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Kazimierz Biskupi Project to Add 216 MW of Hybrid Renewable Capacity to ORLEN Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has completed the acquisition of a 216 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Kazimierz Biskupi, in Poland’s Greater Poland region. The project will combine a 180 MW solar PV farm with a 36 MW wind farm … Read the full press release →

PNE Group Commissions 18 MW Gnutz Ost Wind Farm in Schleswig-Holstein

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has commissioned the 18 MW Gnutz Ost wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with three 6 MW Vestas turbines now supplying electricity to the grid. The project is expected to generate enough renewable power for around 11,600 … Read the full press release →

Iberdrola Begins Operations at Landmark Portuguese Wind-Hydro Hybrid Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has begun commissioning the Tâmega Norte wind farm in Portugal as part of the Tâmega Complex, the first grid-connected hybrid wind-hydro renewable energy project on the Iberian Peninsula. The project combines two wind farms with a pumped-storage … 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 →

Repsol Begins Power Generation at Antofagasta Phase 1 Wind Farm, Chile’s New Renewable Giant

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has begun power production at Antofagasta Phase 1, its largest wind farm and one of Chile’s most significant renewable energy projects. Located in Taltal, the 364 MW facility required nearly €400 million in investment and will soon … Read the full press release →

Endesa and Verbund Green Power Iberia Forge Long-Term Renewable Energy Pact to Boost Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Endesa has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Verbund Green Power Iberia, the Spanish subsidiary of Verbund, to receive renewable energy from a wind farm in Huelva that has been operational since 2023. This agreement is a … Read the full press release →

PNE Group Expands Global Reach with First Wind Farm Outside Germany in France

(IN BRIEF) The PNE Group has launched its first wind farm outside Germany, the Saint-Aubin-du-Plain wind farm in France, which entered trial operation in late 2024 and is set to begin its 20-year Contract for Difference on February 1, 2025. … Read the full press release →

Suomen Voima Expands Into Swedish Market with 15-Year Power Purchase Agreement with Statkraft

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Voima has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft, effective from January 2025. The deal, totaling 100 GWh annually, will be supplied by Statkraft’s Nedre Bjurfors hydropower plant and Björkhöjden wind farm in Sweden’s SE2 … Read the full press release →

Eneco Launches Kabeljauwbeek Solar Farm to Power KPN Networks with Green Energy

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has officially launched the Kabeljauwbeek solar farm, its largest solar project to date, which began producing electricity on January 1, 2025. The farm, located in Noord-Brabant, will supply KPN’s fixed and mobile networks with 47 gigawatt hours … Read the full press release →

Landsvirkjun and ENERCON Partner to Build Iceland’s First Large Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s state-owned energy provider, has partnered with ENERCON to construct the country’s first large-scale wind farm. The project will feature 28 E-138 EP3 turbines, generating 120 MW of capacity across 17 square kilometers in Búrfell, south of … Read the full press release →

Nordex Group to Supply 19 Cold-Climate Turbines for Wind Farm in Québec

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has secured an order to supply 19 N163/5.X turbines for a wind farm in Québec, Canada. These turbines, designed for cold climates, will be mounted on 125-meter-high steel towers and are scheduled for delivery in … Read the full press release →

CRH Powers Romania’s Medgidia Cement Plant with First Wind Farm Dedicated to Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) CRH has launched a new wind farm in Romania to power its Medgidia Cement Plant, the first of its kind dedicated exclusively to a cement facility in the country. This renewable energy initiative will meet a significant portion … Read the full press release →

€97 Million Investment to Boost Sicily’s Renewable Energy with New Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Natixis CIB are providing €97 million in financing to Libeccio S.r.l. for a new wind farm in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. With a capacity of 44.8 MW, the wind farm will provide … Read the full press release →

EIB Funds New Wind Farm in Lower Austria to Power 40,000 Homes with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20.1 million to WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B) for the construction of a new wind farm in Spannberg, Lower Austria. The project’s first phase will build four wind turbines, with plans to … 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 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 →

Outokumpu Deepens Commitment to Clean Energy, Bolsters Stake in Rajakiiri Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy self-sufficiency. The company has invested further in the Rajakiiri wind farm in Tornio, Finland, increasing its ownership to … Read the full press release →

Vestas Secures 46 MW Repowering Order for Eurus Kamaishi Wind Farm in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a repowering order from Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation for the Eurus Kamaishi Wind Farm in Japan’s Iwate prefecture. The 46 MW order includes the supply and installation supervision of 11 … Read the full press release →

DNV Supports KREDO Offshore in Offshore Wind Measurement Project for South Korean Green Energy

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, is collaborating with KREDO Offshore, a Korean renewable energy developer, to advance offshore wind farm projects in South Korea. DNV is overseeing the deployment and monitoring of seven Floating Lidar … Read the full press release →

Borealis Partners with Alpiq for Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply from Finnish Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of sustainable polyolefin solutions and base chemicals, has forged a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Alpiq, a Swiss energy services provider and European electricity producer. Under this agreement, starting from early 2024, Alpiq … Read the full press release →

EIB and Enefit Green Partner to Fund €180 Million Wind Farm in Estonia

(IN BRIEF) Enefit Green and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have inked a €180 million financing deal to support the construction of Estonia’s Sopi-Tootsi onshore wind farm, boasting a 255-megawatt capacity with 38 wind turbines. This strategic collaboration will significantly … Read the full press release →

Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle Wind Farm Advances with Monopile Anchoring

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, in partnership with Van Oord, has successfully installed 50 monopiles for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. These vital components were manufactured by EEW SPC and transported to the construction site, anchored in the seabed to support … Read the full press release →

Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Farm Emerges as Vital Breeding Ground for Endangered Merlin Population

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Farm in Northumberland, England, has become a crucial breeding ground for the endangered merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey. With the merlin population in the UK dwindling to only around 1,000 pairs, the wind farm … Read the full press release →

RWE to Build Over 30MW Wind Farm in Hesse, Germany, Generating Green Electricity for Thousands of Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH has won a tender to develop a wind farm in the state of Hesse, Germany. The planned wind farm, with a capacity of over 30 megawatts, will be located in the municipality … Read the full press release →

Southwest Scotland Harnesses Clean Energy from Vattenfall’s South Kyle Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has inaugurated the South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm in southwest Scotland, its largest onshore wind farm in the UK. Once fully operational, the wind farm will have a capacity of 240MW, equivalent to powering 187,000 homes annually. … Read the full press release →

Iberdrola Mexico and Mexico Infrastructure Partners Agree on Asset Acquisition for $6 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Mexico and Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP) have signed an agreement where MIP’s trust will acquire 55% of Iberdrola’s gross operating profit (EBITDA) in Mexico, including associated contracts and over 410 jobs. The agreement allows Iberdrola to focus … Read the full press release →

TotalEnergies Accelerates Renewable Energy Development in Kazakhstan with Mirny Wind Farm Agreement

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Mirny wind project in Kazakhstan, marking the country’s largest wind energy initiative. The project involves a 1 GW onshore wind farm and a 600 MWh battery energy storage … Read the full press release →

German Exclusive Economic Zone: Public Participation Begins for Ostwind 3 Project

(IN BRIEF) The public participation phase has begun for the sea route and offshore transformer substation of the Ostwind 3 project in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is accepting comments from public … Read the full press release →

RWE Announces Preferred Suppliers for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm, Thor

(IN BRIEF) RWE has announced the preferred suppliers for all main components of Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, which is planned to have a capacity of over 1,000 MW. The project will be built in the North Sea and … Read the full press release →

PNE AG to Expand Wind Farm Capacity to 207 Megawatts

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company PNE AG is expanding its wind farm portfolio to generate more electricity. Currently, wind farms with a capacity of 207 megawatts are in various stages of development across Germany and France, and are expected to … Read the full press release →

ENGIE and EDP Renewables joint venture invests €2.5bn in French offshore wind project

(IN BRIEF) Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, has announced a €2.5 billion investment in the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind project off the coast of France. With a capacity of around 500 MW, the … Read the full press release →

EnBW Secures €600 Million Loan from EIB for He Dreiht Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) EnBW, a German utility, will receive a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the construction of the He Dreiht wind farm in the North Sea. The wind farm will consist of 64 turbines … Read the full press release →

BLIX acquisition strengthens AFRY’s position as a global leader in clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a Swedish engineering and design company, has acquired Dutch renewable energy consultancy firm BLIX to expand its presence and expertise in the wind energy industry. BLIX specializes in renewable energy solutions and has a strong position in … Read the full press release →

Borealis to rely on renewable electricity from Eneco for its production operations in Belgium

New Borealis PPA takes company closer to goal of using 100% electricity obtained from renewable sources in its major business areas by 2030 Ten-year PPA delivers renewable electricity for even larger share of Borealis operations in Belgium starting January 2024 … Read the full press release →

New digital service called ReWind to help with the decommissioning and recycling of old wind turbines

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 24-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that a new digital service called ReWind launched in cooperation with Reodor Studios, a full-service corporate venture and innovation agency helping leading corporations … Read the full press release →

Equinor announced first electricity generated from the floating wind farm Hywind Tampen in the North Sea

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 14-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced the first electricity generated from the floating wind farm Hywind Tampen in … Read the full press release →

Vattenfall to develop the N-7.2 offshore wind power project off the German North Sea coast

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Government-owned multinational power company, has announced that it has its right of entry for the development of the  N-7.2 offshore wind power project located 85 kilometers off the island of … Read the full press release →

Start of the power generation from Seagreen offshore wind farm off the coast of Angus in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, has announced along with its partner SSE … Read the full press release →

Beginn der Stromerzeugung im Offshore-Windpark Seagreen vor der Küste von Angus in Schottland

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), ein globales Multi-Energieunternehmen mit über 100.000 Mitarbeitern und Präsenz in mehr als 130 Ländern sowie das drittgrößte kohlenstoffarme LNG-Unternehmen der Welt, hat zusammen mit seinem Partner SSE Renewables, einem führenden Entwickler und … Read the full press release →

Africa’s oldest wind farm Koudia Al Baida to double its capacity to 100 MW with financing from EBRD and the Climate Technology Fund (CTF)

Total €49 million financing package from the EBRD and €4.5 million from the CTF to repower Koudia Al Baida wind farm in Morocco Investment to double the wind farm’s capacity and lead to significant CO2 emission reductions First wind-repowering project in … Read the full press release →