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11 Aug 26	Cadeler significantly expands its capabilities in offshore wind foundation T&I with the acquisition of Menck Cadeler, a leading offshore wind installation contractor and operator of the industry’s largest fleet of jack-up wind installation vessels, has announced its strategic acquisition of Menck, a leading global provider of specialist equipment and technology solutions for offshore foundation installation.
11 Aug 26	Germany: Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign battery storage tolling agreement Centrica Energy and Zelestra have signed a physical tolling agreement for 99 MW / 297 MWh of battery storage capacity at Zelestra’s Hilgermissen BESS project, located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
11 Aug 26	Norway: Techouse and partners complete testing of steam generator for offshore installations Technology company Techouse has successfully completed testing of a newly developed compact once-through steam generator that can enable substantial reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from power and heat production at offshore installations. The joint industry project (JIP) is supported by several energy companies, including TotalEnergies and Equinor, plus independent research institute SINTEF Energy Research.
11 Aug 26	UK: Construction complete at RWE’s Enoch Hill onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire RWE, one of Scotland’s leading clean power generators, has confirmed completion of construction of its latest Scottish onshore wind farm, Enoch Hill, located near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. Commissioning of the turbines was completed in May this year, when Enoch Hill became the second new onshore wind farm to be constructed by RWE in Scotland in 2026
11 Aug 26	Italy: Encavis strengthens its Italian business with first large-scale battery storage project Encavis is adding a utility-scale battery storage system to its Italian portfolio for the first time. The standalone battery storage facility in Ceprano (Lazio region) will have an installed capacity of around 65 MW and a storage capacity of around 260 MWh. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028.
11 Aug 26	Germany: OEG wins major subsea corrosion protection contract for Germany's Gennaker offshore wind farm OEG, a leading energy solutions business, has secured a major contract from OWP Gennaker GmbH to deliver a subsea corrosion protection solution for the Gennaker Offshore Wind Farm in the German Baltic Sea, a project developed by the offshore wind infrastructure platform Skyborn Renewables.
11 Aug 26	US: Blue Star Helium has announced delivery of the third helium trailer from the Pinon Canyon Plant Blue Star Helium advises that a third tube trailer of helium from the Pinon Canyon Plant at its Galactica Project in Las Animas County, Colorado has been delivered to the offtaker.
11 Aug 26	ENERCON returns to profitability ENERCON has returned to profitability: after several challenging years, the company reported positive earnings again in 2025. Group revenue reaches EUR 4.45 billion / Second consecutive year of revenue growth of around 16 percent.
10 Aug 26	UK: Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Project strengthens development and welcomes new partner, Sumitomo The Gwynt Glas offshore wind project has today announced a significant strengthening of its joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation joining as an equal partner alongside EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB. Each partner now holds a 33.33% stake, while DP Energy continues to provide critical development support, leveraging its expertise in early stage project delivery and local engagement.
10 Aug 26	US: Snowfox Discovery secures 10,000 acres in Iowa for natural hydrogen exploration Snowfox Discovery, a pioneer in natural hydrogen exploration, has successfully accessed more than 10,000 acres of exploration leases in Audubon County, Iowa. The Company expects its exploration work programme to result in a drilling campaign in late 2027/2028.
10 Aug 26	UK: Chinese wind turbine giant urges Burnham to overturn security ban Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang is seeking to persuade Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overturn a government ban on its equipment, reviving hopes of a major manufacturing investment in Scotland.
10 Aug 26	UK: Neshion Energy Park application submitted to the Scottish Government The application for consent for the proposed Neshion Energy Park has been submitted to the Scottish Government. The project is located adjacent to Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, strategically placed to underpin the next stage of Shetland’s energy transition.
10 Aug 26	Cadeler strengthens future installation capacity with firm orders for two new T-class vessels Cadeler has signed firm contracts with COSCO Shipping Offshore shipyard in Qidong, China, for the construction of two new T-class offshore wind installation vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031.
10 Aug 26	UK: Fred. Olsen Renewables files planning application for a 20-turbine wind farm at Invercassley in Sutherland Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland.
09 Aug 26	ABO Energy agrees the sale of its Polish and Hungarian subsidiaries ABO Energy has agreed, as planned, the sale of its Hungarian and Polish subsidiaries. The Greek company PPC, the leading South-East European integrated utility Group, will acquire the two companies, including all 38 ABO Energy employees in the two countries, a development pipeline with a total capacity of around two gigawatts, and five operational solar parks with a combined capacity of 82 megawatts as well as a 17 megawatts solar farm nearing completion.