Tag Archives: renewable electricity

Iberdrola Advances Industrial Decarbonisation With EU-Backed Renewable Heat Projects Across Energy-Intensive Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been awarded European support for eight industrial heat electrification projects under the first European Commission Innovation Fund auction focused on decarbonising industrial heat. The projects will use electric boilers powered by renewable electricity to replace fossil … Read the full press release

University of Twente Coordinates Major Dutch Research Programme to Develop Green Ammonia and Nitrogen Recovery Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente is coordinating HyNITROGEN, a €20.3 million research consortium focused on developing green production and recovery routes for ammonia and other nitrogen-based chemicals. The initiative is part of Work Package 5 of the GroenvermogenNL programme … Read the full press release

Scania Showcases Bi-Directional Charging for Electric Trucks to Support Grid Flexibility and Depot Energy Management

(IN BRIEF) Scania has demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using the Megawatt Charging System, showing how battery-electric trucks can become active energy assets as well as transport vehicles. The demonstration highlights the potential … Read the full press release

Gonvarri Industries Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy Through 10-Year Electricity Agreement with Iberdrola

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has signed a 10-year renewable electricity supply agreement with Gonvarri Industries to provide 26,000 MWh of power each year to eight production facilities in four European countries. The agreement will be fully backed by guarantees of origin, … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures New PPA Agreements for Post-EEG Wind Parks and Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor has secured new power purchase agreements for 17 German post-EEG wind parks with a combined capacity exceeding 100 megawatts, strengthening the long-term profitability of its renewable energy portfolio. The company continues expanding and modernizing its wind and … Read the full press release

Hambach opencast mine continues transformation as RWE launches additional solar and battery energy project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched construction of the new Manheimer Bucht solar park at the Hambach opencast mine in Germany’s Rhein-Erft district, continuing the transformation of the former mining region into a renewable energy hub. The project will include 25,300 … Read the full press release

New high-capacity Cable Lay Vessel to strengthen Boskalis position in offshore wind and interconnector markets

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis has announced a major investment in a new 24,000-ton high-capacity Cable Lay Vessel aimed at supporting the growing offshore wind and interconnector markets. Scheduled to enter service in 2029, the vessel will feature two 12,000-ton cable carousels … Read the full press release

Moeve Strengthens Industrial Emissions Reduction Strategy With Accenture Collaboration Focused on Data-Driven Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Moeve has partnered with Accenture to strengthen its “Moeve decarbonize” initiative, expanding its ability to support industrial clients in reducing emissions across their value chains. The collaboration combines Moeve’s energy solutions—such as renewable electricity, biomethane, and HVO—with Accenture’s … Read the full press release

Lenzing launches advanced power to heat system in Austria to boost renewable energy use and grid flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has commissioned a 14 MW power-to-heat facility at its Austrian site, developed in collaboration with VERBUND, to convert surplus renewable electricity into process heat while supporting grid stability. The system can respond quickly to fluctuations in … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Schedules March 2026 Investor Webcasts Focused on Cloud AI and Intelligent Sensing Technologies

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics will host two investor and analyst webcasts in March 2026 covering strategic developments in artificial intelligence and sensing technologies. The first session, led by Remi El-Ouazzane, will address the company’s role in cloud-based AI infrastructure, while the … Read the full press release

Brantner Expands Sustainable Waste Logistics With 13 Electric Mercedes-Benz Trucks Delivered by Daimler Truck Austria

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Austria and Pappas Auto GmbH have delivered 13 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks to Brantner green solutions, enabling the Austrian recycling specialist to replace diesel vehicles and expand its sustainable transport strategy. The fleet—comprising eActros 600 and … Read the full press release

AdBlue GE Debuts in Switzerland as BASF Advances Renewable Energy Integration in Chemical Production

(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched AdBlue GE by BASF, a renewable electricity-based version of its diesel exhaust fluid designed to lower CO₂ emissions during production while delivering identical quality and performance to conventional AdBlue. Manufactured using power from the Hollandse … Read the full press release

CDP Assessment Highlights Continental’s Commitment to Renewable Energy Sustainable Materials and Water Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Continental has earned an “A-” rating from CDP for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts, alongside a continued “B” rating in water management, highlighting sustained progress in sustainability performance. The recognition reflects the company’s use of renewable … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Airbus Sign Long-Term Renewable Power Contracts Covering Half of Key Sites’ Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Airbus have signed two clean firm power agreements that will supply 3.3 TWh of baseload renewable electricity per year to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the United Kingdom from 2027 onward, covering about half of … Read the full press release

RWE Signs Five-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply Over 15 Percent of Lidl GB’s Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed a five-year Power Purchase Agreement with Lidl GB to supply 100 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, covering just over 15 percent of the retailer’s national power demand in the United Kingdom, with the energy … Read the full press release

NKT Secures Long-Term Solar Electricity Supply from Uniper to Support German Production Sites

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and NKT have signed a ten-year physical Power Purchase Agreement under which NKT will purchase 100% of the renewable electricity and associated Guarantees of Origin from Uniper’s new 17.2 MWp Voslapper Groden solar park in Wilhelmshaven, supporting … Read the full press release

Ørsted Reaches Major Milestone with Full Turbine Installation at Taiwan’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the installation of all 66 wind turbines at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, marking a major milestone for offshore wind in the Asia-Pacific region. Installed within a … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Germany Advances Industrial Decarbonisation with 65 MW Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Germany has brought a 65 MWp solar power plant online in Saxony-Anhalt to supply renewable electricity for Salzgitter AG’s green steel production. The facility operates under a 15-year PPA covering 900 GWh of power and will generate … Read the full press release

EU Funded Project ELECTRO Taps Borealis Expertise to Transform Hard to Recycle Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is a key partner in Project ELECTRO, an EU-funded initiative developing electrified chemical recycling technologies to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-value olefins using renewable electricity. Drawing on its expertise in chemical recycling and polyolefins, Borealis leads … Read the full press release

RWE expands German onshore wind portfolio as modernised Lasbek site begins supplying green power to 18,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed the repowering of the Lasbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, replacing six older turbines with four more powerful units, increasing capacity from 10.8 MW to 22.8 MW. The upgrade boosts renewable output fivefold, enabling the site … Read the full press release