Tag Archives: renewable energy

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

AES to Be Acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Led Consortium in $10.7 Billion All Cash Transaction

(IN BRIEF) The AES Corporation has agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT Infrastructure VI, alongside CalPERS and QIA, in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.7 billion in equity and approximately $33.4 billion … Read the full press release

Eneco Appoints Martijn Hagens as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Stage of Sustainable Energy Development

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has welcomed Martijn Hagens as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the start of a new leadership phase following the interim tenure of Kees-Jan Rameau. Hagens brings extensive experience from his previous leadership roles at Vattenfall, including … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Strengthens Alternative Lending Platform Under Regional Resilience Fund with Investment in Qualitas Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €62 million to the Qualitas Energy Credit Fund under the Alternative Lending Instrument for Sustainable Development within Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund, using NextGenerationEU resources. Managed by Qualitas Energy, the fund provides debt … Read the full press release

Prosolia Energy Secures €380 Million in Senior Debt to Support Global Expansion of Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Prosolia Energy has secured €380 million in senior debt financing to support the development and expansion of its global renewable energy pipeline, including photovoltaic, wind, and battery storage projects. The package comprises a €150 million multi-technology warehouse facility … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Nordseecluster Construction as Two Large-Scale Offshore Substations Prepare for Deployment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has reached a key construction milestone for the 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the completion of two large electrical substations at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, which will now be transported to the North Sea for … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Showcases Sustainable Glass Packaging Solutions for Organic Food and Natural Cosmetics at BIOFACH 2026

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release

National Grid Completes Major Overhead Line Upgrade North of Harker to Strengthen England-Scotland Power Link

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has completed a major upgrade of more than 90 kilometres of overhead transmission lines north of its Harker substation near Carlisle, replacing existing circuits with higher-capacity wires and installing an additional 12-kilometre line to reduce congestion … Read the full press release

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam Installs 1MW Battery with Eneco to Strengthen Grid Support and Move Towards Cost-Neutral Energy

(IN BRIEF) Schaatsbaan Rotterdam has installed a 1MW on-site battery, managed by Eneco, to make its energy use more sustainable and to optimise its existing high-capacity grid connection throughout the year. The system allows surplus renewable electricity to be stored … Read the full press release

RWE Deepens Strategic Energy Partnership with ADNOC and Masdar to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with ADNOC and Masdar during the German Chancellor’s state visit to the UAE, establishing a framework to explore long-term LNG supplies of up to 1 million tonnes per year for Germany … Read the full press release

Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ Sign MoU to Explore Low-Carbon Ammonia Supply and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration across the ammonia and nitric acid value chains, with a particular focus on securing access to low-carbon and green ammonia for Covestro’s global production sites. … Read the full press release

Fugro Delivers Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigations for Major Western Isles HVDC Cable Project

(IN BRIEF) Fugro is conducting detailed nearshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys to support SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles HVDC Link, a project that will transmit up to 1,800 MW of renewable electricity from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland and strengthen … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Advanced Plastic Additives at Plastindia 2026 to Strengthen Durability and Sustainability Across Key Industries

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Partnership with Hambach Region as Municipalities Acquire 49 Percent Stake in Solar Plant

(IN BRIEF) RWE and the municipalities surrounding the Hambach opencast mine have deepened their cooperation by enabling NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH to acquire a 49 percent stake in a 14 MWp photovoltaic plant near Niederzier, which has been operational since summer … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Partners with bp on Development of One of Germany’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Production Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been selected as part of a consortium to deliver key fabrication, assembly, and installation services for bp’s new 100-megawatt green hydrogen electrolyzer in Lingen, Germany, a facility expected to become bp’s largest of its kind and … Read the full press release

Aixeindar Advances Construction of the Labraza Wind Farm With Citizen Crowdlending and €59 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Aixeindar, the joint venture between Iberdrola España and the Basque Energy Agency, is advancing construction of the 40 MW Labraza wind farm in Oion, Álava, which will be the first new wind farm commissioned in the Basque Country … Read the full press release

Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results … Read the full press release

EBRD achieves historic investment levels in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia while deepening regional capital markets

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, driven by unprecedented levels of financing in Latvia and Lithuania and continued strong performance in Estonia, with more than 95 per cent of funds supporting … Read the full press release