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RWE Secures Eight New UK Contracts for Difference to Add 290 Megawatts of Solar and Onshore Wind Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured Contracts for Difference in the UK government’s Allocation Round 7 for five solar PV projects and three onshore wind developments, representing up to 290 megawatts of new renewable capacity capable of powering around 240,000 … 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

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

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

RWE secures long-term Amazon offtake for Nordseecluster B to support Germany’s offshore wind expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and RWE have signed a 110 MW Power Purchase Agreement for electricity from the Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, building on their 2025 strategic partnership and supporting both companies’ digital and decarbonisation … Read the full press release

RWE Invests in Major Battery Storage Facility to Support Renewable Energy Integration in Lower Saxony

(IN BRIEF) RWE has approved investment in a 400-megawatt battery storage system in Lingen, Lower Saxony, to strengthen grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy. Built on a former industrial site, the facility will be able to deliver … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Long-Term Power Licence for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has secured a 30-year electricity production licence for the Thor offshore wind farm, marking a significant milestone for Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. With an installed capacity of 1.1 gigawatts, Thor is expected to supply renewable electricity … Read the full press release

UK Offshore Wind Boost as RWE Awards Secured for Norfolk Vanguard Dogger Bank South and Awel y Môr

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded Contracts for Difference for five offshore wind projects in the UK under Allocation Round 7, securing 6.9 GW of capacity at a strike price of £91.20/MWh. The projects include Norfolk Vanguard East and West, … Read the full press release

RWE Transfers Baltic II Offshore Wind Development to PGE While Reaffirming Polish Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has agreed to sell its 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, with transaction completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The deal includes the transfer of an … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Solar Portfolio with New Motorway Projects on Recultivated Land in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned several new solar farms along the A44n motorway in North Rhine-Westphalia, adding 86.5 megawatts peak of renewable capacity on recultivated land at the former Garzweiler opencast mine. The installations will supply clean electricity for the … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Green Energy Production in Aragon Through Muel Wind Farm Repowering and Sustainable Recycling Approach

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched operations at its repowered Muel wind farm in Aragon, replacing 27 ageing turbines with three high-capacity Nordex models and raising total capacity from 16.2 MW to 19.97 MW. The upgrade more than doubles the electricity … Read the full press release

RWE appoints Sopna Sury to head European and Australian renewables portfolio following Wünschel’s move to Vonovia

(IN BRIEF) RWE announced that Katja Wünschel, CEO of its renewables business in Europe and Australia, will leave the company on 31 March 2026 to join Vonovia as Chief Development Officer. Sopna Sury, currently Executive Board member at RWE Generation … 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

Reef Cubes® Deployment Announced for OranjeWind as RWE and TotalEnergies Advance Biodiversity-Positive Offshore Strategy

(IN BRIEF) RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered with ARC Marine to supply 66 Reef Cubes® for installation at the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea. The artificial reefs will be positioned around 11 turbine foundations on top … Read the full press release

Four RWE Projects Awarded Contracts for Difference as Company Strengthens Renewable Capacity in Italy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for difference for four renewable projects in Italy during the FER-X auction, covering one wind farm and three solar and Agri-PV developments. The portfolio includes the 42 MW Serra Giannina wind farm in Basilicata, … Read the full press release

RWE Advances £200 Million Pembroke Battery Storage Project to Strengthen UK Grid Flexibility and Support Wales’ Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) RWE has taken the final investment decision on its £200 million Pembroke Battery Storage project, the company’s largest UK storage development to date and a cornerstone of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre in South Wales. The project, which … Read the full press release

RWE retains control as joint venture with Apollo advances major national grid investment

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Apollo Global Management have finalized their joint venture agreement involving RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s major electricity transmission system operators. Apollo has invested €3.2 billion for an equity position in the JV, with … Read the full press release

RWE and Borussia Dortmund Set Stadium World Record with Completion of 5-MW Solar Power System at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed a new 5-megawatt photovoltaic system on the roof of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, giving Borussia Dortmund’s stadium the world’s most powerful solar installation ever mounted on a sports venue. The system’s 11,132 solar modules will produce … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Agri-PV Footprint in Italy with Three New Solar-Agriculture Projects Under PNRR Support

(IN BRIEF) RWE has secured three new Agri-PV projects under Italy’s PNRR program, adding 30.2 MWac of solar capacity across Campania, Sicily, and Calabria. The projects will feature elevated solar structures designed to accommodate agricultural use—either crops or grazing—beneath the … Read the full press release

RWE Reaches Major Milestone in Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project with Completion of All 44 Turbine Foundations

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed installation of all 44 turbine foundations and secondary steel structures for the 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project off the German coast. Each monopile weighs around 1,500 tonnes and forms part of Nordseecluster A, which … Read the full press release