Tag Archives: renewable energy

Erste Group and Siemens Financial Services Support Poland’s Energy Transition Through Large-Scale Battery Storage Financing

(IN BRIEF) Erste Group and Siemens Financial Services have provided R.Power with approximately PLN 270 million, or around EUR 64 million, in project financing for the construction of a 150MW / 300MWh battery energy storage system in Jedwabno, Poland. The … Read the full press release

Lower Wonga Solar and Battery Project Moves into Construction as Lightsource bp Expands Hybrid Strategy in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has begun construction on the Lower Wonga solar and battery energy storage hybrid project near Gympie in Queensland, Australia. The project will combine an approximately 380MWdc solar farm with a 281MW/843MWh battery energy storage system, making … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Strengthens Decarbonization Strategy with Renewable Gas Agreements Covering Seven Biomethane Plants in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has signed multiyear biomethane supply agreements with two energy producers in Italy, covering seven biomethane production plants and representing the largest biomethane volume signed in the country to date. The agreements will allow Ahlstrom to partially replace … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs 127 MW Battery Storage Project in Romania to Support Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Stability

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing up to €44 million to support the development, construction and operation of a 127 MW / 254 MWh battery energy storage system in Scornicești, Romania. The project, co-owned by … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Programme Awards €5.7 Million to Advance Data Sharing Solutions for the Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Four research projects will receive €5.7 million in KIC funding to explore how better data sharing can support the energy transition in the Netherlands, with total project funding exceeding €8 million when co-funding is included. The projects were … Read the full press release

COWI Acquires PUNCH Consulting Engineers to Advance Low-Carbon Infrastructure and Sustainable Buildings in Ireland

(IN BRIEF) COWI has acquired PUNCH Consulting Engineers, a long-established Irish engineering consultancy, in a strategic move to strengthen its position in Ireland and expand its capabilities in low-carbon infrastructure, energy and sustainable buildings. PUNCH, founded in 1973, has more … Read the full press release

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

Solvay and Viridis Move Toward Strategic Rare Earth Materials Agreement to Support Electric Vehicle, Renewable Energy and Defence Markets

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has signed a Letter of Intent with Viridis Mining and Minerals to secure rare earth feedstocks from Brazil by 2028, supporting its strategy to strengthen and diversify critical materials supply chains. Under the proposed partnership, Viridis would … Read the full press release

CVC Capital Partners IX Supports PPC’s €24 Billion Investment Plan for Renewables, Networks and Data Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners IX has agreed to invest in Public Power Corporation S.A., Greece’s largest renewables-focused and vertically integrated utility, as the sole cornerstone investor alongside the Greek State in PPC’s €4.25 billion Share Capital Increase. PPC operates … Read the full press release

VINCI Expands New Zealand Infrastructure Presence with Finalised Fletcher Construction Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has finalised its acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand, a transaction that strengthens its position in the country’s infrastructure market. Fletcher Construction, founded in 1909 and formerly part of Fletcher Building, employs more than 2,300 … Read the full press release

Fortum Recognised as Europe’s Leading Climate Performer as Nordic Energy Company Advances

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has been ranked as Europe’s top-performing company on climate in the latest Financial Times European Climate Leaders list, compiled with Statista. The ranking recognises companies that are making progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and evaluates factors … Read the full press release

RWE Strengthens Australia Renewable Energy Portfolio with Commissioning Completion of Limondale Battery Storage System

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator and Transgrid to move the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System into full operations, making it Australia’s first eight-hour battery operating at full capacity and the longest-duration battery currently … Read the full press release

Nordex Advances Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting with Environmental Product Declaration for N175/6.X

(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has released a new Environmental Product Declaration for its N175/6.X wind turbine, the flagship model in its Delta4000 series. The EPD is based on a German reference scenario using IEC wind class S and a 115 … Read the full press release

Metso Strengthens Critical Minerals Offering with Advanced Lithium Carbonate Process for Battery Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Metso has introduced the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, lower operating costs, and improved sustainability. The process supports growing lithium … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Invests in Local Blade Production Capacity to Support High-Efficiency Onshore Wind Turbines in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has started production at its new rotor blade manufacturing facility in Menemen, İzmir, Türkiye, reinforcing its manufacturing footprint in one of its key onshore wind markets. Located in the İzmir Free Trade Zone, the new … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Advances Renewable Energy Growth While Supporting Ecosystems, Soil Health and Community-Led Environmental Action

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp is marking the 56th annual Earth Day by highlighting its responsible development approach and the role of everyday environmental action in supporting the energy transition. Under the theme Our Power, Our Planet, the company is drawing … Read the full press release

Continental Begins Premium Radial Motorcycle Tire Manufacturing in Thailand to Support Global Market Demand

(IN BRIEF) Continental has started radial motorcycle tire production at its Rayong plant in Thailand, marking a major step in the company’s global motorcycle tire strategy. The launch was celebrated on 22 May 2026 as part of the opening ceremonies … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Rayong Tire Plant in Thailand with Over 300 Million Euro Investment to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Supply Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Continental has inaugurated a major expansion of its tire plant in Rayong, Thailand, supported by an investment of more than 300 million euros, or approximately 13 billion Thai Baht. The expansion adds annual capacity for 3 million additional … Read the full press release

Iberdrola to Celebrate 125 Years with Public Festival in Bilbao and Renewable-Powered Drone Spectacle

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola will celebrate its 125th anniversary in Bilbao on 12 June with a free public festival in Doña Casilda Park and Spain’s largest-ever drone show. The music programme will begin at 4.00 pm and will feature performances by … Read the full press release

Heraeus Advances Portfolio Strategy with Planned Sale of Remloy Recycling Business to Mkango

(IN BRIEF) Heraeus Group has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell Heraeus Remloy, its rare earth magnets recycling business based in Bitterfeld, Germany, to Mkango Resources Ltd. The transaction supports Heraeus’ strategic portfolio development across its core business areas … Read the full press release