhanced guidance for the design of onshore and offshore wind assets exposed to earthquake loading.

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As wind power deployment expands into seismically active markets, particularly across Asia-Pacific, earthquake loading is increasingly becoming a key design consideration. Seismic events can significantly affect wind turbines, foundations, offshore substations, power cables and installation vessels, creating engineering challenges beyond those addressed by conventional wind and wave design approaches.

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Hamburg, 4 June 2026: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has certified the third milestone in accordance with the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) standard for Nordseecluster A (NC 1 and NC 2) - a joint offshore wind project of RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management in the German North Sea. Consisting of two extension phases (A & B) the Nordseecluster is one of the largest offshore wind developments in Germany, with a planned total capacity of up to 1.6 GW.

Paris, France - May 20, 2026 – DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, acted as technical advisor to Axium Infrastructure for its acquisition of a 49.9 percent stake in a portfolio of 22 operational onshore wind farms in France, with a total installed capacity of 174.2 MW. The portfolio is now jointly owned by Axium and Engie Green, following a divestment of its stake by Banque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations).

Madrid, April 21, 2026: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, will present national-level analysis on Spain’s energy transition at WindEurope, outlining what the country must do to accelerate decarbonization and meet long-term climate ambitions. The report examines emissions trends, electrification potential, renewable energy deployment, infrastructure needs and the role of carbon capture, according to DNV’s analysis – Spain’s path to decarbonization.

Sarens completes heavy lifting at Baltic Towers in Gdańsk+++Facilitates €200 million investment with 500+ jobs+++2.25 GW annual capacity driving Poland’s 5.9 GW by 2030 and 18 GW by 2040 targets

Madrid, Spain, 23 April 2026: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, acted as Technical Advisor to Galp on the acquisition of a 351 MW portfolio of 17 operational onshore wind farms in Spain from Helia Funds, a platform co-sponsored by Plenium Partners and Bankinter Investment. Galp is a Portugal-based integrated energy company, operating across the full oil and natural gas value chain, as well as in renewable power generation and marketing.

Madrid, Spain, 23 April 2026: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, acted as Technical Advisor to Galp on the acquisition of a 351 MW portfolio of 17 operational onshore wind farms in Spain from Helia Funds, a platform co-sponsored by Plenium Partners and Bankinter Investment. Galp is a Portugal-based integrated energy company, operating across the full oil and natural gas value chain, as well as in renewable power generation and marketing.

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