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RWE and TotalEnergies Join Forces to Develop 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Germany

(IN BRIEF) RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered to develop two large-scale offshore wind projects off the German coast, each with a capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% stake in both projects, following RWE’s successful bid in … Read the full press release

RWE Unveils First Turbine Blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa Hull Factory

(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially unveiled the first turbine blade for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, produced at Siemens Gamesa’s Hull facility. This significant milestone in the construction of the flagship renewable energy project was celebrated at a ceremony attended … Read the full press release

RWE Partners with Port of Setúbal to Establish Key Hub for Floating Offshore Wind in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with the Port Authority of Setúbal in Portugal through a Letter of Support, aiming to transform the port into a key logistics hub for floating offshore wind projects. This initiative aligns with Portugal’s renewable energy … Read the full press release

Bilfinger to Integrate Third Electrolysis Plant for RWE’s Expanding Green Hydrogen Project in Lingen

(IN BRIEF) RWE is expanding its green hydrogen production facility in Lingen, Germany, by adding a third 100 MW electrolysis plant as part of a larger 300 MW project. Bilfinger has been selected to integrate the new plant, handling engineering … Read the full press release

Borussia Dortmund and RWE Unite for Landmark Sustainability Initiative at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) Borussia Dortmund and RWE have entered a six-year partnership to enhance sustainability at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Germany’s largest football stadium. The collaboration includes installing the largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany, with over 9,500 … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Long-Term Solar Power Deals with Meta to Boost Renewable Energy Supply in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta to supply clean energy from two solar farms under construction in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts. These solar projects, located in Illinois and … Read the full press release

RWE Launches Pilot Electrolyser Plant in Lingen to Advance Green Hydrogen Production

(IN BRIEF) RWE has inaugurated a pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen, Germany, aimed at advancing green hydrogen production. The 14-megawatt facility, which can generate up to 270 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour using renewable energy, will provide insights for … Read the full press release

RWE Achieves Major Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy with Successful Auction

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured two offshore wind sites in the German North Sea, N-9.1 and N-9.2, with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts, during a recent federal auction. The company will pay €250 million for these sites, located … Read the full press release

Major Funding Secured for RWE’s Hydrogen Projects in Germany

(IN BRIEF) The German government and state governments of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have allocated over 619 million euros to fund two hydrogen projects led by RWE. These include a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a hydrogen … Read the full press release

EIB Funds €1.2 Billion for Denmark’s Largest Wind Farm to Power Over a Million Homes

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €1.2 billion loan to support the construction of the Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea, developed by RWE. The 1.1 GW wind farm, consisting of 72 turbines, will … Read the full press release

RWE and Smålandshamnar AB Join Forces to Boost Offshore Wind Logistics in Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a prominent offshore wind leader, and Smålandshamnar AB, operator of the Port of Oskarshamn, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on logistics operations for future offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. This partnership … Read the full press release

RWE Ventures into Australian Battery Storage: Limondale BESS to Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading player in global renewables, has announced its investment decision to construct Australia’s inaugural eight-hour lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adjacent to its Limondale Solar Farm in New South Wales. With a capacity of over … Read the full press release

RWE Initiates Nordseecluster: Pioneering Offshore Wind Project to Catalyze Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards bolstering Germany’s energy transition and contributing to global decarbonization efforts, RWE has announced the commencement of its Nordseecluster project. This groundbreaking initiative entails the construction of offshore wind farms with a cumulative capacity … Read the full press release

RWE Gas Storage West Initiates Market Survey for Future Hydrogen Storage Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE Gas Storage West has launched an initial market survey to gauge future demand for hydrogen storage until June 2024, targeting hydrogen producers, users, industrial companies, and traders. Recognizing hydrogen’s pivotal role in the energy transition, the company … Read the full press release

RWE Embarks on Wind Farm Construction in Inden, Driving Renewable Energy Growth in Rhenish Lignite Area

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a key player in renewable energy, has commenced the construction of a new wind farm in the Rhenish lignite region, marking another milestone in the area’s energy transition. Set on recultivated land in the Inden opencast mine, … Read the full press release

RWE Launches US$2 Billion Green Bond, Eyes Expansion in Renewable Energy Market

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading renewable energy company, has successfully issued its first green US dollar bond, totaling US$2 billion, with maturities of 10 and 30 years and yields ranging from 5.926% to 6.261%. The bond, oversubscribed 3.8 times, signifies … Read the full press release

RWE Receives Major Milestone: Exclusive Licence for Offshore Wind Project in South Korea

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global leader in renewable energy, has secured a significant achievement with the award of a 495-megawatt Electricity Business Licence (EBL) by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy of Korea for the development of the Seohae … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Tender for New Wind Farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Expands Green Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded the tender for the Kail wind farm in the Cochem-Zell district, Rhineland-Palatinate, in a recent auction by the Federal Network Agency. With three wind turbines totaling 12.9 MW capacity set to be erected near … Read the full press release

RWE’s Werne Plants Awarded Contract for 820 Megawatt Reserve Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE Generation’s natural gas combined cycle units F and G, along with the K1 gas turbine at the Gersteinwerk site in Werne, have secured a contract to provide 820 megawatts of reserve power in the period from October … Read the full press release

Covestro and RWE Forge Long-Term Pact for Green Energy Supply

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and RWE have inked a substantial long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at bolstering Covestro’s Antwerp production site in Belgium with renewable energy from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. This collaboration, spanning from 2026 to … Read the full press release