Tag Archives: battery storage

New Statkraft solar farms and hybrid plants add 340 MWp to Brazil’s grid, supporting COP30 climate commitments

(IN BRIEF) At COP30 in Belém, Statkraft inaugurated new hybrid renewable projects in Brazil’s Bahia and Pernambuco states, adding 340 MWp of solar capacity through the Morro do Cruzeiro, Santa Eugênia, and Serrita solar farms. The €200 million (NOK 2.3 … Read the full press release

Germany’s Largest Battery Storage System to Rise in Gundremmingen as RWE Expands Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) RWE will invest €230 million to build Germany’s largest battery storage system at the Gundremmingen energy site in Bavaria, transforming the former nuclear power plant area into a center for renewable energy innovation. The 400 MW facility, featuring … Read the full press release

Renewed three-year alliance between TotalEnergies and Colas advances decarbonization of global construction operations

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Group subsidiary Colas and TotalEnergies have renewed their three-year partnership to accelerate the decarbonization of the construction industry in France and beyond. The collaboration focuses on deploying biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), renewable electricity, electric … Read the full press release

Kyocera Fastening Solutions selects Logicor’s sustainable Lelystad facility to drive logistics growth in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Kyocera Fastening Solutions has chosen Flevopoort Business Park in Lelystad as its new logistics base, signing a long-term lease with Logicor for a 13,000 sqm unit within a recently completed 40,000 sqm distribution centre. The facility offers prime … Read the full press release

Statkraft transfers Dutch renewable energy projects and 120 MWp solar portfolio to Greenchoice to support further growth

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has finalized the divestment of its renewable energy development activities in the Netherlands, with Dutch renewable energy supplier Greenchoice acquiring a 120 MWp operational solar portfolio, a pipeline of solar, wind, and battery projects, and Statkraft’s skilled … Read the full press release

RWE expands renewable portfolio with third solar park at Hambach opencast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned a new 13.9 MW solar farm at Hambach opencast mine near Niederzier, Germany, capable of supplying renewable electricity for around 4,500 households. Built in under five months, the project used AI-powered drone monitoring to track … Read the full press release

RWE secures approval for two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia to supply over 11,000 households with clean energy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing development rights for the 17.2 MWp Manheimer Bucht solar farm in the Rhein-Erft district and a 19.9 MWp expansion of its ongoing A44n motorway photovoltaic project. Together, … Read the full press release

RWE Wins Consent for Byers Gill 180 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project in North East England

(IN BRIEF) RWE has obtained NSIP approval for the 180 MW (AC) Byers Gill Solar Farm and its equal‑sized battery storage installation near Stockton and Darlington, pending a final investment decision. The co‑located project will store solar energy for dispatch during peak … Read the full press release

Eneco and EP NL Launch 50 MW/200 MWh Europoort Battery to Boost Grid Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and EP NL are partnering on a 50 MW/200 MWh battery at Enecogen’s Europoort plant, due in 2027, to store excess renewable energy and release it during peak demand. The project will reduce curtailment of green power, smooth price spikes, … Read the full press release

Clearway Energy Secures $918.9 Million U.S. Credit Facilities to Expand Wind, Solar, and Storage Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Clearway Energy Group, Natixis CIB, and a consortium of 13 lenders have finalized a $918.9 million credit facility in the U.S., increasing and extending the previous $818.9 million arrangement. The package includes a $400 million revolver, $350 million … Read the full press release

Telia Estonia Powers 25% of Mobile Masts with Solar, Generating 1.5 GWh Annually

(IN BRIEF) Telia Estonia has equipped nearly a quarter of its mobile base stations with solar installations—10–20 kW arrays built and operated by Sunly under a 15-year contract—yielding an estimated 1.5 GWh of renewable power annually. This innovation powers network … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds US$ 30 Million Solar and Storage Project in Egypt to Enhance Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release

RWE Breaks Ground on 13.9 MW Photovoltaic Plant at Hambach with Over 22,000 Solar Modules

(IN BRIEF) RWE has initiated construction of a new photovoltaic plant near Niederzier in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Hambach opencast mine. Covering 12 hectares, the plant will feature over 22,000 solar modules and generate up to 13.9 MW peak (12 … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Unveils Eco-Innovative Manufacturing Hub in Vietnam to Empower Community and Enhance Global Play

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group officially opened its new LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam facility in Binh Duong province, marking its sixth global site and second plant in Asia. The ceremony, which included notable figures such as Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Mai … Read the full press release

Banking Alliance Paves the Way for a Robust EU Clean Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) NORD/LB and the EIB have launched a significant financing partnership to boost the transition to clean energy within the European Union. The collaboration will fund new small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, with targeted investments in photovoltaic systems, … Read the full press release

EIB, SEB, and Luminor Propel Estonia’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with €62 Million Solar Park Investment

(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by the European Investment Bank in partnership with SEB and Luminor has provided €62 million to Sunly for a new 244 MW solar park in Risti, Estonia. Expected to be the Baltics’ largest photovoltaic facility … Read the full press release

EIB Group Contributes €2.2 Billion in Financing to Greece in 2024, Focusing on Energy, Business Growth, and Disaster Management

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €2.2 billion in financing to Greece, focusing on boosting energy resilience, supporting business growth, and enhancing disaster preparedness. Key projects included solar parks, grid upgrades, and disaster management infrastructure, … Read the full press release

RWE Launches Major Battery Storage Systems to Support Energy Grid Stability in Germany

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched one of Germany’s largest battery storage systems at its Hamm and Neurath sites, providing 220 MW of capacity to help stabilise the electricity grid. The system contributes to energy market balancing and is integrated into … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures Building Permits for 220 Megawatt Wind Projects, Expanding UK Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leading German developer of wind and solar parks, has secured building permits for four significant wind park projects in Scotland and Germany in January 2025. The approved projects in Scotland include three wind parks with … Read the full press release

ABB India Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Sustainable Growth in India

(IN BRIEF) ABB India is celebrating 75 years of operations, having played a significant role in India’s industrial and technological development since its inception in 1949. The company has contributed to electrification, automation, and digitalization across sectors such as utilities, … Read the full press release