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NIRAS and Egis Join Forces to Propel Offshore Wind Development in France

Posted on 27, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS and Egis announce a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering consultancy and engineering services in the realm of renewable energies, particularly offshore wind projects in France. With NIRAS’s extensive experience in global offshore wind and Egis’s strong foothold … Read the full press release →

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NIB Partners with SCA to Fund Fasikan Wind Farm in Northern Sweden

Posted on 26, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a 10-year loan agreement with Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Publ) to co-finance the Fasikan Wind Farm in Jämtland county, northern Sweden. Valued at SEK 1 billion, this loan will bolster the … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall Secures Final Permit for Major Land-Based Wind Power Project

Posted on 23, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s ambitious Norrbäck and Pauträsk wind project, comprising 111 turbines with a combined output of 530 MW, has successfully obtained its final environmental permit. With an anticipated annual production of 2 TWh, these wind farms, located across Lycksele, … Read the full press release →

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Empa’s “Mining the Atmosphere” Initiative Targets High-Efficiency Renewable Energy Solutions for Industry

Posted on 19, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers are leading the charge in the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to harvest renewable energy from the Earth’s sun belt and transport it to industrial hubs like Switzerland. By utilizing pyrolysis to decarbonize natural gas, producing … Read the full press release →

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wpd Showcases European Wind Farm Successes at WindEurope Bilbao 2024

Posted on 18, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) As a prominent developer and operator of wind farms in Europe, wpd is gearing up to participate in WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao, a key international trade fair. The company highlights recent achievements, including the commissioning of four onshore … Read the full press release →

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Sempra Infrastructure Partners with Vestas for Expansion of Cimarron Wind Farm in Mexico

Posted on 16, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has awarded Vestas a 319 MW order for the expansion of the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, Mexico. As part of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex, this phase will add 64 … Read the full press release →

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AFRY Spearheads Germany’s Clean Energy Transition with SuedOstLink Cable Planning

Posted on 14, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed as the technical advisor by 50Hertz, the transmission system operator, for the critical SuedOstLink project, a key grid expansion endeavor to accelerate Germany’s energy transition. The project involves planning a 540-kilometer underground cable, set … Read the full press release →

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Germany’s Renewable Future: PNE Group Awarded Contracts for 26.4 MW Wind Farms

Posted on 13, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group secures contracts for three new wind farms totaling 26.4 MW capacity through successful bids in the Bundesnetzagentur’s round of tenders. The awarded projects include expansions in Schleswig-Holstein and Hesse, along with a new development in Brandenburg. … Read the full press release →

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Bouygues Construction to Revamp Joliot-Curie School in France through €7M Energy Renovation Project

Posted on 12, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s subsidiary, Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, has secured a €7 million contract from Palaiseau, France, for the energy refurbishment of Joliot-Curie junior school. The project, employing the EnergieSprong approach, aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. … Read the full press release →

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Vestas Secures Order for V236-15.0 MW Wind Turbine at Thyborøn Port

Posted on 9, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order from Thyborøn-Harboøre Vindmøllelaug I/S af 2002 for a V236-15.0 MW wind turbine to be installed directly on the waterfront in the Port of Thyborøn, Denmark. The order includes supply, delivery, commissioning, and … Read the full press release →

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RWE Secures Tender for New Wind Farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Expands Green Portfolio

Posted on 9, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded the tender for the Kail wind farm in the Cochem-Zell district, Rhineland-Palatinate, in a recent auction by the Federal Network Agency. With three wind turbines totaling 12.9 MW capacity set to be erected near … Read the full press release →

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LUKOIL Initiates Construction of Solar Power Plant in Kazakhstan, Aiming for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Posted on 3, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In a significant step towards sustainability, LUKOIL lays a commemorative capsule to signify the beginning of construction for a solar power plant (SPP) in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. The project, with a design capacity of 4.95 MW, … Read the full press release →

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AFRY Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio with Carelin Oy Acquisition

Posted on 1, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has announced its acquisition of Carelin Oy, a leading provider of project management, energy, and asset care services in the Finnish renewable energy market. This strategic move aims to enhance AFRY’s offerings in the renewables sector, allowing … Read the full press release →

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The Baltic Drive Towards Energy Autonomy Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Posted on 23, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Amidst geopolitical tensions triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the Baltic States are accelerating their journey towards energy independence and sustainability. Historically reliant on Russian energy flows, the Baltics are now fast-tracking efforts to diversify their energy sources, … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted Expands Footprint in Korea with Incheon Offshore Wind Project Agreement

Posted on 22, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global renewable energy leader, has partnered with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to develop an offshore wind power industry in the region. The collaboration aims to establish a local wind power sector centered around Ørsted’s 1.6 GW … Read the full press release →

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Euronext Welcomes Espe’s Renewable Energy Solutions to Milan Market

Posted on 22, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Espe, an energy company based near Padua, Italy, has been listed on Euronext Growth Milan, marking its third listing in 2024 and the sixth overall on Euronext this year. The company specializes in industrial electrical and automation systems, … Read the full press release →

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UK Energy Transition Outlook 2024: DNV Highlights Need for Policy Clarity

Posted on 22, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading independent energy expert, released its 2024 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report, highlighting the urgent need for the UK Government to prioritize long-term policy clarity and consistency to drive the transition away from fossil fuels. … Read the full press release →

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Covestro and RWE Forge Long-Term Pact for Green Energy Supply

Posted on 21, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and RWE have inked a substantial long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at bolstering Covestro’s Antwerp production site in Belgium with renewable energy from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. This collaboration, spanning from 2026 to … Read the full press release →

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DNV’s ReWind Pilot Demonstrates Cost and Time Savings in Wind Turbine Decommissioning

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has successfully piloted ReWind, a digital service aimed at enhancing the sustainability of wind turbine decommissioning. The pilot involved seven customers across seven countries, resulting in significant time and cost savings compared to traditional methods. ReWind automates … Read the full press release →

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EIB Global Supports Vlašić Wind Farm with €36 Million Loan as Part of Green Transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has pledged €36 million for the construction of the Vlašić wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supplementing the €21 million EU grant. Expected to generate 115 GWh/year of electricity and displace 140,000 … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Inovyn Partners with PerPetum Energy & Green4Power to Build Belgium’s Largest Solar Farm

Posted on 20, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, in collaboration with PerPetum Energy and Green4Power, is constructing one of Belgium’s largest solar farms at its Jemeppe site, with a capacity of 60MW. Scheduled to be operational by July 2024, the solar farm will exclusively … Read the full press release →

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PNE Group Surpasses 100 Project Milestone, Facilitating Growth in Renewable Energy Sector

Posted on 19, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group proudly announces a significant achievement in its mission to drive renewable energy adoption: surpassing the milestone of supporting over 100 wind and photovoltaic project companies through its pioneering consulting programme, “Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) as a … Read the full press release →

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EY Report Highlights Consumer Fatigue and Need for Holistic Approach in Energy Transition

Posted on 8, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest ‘Energy Transition Consumer Insights’ report by EY, consumer action will be pivotal in driving the success of the energy transition. However, findings reveal that consumer fatigue is on the rise, with 70% indicating reluctance … Read the full press release →

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Solcast’s Satellite Irradiance Data Validated as Bankable by DNV, Enhancing Solar Energy Market Confidence

Posted on 8, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Solcast, a DNV Company specializing in solar irradiance historical actuals and forecasting, celebrates a significant achievement as DNV validates its satellite irradiance data as bankable. With over 600 million data values per hour generated using live satellite imagery, … Read the full press release →

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European Investment Bank Pours €1.26 Billion into Austria for Renewable Energy, Water Supply, and Housing Projects in 2023

Posted on 2, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group in Austria has revealed its commitment to financing projects focused on renewable energies, water supply, and social housing in 2023, with a total investment of €1.26 billion. Despite an initial cautious approach … Read the full press release →

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BASF Process Catalysts and Envision Energy Collaborate on Sustainable E-Methanol Production

Posted on 30, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF Process Catalysts has announced a strategic partnership with Envision Energy to advance the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an innovative process design. Leveraging BASF’s cutting-edge SYNSPIRETM catalyst technology, the collaboration aims to optimize … Read the full press release →

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Spanish Engineering Group Sener Joins Forces with Fildravo for Philippine Offshore Wind Ventures

Posted on 29, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Spanish engineering group Sener and Philippine architecture engineering consulting firm Fildravo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offshore wind projects in the Philippines. The partnership will combine Sener’s global offshore wind engineering expertise with … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted Repositions Skipjack Wind Project for Future Opportunities Amid Challenging Market Conditions

Posted on 26, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced its decision to reposition the Skipjack Wind project, a combined 966 MW offshore wind project off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, to explore future offtake opportunities. In consultation with the State … Read the full press release →

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bp and Equinor Restructure Ownership in US Offshore Wind Projects to Optimize Development Strategies

Posted on 26, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) bp and Equinor have entered into an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects, resulting in bp acquiring Equinor’s 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects, while Equinor takes ownership … Read the full press release →

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DHL Group Inks 10-Year Renewable Energy Deal with RWE Supply & Trading

Posted on 25, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release →

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Windward Offshore Expands Order for Hybrid CSOVs from Vard

Posted on 23, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Windward Offshore consortium has exercised options to expand its contract with Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri group, for the design and construction of two additional hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), bringing the total to four … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Extends €29 Million Financing for Eurowatt’s Renewable Energy Expansion in Poland

Posted on 23, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a financial package of up to PLN 126.1 million (€29 million equivalent) to support the growth of renewable energy capacity in Poland. The funding will be directed towards … Read the full press release →

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Equinor Advances UK’s Green Energy Goals with Blandford Road Battery Storage Operation

Posted on 22, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced operations at its Blandford Road battery storage facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide flexible power solutions and support the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. The 25 MW/50 MWh … Read the full press release →

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Eneco and Corre Energy Join Forces for Groundbreaking Compressed Air Energy Storage Project in Germany

Posted on 22, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Corre Energy have entered into a provisional agreement to jointly develop and invest in Corre Energy’s inaugural compressed air energy storage (CAES) project in Germany, located in Ahaus, North Rhine-Westphalia. This collaboration will allow Eneco to … Read the full press release →

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Plenitude Enhances Spanish Offshore Wind Portfolio with BlueFloat and Sener Collaboration

Posted on 22, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, an Italian energy company specializing in renewable energy, has joined forces with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to advance offshore wind projects in Spain. This partnership strengthens their existing consortium and creates a dominant player in … Read the full press release →

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SEB Joins Investment in Copenhagen Energy Islands for Offshore Renewable Energy Expansion

Posted on 20, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) SEB has announced its investment in Copenhagen Energy Islands, a new development company by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), dedicated to creating energy islands globally. These large-scale offshore energy hubs are poised to play a crucial role in the … Read the full press release →

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Record-Breaking Year for European Offshore Wind in 2023, With Positive Outlook and Investments

Posted on 18, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release →

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Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm to Pioneeringly Use Low-Emission Steel for Turbines, Reducing Carbon Footprint by 10%

Posted on 17, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a collaboration between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, is set to become the world’s first to construct wind turbines using low-emission steel produced predominantly from recycled materials in an electric arc furnace … Read the full press release →

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Business Leaders Optimistic for 2024 Despite Global Headwinds, Focusing on Technology and Sustainability Investments, Finds Capgemini Report

Posted on 15, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest report by the Capgemini Research Institute, business leaders are entering 2024 with a heightened sense of optimism compared to the previous year, with 56% expressing confidence in their organization’s future growth despite ongoing global … Read the full press release →

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RWE Successfully Connects 20th Onshore Wind Farm in Poland, Expanding Renewable Portfolio

Posted on 10, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global leader in renewable energies, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting its 20th onshore wind farm to the grid in Poland. The Żnin wind farm, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, boasts 16 wind turbines with a total … Read the full press release →

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