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RWE agrivoltaics pilot in Bedburg delivers first year results combining solar generation with farming

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics demonstration project in Bedburg has delivered promising first results, showing that solar electricity production and crop farming can successfully coexist. Since early 2024, about 6,100 solar modules have generated enough green power for 1,044 German homes … Read the full press release

Amprion to benefit from RWE–Apollo joint venture as €3.2 billion investment supports grid expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amprion has welcomed a new joint venture between RWE and Apollo Global Management that secures €3.2 billion in equity to finance the company’s ambitious grid expansion. The JV will hold RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, with RWE retaining … Read the full press release

RWE commissions five new renewable projects in France delivering 83 MW of clean energy for 40,000 households

(IN BRIEF) RWE has strengthened its renewable energy portfolio in France by commissioning four new wind farms and one solar plant with a combined capacity of 83 MW. Located across Hauts-de-France, Normandy, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the projects can supply enough green … 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 and Siemens Gamesa install recyclable blades at scale on Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in UK first

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Siemens Gamesa have begun the large-scale installation of recyclable rotor blades at the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a UK first and a milestone in offshore wind sustainability. A total of 150 blades will be deployed … Read the full press release

RWE commissions Aldenhoven wind farm to power 24,000 households and invests in further turbines near Düren-Merken

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned the Aldenhoven wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring six 5.7 MW turbines on recultivated land at the Inden opencast mine, with the capacity to power 24,000 households. The project will provide up to €150,000 annually … 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 Charters Low-Emission Service Vessels to Bolster North Sea Wind Farm Operations

(IN BRIEF) RWE has entered a decade-plus charter agreement with North Star for two eco-friendly service operation vessels—Grampian Eagle (12-year term) and Grampian Kestrel (10-year term)—to support maintenance at its UK and German offshore wind farms. Windward Offshore will supply … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … 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

RWE and TORC Forge Blueprint for Offshore Oyster Reef Restoration in North Sea Wind Farms

(IN BRIEF) RWE and The Oyster Restoration Company completed a six‑month feasibility study confirming that native oyster reefs can be restored at scale within North Sea offshore wind farms. Conducted at TORC’s Scottish hatchery, the research tested substrates like shells … Read the full press release

RWE’s New 53 MW Mondonuovo Wind Farm in Apulia Powers 55,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially commissioned the 53.1 MW Mondonuovo wind farm in Apulia, featuring nine 5.9 MW turbines to supply green power for up to 55,000 households. This milestone brings RWE’s total Italian renewables capacity to 589 MW across 17 wind farms … Read the full press release

Ten Years of Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Delivering 576 MW, 100 Local Jobs, and £8.5 Million for North Wales Communities

(IN BRIEF) Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, owned by RWE with partners Stadtwerke München and Macquarie GIG, has marked ten years of operation off North Wales, delivering 576 MW of renewable capacity. Since June 2015, it has generated around … Read the full press release

RWE Switches On 35 MW Langford Solar Farm with Pioneering Hybrid Storage in Devon

(IN BRIEF) RWE energised the 35 MW (AC) Langford Solar Farm in Devon—its first UK solar project—on 2 July 2025. The site, equipped with an innovative 35 MW (AC) hybrid battery storage system, will generate approximately 49,500 MWh per year, … Read the full press release

RWE and KRONOS TITAN Sign PPA for 24.7 MWp Solar Farm to Power Nordenham Site

(IN BRIEF) RWE and KRONOS TITAN have entered a PPA-based collaboration to erect a 24.7 MWp ground-mounted solar farm on a 20 hectare site at KRONOS’s Nordenham facility. With roughly 38,200 photovoltaic modules expected to generate about 22,000 MWh per … Read the full press release

RWE Installs First Monopile at Thor Offshore Wind Farm, Advancing Towards Denmark’s Largest Renewable Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first monopile at the Thor offshore wind farm, marking the beginning of the largest renewable energy project in Denmark. The wind farm, set to be fully operational in 2027, will generate enough electricity to … Read the full press release

RWE Begins Construction of 22.8 MW Wind Farm to Power 20,000 Homes Near Papenhagen

(IN BRIEF) RWE has started construction on a new 22.8 MW onshore wind farm near Papenhagen, Germany, with commissioning expected by mid-2026. The site will generate enough green electricity to power around 20,000 households. As part of a community benefit … 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

ENERCON and RWE Forge Long-Term Partnership to Propel Onshore Wind Projects Across Europe and Strengthen Supply Chain Reliability

(IN BRIEF) At a recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, ENERCON and RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a long-term, multi-year collaboration to jointly develop onshore wind projects across Europe. This MoU establishes ENERCON’s role in supplying, installing, … Read the full press release

RWE Partners with NBIM in €1.4 Billion Deal to Boost Offshore Wind Capacity in Germany and Denmark

(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with Norges Bank Investment Management to transfer a 49% stake in its Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects, valued at approximately €1.4 billion. RWE will remain responsible for the projects’ construction and ongoing operations. The … Read the full press release