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Leading Renewable Energy Partnership: Polat Enerji and ENERCON Expand Collaboration with New Wind Farm Projects

(IN BRIEF) Polat Enerji, a leading wind energy investor in Türkiye, has expanded its partnership with ENERCON by signing contracts to add 110.5 MW of capacity across three new wind farm projects. These projects, which include advanced wind turbines and … Read the full press release

Borussia Dortmund and RWE Unite for Landmark Sustainability Initiative at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) Borussia Dortmund and RWE have entered a six-year partnership to enhance sustainability at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Germany’s largest football stadium. The collaboration includes installing the largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany, with over 9,500 … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor to Boost Power Grid Transparency and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), a new solution designed to provide full transparency and control over power distribution networks. Part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, this advanced sensor enhances grid monitoring, optimizes maintenance, and … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Backs NZ$267 Million Green Financing for New Zealand’s Kōwhai Solar Park, Promoting Global Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, along with a consortium of international banks, has committed NZ$267 million (approximately €150 million) in green financing to support the construction of the Kōwhai Solar Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. This solar park, a joint venture … Read the full press release

ProTecBird and Rheinmetall’s AI-Driven System Safeguards Red Kites Near Wind Turbines

(IN BRIEF) ProTecBird, a German AI technology company, in collaboration with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their AVES Wind anti-collision system, designed to protect red kites and other protected bird species around wind turbines. The system … Read the full press release

ABP and px Group Unveil Clean Growth Hub at Port of Barry to Drive Low-Carbon Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group have announced the launch of a Clean Growth Hub at the Port of Barry in South Wales. The initiative aims to transform over 100 acres of the port into a hub … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainability with Continued FTSE4Good Index Inclusion

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has once again secured its place in the prestigious FTSE4Good index, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The company, led by Ignacio Galán, has maintained its position in the index since 2009, demonstrating strong … Read the full press release

VINCI Energies Expands Cybersecurity Capabilities with Acquisition of Fernao Group

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies has acquired Fernao Group, a leading cybersecurity services provider in Germany and Switzerland. This strategic move will enhance VINCI Energies’ Axians brand by expanding its expertise in cybersecurity, IT services, and cloud solutions. Fernao Group, with … Read the full press release

EBRD and Raiffeisen Bank Provide €110 Million for Major Solar Projects to Boost Romania’s Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International have provided a €110 million financing package to build and operate two solar photovoltaic power plants in south-eastern Romania. These plants, with a combined capacity of … Read the full press release

Carbon-Capturing Partnership: Borealis and Infinium Launch Low-Carbon Plastics Revolution

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Infinium have formed a strategic partnership to produce low-carbon plastics using Infinium’s eNaphtha, a sustainable feedstock made from captured CO2 emissions. This collaboration aims to reduce the carbon footprint of polyolefins, a type of plastic widely … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Strengthens German Solar Ambitions with Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has partnered with German renewable energy developer Kajoni Energie GmbH to accelerate its growth in Germany by developing over 500MWp of solar projects within the next two to three years. This collaboration will focus on identifying … Read the full press release

ChargeEuropa pozyskuje finansowanie od Shift4Good, rozpoczynając nowy etap rozwoju polskiego sektora elektromobilności

(KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) ChargeEuropa, wiodący polski dostawca infrastruktury ładowania pojazdów elektrycznych, ogłosił zamknięcie nowej rundy finansowania, której przewodził paryski fundusz inwestycyjny Shift4Good. To pierwsza tak znacząca francuska inwestycja w polski sektor elektromobilności, podkreślająca rosnące znaczenie tego rynku w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej. W … Read the full press release

Australasia’s First Hydrogen Refueling Network Kicks Off in New Zealand with Support from SGS

(IN BRIEF) Hiringa Energy has launched the first hydrogen refueling station in New Zealand as part of a broader initiative to establish Australasia’s first hydrogen refueling network. This network, powered by renewable electricity, aims to support the transition to net-zero … Read the full press release

EARNZ PLC Gears Up for Expansion with Strategic Acquisitions in Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) EARNZ PLC is set to expand its presence in the energy services sector through the conditional acquisition of Cosgrove & Drew Limited and South West Heating Services Ltd. The company aims to leverage the global push for decarbonization … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Ekienea Solar Project Reaches Milestone in Basque Country’s Renewable Energy Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The Ekienea solar farm, the largest in the Basque Country, has achieved grid access, marking a significant milestone in the region’s renewable energy efforts. The 100 MW facility will nearly triple the Basque Country’s solar capacity, support local … Read the full press release

Rostock’s Renewable Energy Boom: A Model for Economic Revival in Eastern Germany

(IN BRIEF) Rostock and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are experiencing an economic revival driven by the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power. The region’s transformation is creating jobs, revitalizing the local economy, and positioning Rostock as a key player in Europe’s … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Next-Gen Gridscale X Tools to Support TSOs in Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is launching new enhancements to its Gridscale X software suite, aimed at helping Transmission System Operators (TSOs) manage the complexities of the energy transition. Unveiled at the CIGRE Paris Session 2024, the new tools—“Gridscale X Protection Data … Read the full press release

ChargeEuropa zamyka rundę finansowania, której przewodził fundusz Shift4Good tym samym dokonując historycznej francuskiej inwestycji w polski sektor elektromobilności

NAJNOWSZA RUNDA FINANSOWANIA FIRMY ZAJMUJĄCEJ SIĘ ŁADOWANIEM POJAZDÓW ELEKTRYCZNYCH CIESZYŁA SIĘ MOCNYM ZAINTERESOWANIEM MIĘDZYNARODOWYCH INWESTORÓW, PODKREŚLAJĄC TYM SAMYM ROSNĄCE ZNACZENIE SZYBKO-ROZWIJAJĄCEGO SIĘ SEKTORA ELEKTROMOBILNOŚCI W EUROPIE ŚRODKOWO-WSCHODNIEJ (CEE) NA TLE INNYCH RYNKÓW. (KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) ChargeEuropa, polska firma zajmująca się infrastrukturą … Read the full press release

British Gas Joins Forces with Leading Partners to Pave the Way for Decarbonizing Social Housing

(IN BRIEF) British Gas has joined a consortium with NatWest, Places for People, Sero, and Tallarna to pilot a new approach to decarbonizing up to 1,000 social housing units. The initiative will test financial models that make retrofitting more affordable, … Read the full press release

Avangrid and Statkraft Expand U.S. Renewable Energy Collaboration with New Pennsylvania Wind Farm Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Avangrid and Statkraft have signed a new Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 35 MW Casselman wind farm in Pennsylvania, marking their second such deal in nine months. This agreement strengthens the partnership between the … Read the full press release