Global Wind Service

News updates & stories

Stay up to date on our latest news about Global Wind Service and read interesting blog posts about our people, company and more.

Contact our Marketing & Communications department for any enquiries about news, PR, images and video. 

Contact

Jane Byskov Jacobsen 2

Jane Byskov Jacobsen

Marketing & Communications Manager
jbj@globalwindservice.com

News archive

image for Completion of the Windplan Blauw
02. December 2024

Completion of the Windplan Blauw

Date: June 6, 2024 We would like to proudly announce our successful completion of the installation of 24 GE 5.5MW turbines in WindplanBlauw, nearshore wind...
image for Meet Roy, Resource Manager in Taiwan
02. December 2024

Meet Roy, Resource Manager in Taiwan

Date: May 14, 2024 At Global Wind Service (GWS), we are proud of our varied and committed team. This is the inspiring story of Roy Yang, a Resource Manager...
image for Investing in Women's Success in the Wind Industry
02. December 2024

Investing in Women's Success in the Wind Industry

Date: March 8, 2024 Celebrating International Women’s Day this year, we spotlight the infinite possibilities that come with a diverse workplace. At Global Wi...
image for Global Wind Service appoints Thomas Bak Mathiasen as CCO
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service appoints Thomas Bak Mathiasen as CCO

Date: March 4, 2024 Global Wind Service (GWS) announces a reshuffle in the senior management team, to further strengthen the company's position and enhance c...
image for Global Wind Service Forms Strategic 3-Year Partnership with RWE to Support Offshore Wind Fleet Servicing in UK & German Waters
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Forms Strategic 3-Year Partnership with RWE to Support Offshore Wind Fleet Servicing in UK & German Waters

Date: February 29, 2024 Global Wind Service (GWS) is delighted to announce the commencement of a strategic three-year agreement with RWE, marking the beginni...
image for Global Wind Service opens a new UK office in Hull
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service opens a new UK office in Hull

Date: February 27, 2024 We are delighted to announce that we are expanding our local presence in the UK with the opening of a further office and team, locate...
image for Global Wind Service Set To Enter US Blade Repair Market in 2024
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Set To Enter US Blade Repair Market in 2024

Date: February 19, 2024 We are pleased to announce, that we are gearing up to launch blade repair services in the United States during 2024. This strategic m...
image for From Military to the Wind industry: Inspiring Stories of career transitions at Global Wind Service
02. December 2024

From Military to the Wind industry: Inspiring Stories of career transitions at Global Wind Service

Date: January 10, 2024 This series collects the stories of GWS colleagues, with different backgrounds and nationalities who all made the transition from the...
image for 15 years of Global Wind Service – Meet the people from the very beginning
02. December 2024

15 years of Global Wind Service – Meet the people from the very beginning

Date: December 27, 2023 As we celebrate the 15-year Anniversary of the Global Wind Service (GWS) this year, we also celebrate the individuals who have been i...
image for Global Wind Service installing historic Vineyard Wind 1
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service installing historic Vineyard Wind 1

Date: November 28, 2023 GE Vernova and Global Wind Service join forces at Vineyard Wind 1 installation. Earlier this year, GE Vernova selected Global Wind Se...
image for Global Wind Service names new CHRO
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service names new CHRO

Date: August 14, 2023 Global Wind Service (GWS), a leading provider of turbine installation and service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jens Bolvi...
image for Global Wind Service Academy open for external business
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Academy open for external business

Date: August 10, 2023 Global Wind Service Academy was established in 2021 to take control over employee development and training and ensuring the right GWS...
image for Mirela's Journey at GWS - Empowering Women in the Wind Industry
02. December 2024

Mirela's Journey at GWS - Empowering Women in the Wind Industry

Date: July 7, 2023 Global Wind Service (GWS) is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. For us it is part of Being a Great Place to...
image for GWS Academy achieves certification for GWO BTT Bolt Tightening Training as first in the European Union
02. December 2024

GWS Academy achieves certification for GWO BTT Bolt Tightening Training as first in the European Union

Date: July 6, 2023 After more than a year of relentless dedication, Global Wind Service Academy has successfully obtained certification as the 2nd Training P...
image for Global Wind Service appoints new COO
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service appoints new COO

Date: July 4, 2023 Global Wind Service (GWS), a leading provider of wind turbine installation and service, is pleased to an-nounce the appointment of new Chi...
image for GWS Academy head encouraging industry collaboration at the 10th International Maritime Congress in Poland
02. December 2024

GWS Academy head encouraging industry collaboration at the 10th International Maritime Congress in Poland

Date: June 30, 2023 The rapid growth of the wind industry, driven by the increasing preference for clean energy sources, presents significant challenges to E...
image for Get to know Global Wind Service Entry Program through the eyes of our technicians
02. December 2024

Get to know Global Wind Service Entry Program through the eyes of our technicians

Date: June 21, 2023 Meet some of our technicians who attended the GWS Entry Program. Learn about the feedback, expectations before coming on board and gener...
image for Global Wind Service Academy signs agreement of cooperation with Maritime University of Szczecin
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Academy signs agreement of cooperation with Maritime University of Szczecin

Date: June 1, 2023 On May 30th Global Wind Service Academy and Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS) officially joined forces in common mission to secure kn...
image for Global Wind Service secures full Fécamp pre-assembly scope
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service secures full Fécamp pre-assembly scope

Date: April 13, 2023 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (Siemens Gamesa) has selected Global Wind Service (GWS) as partner for the complete pre-assembly scope...
image for Women in Wind – female colleagues in Global Wind Service
02. December 2024

Women in Wind – female colleagues in Global Wind Service

Date: March 8, 2023 It’s international Women’s Day and we thought we would take this opportunity to highlight some of all the remarkable women we have in Glo...
image for Global Wind Service celebrates 15 years in Wind
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service celebrates 15 years in Wind

Date: January 4, 2023 Today, January 4th, 2023, Global Wind Service (GWS) celebrates its 15 year anniversary in wind. Since securing its first contract in E...
image for Paving the way for future female technicians
02. December 2024

Paving the way for future female technicians

Date: December 13, 2022 Wiola Smul is working as a blade technician at Global Wind Service (GWS). We have spoken with her about her journey, background, and...
image for Global Wind Service partner up with Northland Power in the US
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service partner up with Northland Power in the US

Date: December 5, 2022 Developer and owner Northland Power has awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) two installation projects in the state of New York, USA. It...
image for Growth at Global Wind Service’s local branch in Taiwan
02. December 2024

Growth at Global Wind Service’s local branch in Taiwan

Date: December 2, 2022 Two years after the establishment of Global Wind Service (GWS) Branch in Taiwan, the unit employs more than 20 locals in both office...
image for Global wind service wraps up at Nordex site Pottendijk
02. December 2024

Global wind service wraps up at Nordex site Pottendijk

Date: November 28, 2022 Global Wind Service recently completed the installation at Energy Park Pottendijk in the Netherlands. The team installed 14 x N131/3...
image for 1-year anniversary at Global Wind Service Spain
02. December 2024

1-year anniversary at Global Wind Service Spain

Date: November 22, 2022 It is now one year since Global Wind Service Spain and the office in Madrid was established. Looking back on the past year, the loca...
image for How internal blade engineering capabilities help solve industry and client challenges
02. December 2024

How internal blade engineering capabilities help solve industry and client challenges

Date: September 19, 2022 To many, Global Wind Service (GWS), is solely an ISP providing project management and skilled labour for different blade maintenanc...
image for Last turbine installed at Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm
02. December 2024

Last turbine installed at Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm

Date: September 7, 2022 Monday Sep 5th Global Wind Service technicians finished installing the very last turbine at Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind farm in France.
image for Making a Career in Global Wind Service - Marian, Site Manager from Romania
02. December 2024

Making a Career in Global Wind Service - Marian, Site Manager from Romania

Date: August 31, 2022 We sat down with Marian, one of our Site Managers from Romania, to learn more about his job, his career, and his thoughts about workin...
image for Global Wind Service A/S becomes IRATA member
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service A/S becomes IRATA member

Date: June 30, 2022 We are pleased to announce that wind turbine installation and service company Global Wind Service (GWS) has become an IRATA (Industrial...
image for Pre-assembly works set to kick off for Arcadis Ost at Rønne Havn
02. December 2024

Pre-assembly works set to kick off for Arcadis Ost at Rønne Havn

Date: May 31, 2022 Global Wind Service (GWS) will shortly kick off works at Rønne Havn on the Danish Island Bornholm in The Baltic Sea. Vestas awarded GWS w...
image for Installation works started on Nordex sites South Kyle and Oweninny 2
02. December 2024

Installation works started on Nordex sites South Kyle and Oweninny 2

Date: May 23, 2022 Late last year Nordex Group awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) and BMS Heavy Cranes with the installation of South Kyle and Oweninny 2 win...
image for Global Wind Service awarded half of Saint Nazaire service scope
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded half of Saint Nazaire service scope

Date: April 20, 2022 Following the award of Saint Nazaire, load-out and installation, GE Renewable Energy has selected Global Wind Service for 50 percent of...
image for Sustainability and ethical impact in Global Wind Service - 2021 ESG report
02. December 2024

Sustainability and ethical impact in Global Wind Service - 2021 ESG report

Date: April 6, 2022 We are happy to share the 2021 ESG report. Learn more about how we work with sustainability and our ethical impact from the introduction...
image for Global Wind Service Supporting Ex-Military Career Transition
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Supporting Ex-Military Career Transition

Date: March 24, 2022 Today both Mark and Rob are attending Mission Renewables National Transition Event at Silverstone racetrack in the UK. They will be off...
image for Global Wind Service opens business unit in France
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service opens business unit in France

Date: March 10, 2022 Wind turbine installation and service company Global Wind Service (GWS) opens a new business unit in Nantes in France. This follows the...
image for Aleksandra, Academy Program Manager – about work life, development, and motivation
02. December 2024

Aleksandra, Academy Program Manager – about work life, development, and motivation

Date: March 8, 2022 This International Women’s Day we would like you to meet one of our many incredible and inspiring women at Global Wind Service. #IWD2022...
image for Installation kick off at Windpark Greenport Venlo
02. December 2024

Installation kick off at Windpark Greenport Venlo

Date: March 3, 2022 A few weeks ago, on-site activities started at Windpark Greenport Venlo in the Netherlands. Nordex Group awarded Global Wind Service ins...
image for Global Wind Service secures installation of Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm in France
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service secures installation of Saint Nazaire offshore wind farm in France

Date: February 22, 2022 We are very pleased to announce that GE renewable Energy has chosen Global Wind Service (GWS) as partner for the load-out and instal...
image for Global Wind Service awarded pre-assembly support services for Seagreen offshore wind farm
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded pre-assembly support services for Seagreen offshore wind farm

Date: November 10, 2021 Following another successful collaboration with Vestas Offshore Wind on the Triton Knoll Pre-assembly project, we are delighted to a...
image for Global Wind Service awarded Pre-Assembly for Greater Changhua, Taiwan
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded Pre-Assembly for Greater Changhua, Taiwan

Date: November 1, 2021 We are pleased to announce that Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has awarded Global Wind Service Taiwan (GWS) with the pre-assembly sc...
image for Global Wind Service gains UKAS Category C accreditation for Statutory Inspections
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service gains UKAS Category C accreditation for Statutory Inspections

Date: October 19, 2021 We are pleased to announce that, Wind turbine installation and service company Global Wind Service UK ltd (GWS) has just obtained UKA...
image for Global Wind Service opens business unit in Spain
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service opens business unit in Spain

Date: October 14, 2021 Wind turbine installation and service company Global Wind Service (GWS) opens a new business unit in Spain. The office is located in...
image for Global Wind Service ready for Phase II of EUDP project CORTIR
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service ready for Phase II of EUDP project CORTIR

Date: September 30, 2021 Earlier this week a group of 26 companies from the wind industry, including Global Wind Service, kicked off phase II of the EUDP pr...
image for Large Crane & Installation contract to Global Wind Service US
02. December 2024

Large Crane & Installation contract to Global Wind Service US

Date: September 24, 2021 We are very pleased to announce that Global Wind Service US has been awarded with the crane and installation (C&I) scope for a...
image for Global Wind Service to install first in the world Siemens Gamesa 5.X turbines in Sweden
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service to install first in the world Siemens Gamesa 5.X turbines in Sweden

Date: August 11, 2021 After the successful test installation of the new Siemens Gamesa 5.X turbine in collaboration with other ISP’s at Høvsøre test site in...
image for Three Global Wind Service technicians provides lifesaving first aid at serious car accident in Holland
02. December 2024

Three Global Wind Service technicians provides lifesaving first aid at serious car accident in Holland

Date: August 5, 2021 A few months ago, we proudly published a story on the heroic actions of Global Wind Service (GWS) colleagues in Lithuania providing fir...
image for Global Wind Service awarded Lithuanian pipeline by GE Renewable Energy
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded Lithuanian pipeline by GE Renewable Energy

Date: July 7, 2021 GE Renewable Energy awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with the installation and completion of 38 cypress turbines across multiple sites i...
image for Making a career in Global Wind Service - from administrative all-rounder to Head of Global People Support
02. December 2024

Making a career in Global Wind Service - from administrative all-rounder to Head of Global People Support

Date: July 1, 2021 Meet Monika Lübker from our company Headquarters in Denmark and read about her career path in Global Wind Service.
image for Welcome to Ryan Chen, joining our Taiwanese office – 歡迎Ryan Chen加入我們台灣的辧公室
02. December 2024

Welcome to Ryan Chen, joining our Taiwanese office – 歡迎Ryan Chen加入我們台灣的辧公室

Date: June 22, 2021 Ryan (to the left in the photo) started his career in the semiconductor industry before joining Enercon as Sales Manager in Taiwan. He h...
image for Global Wind Service expands and relocates in Turkey
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service expands and relocates in Turkey

Date: June 1, 2021 Due to continued growth, Global Wind Service (GWS) expands its local footprint in the Turkish wind turbine installation and service marke...
image for Global Wind Service technicians provides first aid to local citizen in Lithuania
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service technicians provides first aid to local citizen in Lithuania

Date: May 27, 2021 Working as a wind turbine technician requires first aid training in case of injury on site. But being a trained first aider also comes wi...
image for Global Wind Service Opens Training Academy in Poland
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service Opens Training Academy in Poland

Date: May 11, 2021 We are pleased to announce that Global Wind Service (GWS) has opened a Training Academy in Poland to further develop and strengthen our e...
image for Strong forces join the commercial team
02. December 2024

Strong forces join the commercial team

Date: May 6, 2021 Due to the continuous growth and development of Global Wind Service, the commercial team has just been increased with two new colleagues –...
image for Global Wind Service install first Delta 4000 in the Netherlands at Ospeldijk Wind Farm
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service install first Delta 4000 in the Netherlands at Ospeldijk Wind Farm

Date: March 18, 2021 Nordex has awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with installation of 4 of the newest Nordex Delta 4000 N149 turbines on TS135 towers at Os...
image for Making a career in Global Wind Service – from Technician to Back Office
02. December 2024

Making a career in Global Wind Service – from Technician to Back Office

Date: January 27, 2021 Meet our colleague Serkan Rahimoglu from Turkey and read the story about his career development in Global Wind Service.
image for Global Wind Service awarded Fryslân pre-assembly and Installation
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded Fryslân pre-assembly and Installation

Date: December 17, 2020 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with pre-assembly, transport, and offshore installation for all 89...
image for Global Wind Service supporting pre-assemebly and installation of the world’s largest offshore floating wind farm
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service supporting pre-assemebly and installation of the world’s largest offshore floating wind farm

Date: November 12, 2020 Global Wind Service is currently mobilising to support MHI Vestas Offshore Wind with pre-assembly and installation activities on Kin...
image for Global Wind Service opens branch in Taiwan to support increasing offshore wind demand
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service opens branch in Taiwan to support increasing offshore wind demand

Date: October 20, 2020 Wind turbine installation and service company Global Wind Service (GWS) has established a local branch in Taiwan. GWS has been repres...
image for Nordex Group awards Global Wind Service additional work in the Netherlands
02. December 2024

Nordex Group awards Global Wind Service additional work in the Netherlands

Date: September 24, 2020 Following the successful work at Wieringermeer and Wieringermeer Extension in the Netherlands, Nordex Group has awarded Global Wind...
image for Global Wind Service secures Crossdykes installation
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service secures Crossdykes installation

Date: August 27, 2020 Nordex awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with the installation of Crossdykes Wind Farm in Scotland
image for Final turbine installed at Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Pilot Project
02. December 2024

Final turbine installed at Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Pilot Project

Date: July 10, 2020 Thursday last week, Global Wind Service (GWS) and team installed the second and final turbine SWT-6.0-154 turbines at Coastal Virginia O...
image for Global Wind Service selected as installation partner for Högaliden, Sweden
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service selected as installation partner for Högaliden, Sweden

Date: July 6, 2020 Vestas North & Central Europe has awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with the installation contract for the onshore wind project Högal...
image for Global Wind Service finish installation of Harvest Ridge
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service finish installation of Harvest Ridge

Date: July 2, 2020 This week, Global Wind Service finished installation at Harvest Ridge in Douglas Country, Illinois, USA
image for Global Wind Service installs its 100th turbine in Spain for GE Renewable Energy
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service installs its 100th turbine in Spain for GE Renewable Energy

Date: June 29, 2020 We are pleased to announce that Global Wind Service (GWS) has just installed its 100th turbine in Spain for GE Renewable Energy.
image for Global Wind Service gains full LEEA membership
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service gains full LEEA membership

Date: May 7, 2020 We are extremely proud to announce that Global Wind Service (GWS) has obtained the highest membership possible with LEEA (The Lifting Equi...
image for Global Wind Service finish-up at East Anglia ONE pre-assembly site
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service finish-up at East Anglia ONE pre-assembly site

Date: April 30, 2020 On April 30 of 2020, Global Wind Service (GWS) finished pre-assembly on the last of 102 Siemens SWT-7.0-154 offshore wind turbines for...
image for Global Wind Service on Wieringermeer extension
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service on Wieringermeer extension

Date: April 15, 2020 We are pleased to announce that Nordex has chosen Global Wind Service (GWS) as one of their installation partners for the installation...
image for Global Wind Service awarded U.S. offshore project Costal of Virginia
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service awarded U.S. offshore project Costal of Virginia

Date: April 14, 2020 This week Global Wind Service (GWS) signed the contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for pre-assembly and offshore installation...
image for Global Wind Service for Pomerania wind farm in Poland
02. December 2024

Global Wind Service for Pomerania wind farm in Poland

Date: March 31, 2020 The Nordex Group has awarded Global Wind Service (GWS) with the pre-assembly, installation and completion scope for the 94 MW onshore w...