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Chile’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has released the preliminary terms for its 2026/01 electricity supply tender, seeking 2,835 GWh of electricity per year through long-term contracts. This…
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European Energy will commission a 25 MW / 65 MWh battery energy storage system in Anykščiai, Lithuania, combining battery storage with its existing 78.5 MW solar park…
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Author: Derek Michalski, Editor Austria’s hydrogen sector received a significant boost in June with the formal signing of agreements for the H2 Hub Bergla project, a development…
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Voith is modernizing two additional pump-turbines at the Torrejón hydroelectric power plant in Spain. The contract from Iberdrola Generación S.A. builds on an ongoing modernization project and…
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Statkraft has decided to build the Blåfjell Pump, which will channel more water directly into Blåsjø, Norway’s largest hydropower reservoir. This will increase production in the Ulla-Førre…
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European Energy will continue providing technical asset management services for six Polish wind farms owned by Enea Nowa Energia through the end of 2027. • European Energy…
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Chile’s energy transition in 2026 is no longer defined by questions of ambition, resource availability or even technology cost. Those debates have largely been resolved in favour…
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Landmark signal for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy and the decarbonisation of industry: EWE and Salzgitter Flachstahl agree long-term supply of 10,000 tons of green hydrogen…
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Hydrogen has always promised something batteries struggle to match: fast refuelling and high energy storage potential. Yet one of the biggest obstacles for hydrogen vehicles has never…
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Plans to develop a 600MW Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) facility, which will use excess renewable energy to generate green hydrogen for electricity generation, have today been…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has started validation of a new 100% hydrogen engine to power Spain’s national electricity grid in Bermeo, northern Spain – the world’s first demonstration of a large-scale, 100% hydrogen engine. The trial marks a major step forward…
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Plenitude has started production at the second 200 MW block of the Renopool photovoltaic project, located in the municipality of Solana de los Barros, in Badajoz, Extremadura…
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ENGIE and European Energy have entered into a cooperation agreement to advance the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Denmark. The project is designed to…
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Gas Engineers to Train with Natural Gas and Hydrogen. GasNet, the Czech Republic’s largest gas distributor, has opened a unique gas training facility at its site in…
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Schneider Electric and Kraken today announce a strategic partnership to accelerate global adoption of electricity demand flexibility. Schneider Electric and Kraken are partnering to deliver new solutions…
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Klaipėda Port has officially opened Lithuania’s first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to clean energy. The new station…
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ACCIONA Energía has announced the construction of a new 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile’s Atacama Desert, doubling its planned energy storage capacity in the…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €175 million loan to Public Power Corporation (PPC) to support renewable energy projects across Bulgaria, Greece and Romania. This financing…
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The Port of Alicante has taken a major step forward in its decarbonisation strategy with the launch of a public tender for the construction and operation of…
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Author: Derek Michalski, Editor, The Voice of Renewables Spain has emerged as one of Europe’s most ambitious hydrogen markets. Supported by some of the continent’s strongest solar and…
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Author: Derek Michalski, Editor, The Voice of Renewables The immediate market reaction to the war involving Iran has been predictable. Analysts have focused on oil prices, LNG…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to US$ 12.1 million (€10.4 million) to Kawar Energy, a leading Jordanian renewable energy…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting Latvia’s biomethane production capacity and use of renewable fuels with a €26 million loan to SIA Next Biogas,…
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Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid and Gijos, the company managing Vilnius’s urban energy ecosystem, have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the connection of 32 MW…
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Plug Power has announced two significant milestones spanning both its operational and financial strategy, with the company reaching final investment decision (FID) on a major UK green…
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Germany’s green hydrogen ambitions continue to face significant delivery challenges, with nearly 12GW of planned electrolysis capacity yet to reach final investment decision (FID) despite the introduction…
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Rolls-Royce has successfully operated a jet engine at full take-off power using 100% hydrogen fuel, marking a significant milestone in the development of low-carbon aviation technologies and…
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Bosch Engineering and Maserati are set to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen combustion technology at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, unveiling a hydrogen-powered racing engine…
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Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled a significant new chapter in its hydrogen mobility programme with the public debut of its TR LH2 Racing Prototype ahead of the…
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ITM Power and Protium Green Solutions have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of industrial-scale green hydrogen projects across the United Kingdom, marking a…
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Germany has awarded more than €1.3 billion (£1.1 billion) in subsidies to three major Danish green hydrogen projects, providing a significant boost to cross-border hydrogen trade and…
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Statkraft and Elkem ASA have signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that secures competitive and predictable electricity supply for Elkem’s plant in Bjølvefossen, Norway. The…
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Iberdrola has been awarded eight projects in the first European auction for the decarbonisation of industrial heat promoted by the European Commission’s ‘Innovation Fund’, an initiative that…
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UK technology group Johnson Matthey has said its hydrogen business is expected to become cash-flow positive during the current financial year, marking a potential turning point after…
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Matrix Renewables, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, and EPC contractor SOLV Energy announced the start of construction on the Tormes Solar Project, marked by a…
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A parliamentary meeting has been held in support of a campaign to secure £500 million in government funding for the Humber region, as industry leaders, trade unions…
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Author: Derek Michalski, Editor, The Voice of Renewables Germany has spent the better part of five years positioning itself as Europe’s future hydrogen powerhouse. It published strategies,…
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Two powerhouses in wind farm design, modelling and operational planning, Youwind and Shoreline Wind have today announced a strategic partnership and product integration to deliver a complete,…
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European Energy has commenced construction of the Indian Queens solar and battery project in Cornwall, advancing a renewable energy asset with integrated storage that has cPPA and…
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Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green hydrogen for the decarbonisation of industry and mobility, and STRABAG, a leading European technology group for…
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When constructing the large-scale Juliusburg/Krukow solar park in Germany, Vattenfall is cutting CO₂ emissions across the construction phase and supply chain by 67% through the use of low-emission steel…
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Irish renewable energy developer, N1 Capital Limited, is planning to begin construction of a large-scale green hydrogen and synthetic methane production facility in the industrial district of Panevėžys in 2028.…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €20 million in the first green bond issued by Eesti Energia, the Estonian state-owned energy group. The…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, has announced the procurement of three 220 kV controlled shunt reactors for the construction of the Harmony Link interconnection. To date, Lithuania has only…
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By Derek Michalski, Editor, The Voice of Renewables Whitelaw Brae Wind Farm, developed by Thrive Renewables, is located in the Scottish Borders near Tweedsmuir and is now…
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With the Dainbach Wind Farm, EnBW has expanded its commitment to renewable energy in the Main-Tauber district. Four modern wind turbines will now feed climate-friendly electricity into…
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By Derek Michalski, Editor, The Voice of Renewables The mood around hydrogen in Europe has changed. Only a few years ago, the sector was defined by sweeping…
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Poland is accelerating the development of its hydrogen mobility infrastructure through the “Clean Cities – Hydrogen Mobility in Poland” programme, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s largest…
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Fortum has officially inaugurated its Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland, marking a significant step forward in the development of hydrogen production technologies in the Nordic region. The…
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Germany’s hydrogen ambitions are receiving renewed backing from Brussels, even as questions remain over how quickly the fuel can be deployed across hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation.…
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Gonvarri Industries and Iberdrola are giving fresh momentum to industrial electrification in Europe through the signing of a 10-year renewable energy PPA. The agreement covers the annual supply of 26,000…
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PNE AG has announced the issuance of a new corporate bond as part of its strategy to strengthen long-term growth and optimise its financing structure. The new…
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Greece has unveiled a comprehensive new Special Spatial Planning Framework for Renewable Energy Sources (RES), introducing significantly stricter land-use rules for solar and wind developments while aiming…
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Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, and Carlton Power, the UK independent energy infrastructure development company, today announce that they…
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Statkraft announces updated estimates for investments in Norwegian power generation and plans to invest around NOK 80 billion over the next ten years. This positions the company…
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NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. Dominion Energy shareholders will…
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European Energy has started construction on a 225.5 MW agrivoltaic project near Vizzini in Sicily, following a final investment decision exceeding EUR 200 million. The project is…
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thyssenkrupp nucera and Moeve have signed an engineering, procurement, fabrication and supply contract for thyssenkrupp nucera to provide its equipment for 300 megawatts (MW) of its alkaline…
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Imagine significantly increasing renewable energy output while optimizing an existing grid connection—without building entirely new infrastructure. That is exactly what Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is doing…
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Statkraft and Swedish developer OX2 have signed a seven-year, 235-MW battery energy storage agreement in Finland. This is Statkraft’s largest BESS PPA in the Nordics to date. …
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The largest commercial battery energy storage system in Lithuania to date has joined the electricity balancing market. A new participant has joined the electricity balancing market organised…
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The green hydrogen project at the Port of Klaipėda is entering the testing phase. Preparations have begun to test the equipment already installed at the site of…
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Independent renewable energy company Qair announced the award of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for 190 MWp of solar projects in the UK marking the start of its…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior secured loan of up to €34 million to Solar World SRL, RB Solar Energy SRL…
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Along the Maasvlakte beach, the energy transition is becoming physically apparent. Temporary work areas, elevated platforms and preparatory activities now signal the next phase in the development…
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Scatec’s joint venture renewable energy platform in South Africa, Lyra Energy (Lyra), has signed power purchase agreements (PPA) with three top tier commercial and industrial offtakers for…
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CAPE Holland, a global leader in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a key company within the Venterra Group, is pleased to announce that it has secured…
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The Iberdrola Group is making progress in its drive for electrification in Australia with two new energy storage milestones in the state of New South Wales. The…
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European Energy has inaugurated Northern Europe’s largest combined solar and battery park in Kvosted, Denmark. The hybrid asset includes a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS),…
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has agreed to acquire Ørsted’s European onshore business with over 800 MW in…
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SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP), Scatec ASA’s joint venture with Aboitiz Renewables, inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation in the Philippines, has reached financial close…
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Schroders Greencoat, the specialist energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, has entered into an agreement with METLEN Energy & Metals, a multinational industrial and energy company,…
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Independent renewable energy company Qair has obtained the construction permit for its 20 MW/44 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Fuchsstadt, Germany. This milestone marks…
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EnBW is celebrating an important construction milestone for the He Dreiht offshore wind farm, with 32 of a total of 64 wind turbines having been built in…
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Alpiq is consistently pursuing its growth strategy in the area of flexible assets: the Swiss energy company has acquired the Cheviré operational battery storage facility in the…
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The Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC), a major European infrastructure project developed jointly by six transmission system operators: Gasgrid (Finland), Elering (Estonia), Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia), Amber Grid (Lithuania),…
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European Energy A/S and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. have secured a green-financing bridge facility for their joint venture developing the solar park and e-methanol plant in Kassø,…
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Enery, an independent renewable power producer in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) announces the start of the Ogrezeni hybrid project, combining photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery storage,…
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PowerBank Corporation announced it has executed a lease agreement on a 5 MW AC hybrid solar plus battery energy storage project known as the NY-Holland Glnwd project…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year optimised maintenance agreement with the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) in the United States. The agreement covers KYMEA’s new 75…
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Encavis, the Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator, has acquired five solar parks with a total generation capacity of 265 megawatts (MW) from EDP Renewables Italia Holding…
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Greece’s electricity system is accelerating towards a flexible, renewables-centric architecture. At the centre of this transition stand energy aggregators – market participants responsible for representing renewable-energy plants,…
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Plenitude today inaugurates the Caparacena solar project in Chimeneas (Granada) at a ceremony attended also by institutional representatives, including the Secretary General of Energy of the Junta…
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Lithuania has rapidly become one of the most dynamic markets in Europe for energy aggregation, driven by its fast-growing renewable energy capacity, advanced smart-metering infrastructure, and regulatory…
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Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has signed shareholder agreements with Norfund, the Norwegian investment fund for developing countries and EDF power solutions, an international…
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The Italian energy agency GSE has awarded European Energy Contract for Difference (CfD) tariffs for five solar projects with a combined capacity of 513 MW. The projects…
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Alpiq, a leading player in the European energy sector, and Vialis, a regional French distribution company based in Haut-Rhin, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership…
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Toki Power Holding GmbH (Toki Power), the electricity trading part of Renalfa Solarpro Group (Renalfa Group), closed a major transaction in Romania – the acquisition of a…
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Jan De Nul is commissioning two high-tech simulators at its Aalst office. The eye-catcher is the crane simulator designed for the installation of wind farms at sea.…
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Alpiq is expanding its position in the European flexibility market and has secured its first 370 MW project pipeline for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany.…
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Elering and Enefit Power, a subsidiary of Eesti Energia, signed an agreement to ensure island operation capability following a public procurement process. Under the agreement, Enefit Power…
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Enefit Green has signed an agreement to sell its Tolpanvaara wind farm in Finland to TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund, marking a strategic step in focusing on the…
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The 2nd annual Hydrogen Horizons – Baltics Nordics CEE conference will bring together leading experts, policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders on 18 November 2026 to accelerate the…
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Lazard Asset Management today announced that the Lazard Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund has successfully completed the sale of its interest in Shawton Energy Limited to AMPYR Distributed…
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Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid is announcing a public consultation on a new option for electricity consumers connected to the transmission network to choose a dynamic…
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Ignitis Renewables has confirmed that it will fully implement the recommendations issued by the National Audit Office following its assessment of Curonian Nord, Lithuania’s flagship commercial offshore wind…
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The Baltic electricity transmission system operators (TSOs), together with regional partners, have reached a significant milestone in the evolution of the Baltic power market. The launch of…
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Romania enters 2026 with renewed momentum across its solar and energy-storage markets — but also with a sharper sense of discipline. The era of inflated pipelines and…
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Finnish Sinebrychoff, part of the Carlsberg Group, and Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator Encavis have signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Sinebrychoff, Finland’s leading brewery…
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As of November 6, legal entities are invited to apply for financing for standalone energy storage parks connected directly to the electrical grid. 📢 The Ministry of Energy, together with the National…
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Rheinmetall is taking another step forward in its cooperation with Lithuania to support European and Atlantic security – right on NATO’s eastern flank. A new plant for…
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Schoenherr advised Enery, a leading independent green power producer in Central Eastern Europe, on its acquisition of a portfolio of 32 operational photovoltaic (PV) power plants across…
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The Baltic States are at a pivotal moment in their energy transition, where it is essential to strike a balance between market competitiveness, grid security, supply reliability,…
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Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed as marine warranty survey (MWS) services provider to support Hellenic Cables’s installation of the upgraded interconnectors that will improve…
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Europe can ensure the reliable operation of its critical infrastructure and armed forces only through a stable and independent fuel supply — both in times of peace…
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October 2025 was a dynamic month for Greece’s energy transition, marked by a wave of announcements and milestones across solar, wind, hydrogen, energy storage and grid development.…
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In October 2025, Lithuania continued to make significant strides in its energy transition, focusing on expanding renewable generation, energy storage, and grid resilience. The country has been…
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Written for The Voice of Renewables by Renwise. Lithuania’s renewable energy capacity is growing impressively, but faces a reality that is holding back projects: only a fifth…
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BESS developer Apatura has signed an agreement with renewable energy company Drax Group, who will initially acquire three battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects located in Scotland and Northern…
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Enery, a leading independent green power producer in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced the acquisition of Project Lassie—a portfolio comprising 32 operational photovoltaic (PV) power plants across…
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RWE is building Germany’s largest battery storage facility to date at the Gundremmingen energy site. The 400-megawatt plant will have a storage capacity of 700 megawatt hours…
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Hydrogen is fast becoming a pillar of Europe’s clean energy transition. As nations work to decarbonise transport and industry, hydrogen offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels…
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The Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power, has signed a €35 million project finance agreement with Ringkjøbing Landbobank to finance the construction and operation of a large-scale hybrid project in Høegholm, Denmark,…
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REFI Sun, a company owned by INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, which is managed by INVL Asset Management, the leading alternative asset manager in the Baltics, raised…
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Axpo and Energix, a leading renewable energy developer and independent power producer, have signed an agreement to optimise the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland.…
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Vattenfall and SSAB have signed a new agreement for the delivery of 120 tonnes of fossil-free steel for what will be the world’s first fossil-free dam gate.…
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The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has appointed ABL Group company OWC to support the geophysical and geotechnical surveys at two wind farm areas offshore Portugal. IPMA is Portugal’s national authority…
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Technology group Wärtsilä will deliver a large energy storage system in Australia, which will be Wärtsilä’s second DC-coupled project in the country. Significantly, this will be the…
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EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) – one of Germany’s and Europe’s largest fully integrated energy companies, and the leading provider of fast-charging infrastructure in Germany – has…
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Saras S.p.A. announces that Sardeolica S.r.l. has sold its subsidiary SarHelianto S.r.l., to PLT energia S.r.l., a leading Italian operator in the renewable energy sector. SarHelianto S.r.l.…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator “Litgrid” has published the country’s electricity system indicators for July–September 2025. In the third quarter of this year, electricity production in Lithuania increased by 16% compared to…
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European Energy sells 50% of its 111 MW Saldus solar and battery project in Latvia to Sampension, one of Denmark’s largest pension funds. The project combines a…
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Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is visiting Azerbaijan with an Estonian business delegation to strengthen economic and digital cooperation between the two countries. The delegation includes 15 companies…
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As Europe accelerates its transition to low-emission transport, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing to produce green hydrogen on-site from next year. The project, led by the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, is…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid continues to advance both domestic and international energy resilience projects. The company has announced a public tender for the reconstruction of key transmission…
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Cool and overcast weather last week increased electricity consumption and led to low solar power generation. Calm weather on Sunday evening and this morning caused electricity price…
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Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been appointed to support Interreg North Sea’s multilateral NORSAIC project, which aims to improve cooperation and governance in marine spatial planning for a sustainable North Sea…
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METLEN announces the signing of a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENGIE, a leading energy transition utility. Under the PPA, METLEN will supply solar generated power from six sites…
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Ignitis Group, a renewables-focused integrated utility, has secured EUR 318 million in non-recourse project financing from a strong group of lenders, comprising both institutional and commercial banks,…
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In recent years, the European Union has made decisive progress toward ending its dependence on Russian energy. On 6 May 2025, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a direct equity investment of up to €16.8 million in IE‑Energy Projekt, a newly established joint‑stock company developing a…
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Author: Davide Barbieri, PhD As renewable energy becomes the backbone of global decarbonisation, the sector faces a rapidly growing but often underestimated risk: cyberthreats. Solar farms, wind…
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Stargate Hydrogen, a European deep-tech company pioneering ceramic-based electrolysis technology, and OX2, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement to…
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Enedis, France’s largest distribution system operator (DSO), has renewed its framework agreement with ABB to continue modernizing the country’s electricity networks. The five-year deal, which can be…
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Jan De Nul launched its newest cable-laying vessel: the Fleeming Jenkin. The company will use it to install subsea cables for the transmission of renewable energy. The…
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Vestas has confirmed that it is pausing development of its much-anticipated offshore wind factory in the Polish port city of Szczecin, citing a downturn in European offshore…
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Lithuanian TSO “Energijos skirstymo operatorius” (ESO), together with one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Danish company Vestas, has established a “corridor” stretching from Klaipėda to…
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Mercedes-Benz AG and the energy park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) have received permission to start installation of a wind farm at the Mercedes-Benz test track in Papenburg, northern Germany. By 2027, 20 wind turbines witha capacity of 140 megawatts (MW) will be built on the site as part of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Around 20 percent of the annual electricity requirements of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany can be covered by this after commissioning.…
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In a major milestone in the construction of Stranoch wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway, key turbine parts, including blades and tower sections, have started being delivered…
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Renalfa IPP has completed the repowering of its Kaolinovo photovoltaic (PV) park in Northeast Bulgaria, which is now fully operational. Originally commissioned in 2012 with a capacity…
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The UK government has announced a major initiative to boost the clean energy workforce, aiming to create 400,000 new jobs by 2030. The move is part of…
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Greece has long been synonymous with shipping. Greek shipowners control the largest merchant fleet in the world, with around 5,700 vessels — representing 20% of global tonnage…
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VoltH2, which develops plants for green hydrogen to decarbonize industry and transport, has achieved an important milestone in its FID process in Germany: the BImSchG permit for…
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At the site of the former Moorburg coal-fired power plant, the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) – a consortium of the two partners Luxcara and Hamburger Energiewerke…
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Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC), Greece’s largest electricity supplier, has recently issued a €775 million green bond under the “5NC2 Green SUN” structure, marking a significant step…
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Greece are transitioning from early-stage pilots to critical infrastructure, driven by a rapidly maturing regulatory framework and increasing investor appetite. Multiple…
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Principia has announced the completion of its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) unit — commercially named “Themelio” — in the Vouno area of Chalkidiki, near Polygyros. As one…
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Lithuania is making strong strides toward decarbonising its industry through a combination of ambitious policy, green‑investment projects, growing cleantech capacity, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Key sectors —…
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Green Highland, a Voith Company, has signed a long-term agreement to provide full operational support and maintenance services at the Kinlochleven hydropower plant, which is one of…
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Release by Scatec, majority owned by Scatec ASA has signed new lease agreements totalling 64 MW of solar power and 10 MWh of battery storage across Liberia…
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PowerBank Corporation announced it has executed lease and power purchase agreements with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) for the development of a…
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The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) announced a strategic ten-year corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) with Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), the UK telecommunications provider formed through the merger…
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Imerys, the global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, has entered into a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE, a world leader in low-carbon energy and…
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Polenergia – Poland’s largest private energy group – and KGHM – one of the world’s leading producers of copper and silver – have signed a contract for…
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Infineon Technologies AG has concluded Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with PNE AG and Statkraft for green electricity. Over the next ten years, Infineon will purchase green electricity…
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV), has signed an agreement to divest a 50% ownership stake in Coalburn 2…
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The SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar Group (SHS Group), together with its subsidiaries Dillinger (Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke) and Saarstahl (Saarstahl Aktiengesellschaft), has successfully secured financing for its Power4Steel…
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Lhyfe, one of the world’spioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for the decarbonisation of mobility and industry, inaugurated its first commercial production site in Germany in the…
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European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) and the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator Amber Grid have completed the strategic process started back in 2023 – the transfer of…
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Through the acquisition of a majority stake in two agrivoltaic projects from DCH, DRI marks another significant step forward in the development of renewable energy portfolio in Italy. …
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Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund has invested in Smiltene, a wind farm located in Latvia, approximately 120 kilometres northeast of Riga. The Fund and AEI, a fund…
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Apple is significantly expanding its clean energy projects across Europe with new large-scale solar and wind farms now in development in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has launched GEMS Pulse, a breakthrough predictive analytics solution designed to increase the financial and performance output of energy storage facilities. Batteries generate thousands…
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Lithuania stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. Having successfully synchronised its power grid with continental Europe and launched major tenders for large-scale battery energy…
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for their pioneering work on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — porous crystalline materials constructed from metal ions…
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In 2025, Greece has accelerated its plans for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), signalling a shift in policy, financing, and market expectations. However, while the scale…
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Europe’s energy sector is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. Smart grids, renewable integration, and decentralised energy markets are redefining how electricity is generated, distributed and traded. This…
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Polish Government, the Sejm, has adopted new legislation for the renewable energy sector by an overwhelming majority. The new law primarily concerns offshore wind energy but also…
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After the successful completion of scheduled maintenance works, the “NordBalt” interconnection has been re-energised two days earlier than planned. Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, reports that following…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Croatia’s green energy transition with a senior non-recourse project finance loan of up to €12.2 million to RP…
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METLEN and Karatzis Group of Companies are entering into a new strategic partnership, through a joint venture with ownership stakes of 49% and 51% respectively, for the…
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The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has approved nearly €45 million in funding to expand high-capacity electricity storage systems nationwide, with a new call for applications opening on 10…
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Jan De Nul signed a contract with Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) for the installation of export cables on the Taiwanese wind farm Formosa 4. To bring the…
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda urged joint action to bring together science, policy, and finance to deliver clean energy in Asia and the Pacific. Speaking…
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Weekly round-up of the latest developments in Greece’s energy sector, based on research by The Voice of Renewables. From policy updates and major investments to the challenges facing industry…
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Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, is launching the preparation and construction works for the reconstruction of two 110 kV overhead transmission lines — Panevėžys–Ekranas II and Panevėžys–Velžys I. One of…
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Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) announces that the second offshore wind tender (for the development rights to a 700 MW offshore wind farm) is considered not to…
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A new participant has joined the electricity balancing market organized by Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, and submitted its first bids – a 1 MW…
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A Bold Path to Independence Lithuania’s energy transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Once heavily reliant on Russian energy imports, the small Baltic nation has reinvented…
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KK Wind Solutions, a global leader in power, control, and cooling solutions for renewables, will deliver key technologies for a green hydrogen plant concept being developed by…
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Two leading global food companies, Mars and Cargill, announced they are spurring the development of more than 224MWac* of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power…
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King’s Cross, the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in Central London for over 150 years, has entered into a landmark Virtual Power Purchase…
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Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas has officially announced the formation of his core political team, reinforcing the ministry’s capacity to drive Lithuania’s energy transition goals. The Ministry…
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Independent renewable energy company Qair announces the successful financing of its renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Occitanie, France. This landmark €55 million financing, secured in partnership with Crédit…
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Electromontaj is proud to announce that it has won the tender for the construction of the 400 kV Gădălin–Suceava overhead power line, a strategic project of national significance…
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Stargate Hydrogen, a European-born innovator in the field of green hydrogen production technologies, announced today the launch of two major new product families: The new products are…
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Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been awarded a contract by Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to support the installation of…
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Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has resumed the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. On September 8, the procedures were temporarily suspended following…
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Hungary has taken a significant step towards accelerating wind energy development by proposing the designation of 17 districts as “eased areas” (also referred to as renewables acceleration…
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Lithuania takes another step in strengthening the regional electricity market – a public consultation is launched on increasing the transmission capacity of the electricity interconnections between Lithuania…
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In 2025, Chile’s energy sector saw a surge of green Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and associated investments, signalling a maturation of its renewable energy market. These deals—ranging…
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As Europe’s energy systems undergo rapid digital transformation, the intersection between cybersecurity and energy resilience has never been more critical. This Weekend Read explores how the continent’s…
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On 28 April 2025, at 12:33 p.m., the Iberian Peninsula experienced a total blackout. Spain and Portugal went dark, leaving streets empty, trains stalled mid-journey, elevators frozen, and digital…
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Hungary is striving for a leading role in the production and storage of green energy. The general rules for the establishment of wind farms were adopted the…
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KN Energies, with the aim of promoting the optimisation of renewable energy infrastructure and the efficient use of energy resources, submitted an application to the Lithuanian Energy…
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Enery has inaugurated one of the largest photovoltaic plants in Styria, which, together with Energie Steiermark, will now supply around 5,450 households with green electricity. A historic…
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Electricity prices in Lithuania remained stable in September 2025 despite falling solar output and rising consumption, thanks to stronger wind generation, increased thermal production, and higher import…
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ACL Energy and BW ESS have announced a significant expansion of their joint project development pipeline for stand-alone, utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Italy. Building…
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €50 million in a senior unsecured bond issued by GEK TERNA S.A., holding company of GEK TERNA…
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Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Seaway7 for the supply of approximately 165km of 66kV submarine inter-array cables and…
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