Tag Archives: renewable energy

NIB Strengthens Norwegian Power Infrastructure with €174 Million Loan for Capacity Expansion and Grid Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has provided a €174.3 million loan to Statnett to support key upgrades to Norway’s transmission grid, including the Surna–Viklandet line and the Frogner substation. These projects aim to increase transmission capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and … Read the full press release

BASF Advances Industrial Decarbonization with Key Delivery for Large Scale Heat Pump Project in Ludwigshafen

(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Joensuu Filling Station to Support Heavy Duty Transport with Liquefied Biogas Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has expanded its filling station in Joensuu to include liquefied biogas refuelling for heavy-duty vehicles, improving both fuel availability and operational reliability in Eastern Finland. The upgrade makes the station the easternmost LBG facility in the country … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Masdar Form $2.2 Billion Joint Venture to Expand Renewable Energy Across Asia

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to create a $2.2 billion joint venture focused on onshore renewable energy across nine Asian countries. The partnership will combine 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW of projects … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Long Term Renewable Energy Agreement with ASML to Support Growing Industrial Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its Power Purchase Agreement with ASML, increasing renewable capacity to around 130 MW and extending the contract until 2038. The agreement includes power from offshore and onshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, supplying … Read the full press release

InfraVia Establishes Supernova Power Platform to Accelerate UK Energy Transition Through Battery Storage and Flexible Generation

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia Capital Partners has created Supernova Power, a new UK-focused flexible energy platform, by acquiring and merging Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects. The combined entity brings together complementary strengths in battery storage development, gas peaking operations, … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IFF Develops AI Powered Sensor System for Module Level Monitoring of Large Solar Power Plants

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IFF, together with partners BEIA Consult International and INELSO Innovative Electrical Solutions, is developing a module-level sensor system under the ZeroDefect4PV project to improve monitoring and maintenance of large photovoltaic power plants. The system uses sensors attached … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Backs Greece and OSY in Preparing Energy and Charging Infrastructure for Athens Electric Bus Fleet

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Advisory team is working with Greece’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and OSY S.A. to prepare a major investment programme supporting the energy needs of Athens’ expanding electric bus fleet. As the number of … Read the full press release

EBRD Expands Investment in Green Genius to €150 Million to Accelerate Renewable Energy and Storage Projects in the Baltics and Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased its investment in Green Genius by €50 million, bringing its total commitment to €150 million. The funding will support the company’s renewable energy expansion across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Strengthens European Brand Identity with New Messaging Focused on Resilience and Energy Transition Progress

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has introduced a new global tagline, “There’s a way,” as part of its ongoing brand development strategy. The updated messaging reflects a shift from focusing solely on fossil-free ambition to emphasizing action, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset. … Read the full press release

Viessmann Climate Solutions Employees Lead Local Reforestation Effort in Germany as Part of Carrier’s Global Sustainability Program

(IN BRIEF) Viessmann Climate Solutions organized a tree-planting initiative in Germany, where around 60 employees planted approximately 1,200 trees near Hallenberg to support environmental and climate protection efforts. The activity forms part of Carrier Global Corporation’s global sustainability goal to … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Strengthens Climate Action Plan by Enabling Farmers to Transition to Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has partnered with Future Fuels to help its member dairy farmers transition to renewable diesel (HVO100), a fuel capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 90 percent. The initiative allows farmers to adopt the fuel without … Read the full press release

Statnett Confirms AFRY as Client Representative for Strategic Onarheim Substation Development in Western Norway

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Statnett as client representative and project management partner for the execution of a new transformer substation at Onarheim in Western Norway, a 420/300/132 kV facility designed to enhance grid capacity, reliability, and flexibility … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Researchers Develop Breakthrough Method to Improve Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells for Real-World Use

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich and international partners including KIT, DESY, and KTH have identified the root cause of performance degradation in perovskite solar cells during thermal cycling and developed a stabilisation method using molecular “anchors,” … Read the full press release

German Authorities Approve Second Phase of RWE Nordseecluster Project Strengthening Renewable Energy Supply for Industry

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received planning permission from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the second phase of its Nordseecluster offshore wind project, enabling the addition of 900 megawatts of capacity to the existing 660-megawatt first phase currently … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Turbine Supply Contract to Modernize Serbia’s Vlasinske Hydropower Cascade and Boost Renewable Capacity

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Energotehnika Južna Bačka to supply ten turbines for the modernization of Serbia’s Vlasinske hydropower cascade, a project aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of facilities that have been in operation since 1955. … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens UK Energy Infrastructure with £600 Million National Wealth Fund Financing for Eastern Green Link 4 Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, has secured £600 million in financing from the National Wealth Fund to advance the Eastern Green Link 4 project, a major subsea electricity interconnector linking Scotland and England. The 2GW, 530 km HVDC cable will … Read the full press release

BT Secures Long-Term Strategic Partnership with NIE Networks to Modernise Northern Ireland’s Electricity Infrastructure and Digital Systems

(IN BRIEF) BT has entered into a major agreement worth up to £200 million with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks to provide enhanced connectivity, cyber security, and IT services that will support the region’s critical electricity infrastructure. The multi-year partnership will … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results While Accelerating Investments in Fossil-Free Energy and Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions and expanding fossil-free energy production while maintaining strong financial performance. Since 2017, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56%, remaining aligned with … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Techcombank Launch €200 Million Financing Initiative to Accelerate Green Investment and Energy Transition in Viet Nam

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Techcombank have signed a €200 million financing agreement to support green projects in Viet Nam, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. Announced at the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in … Read the full press release