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08 May 26![]() |
UK: Elements Green acquires 300MW Newarthill BESS project to strengthen UK storage pipeline Elements Green has completed the acquisition of the Newarthill Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project from Geocore, marking a further expansion of its UK energy storage portfolio. |
08 May 26![]() |
France: Voltalia announces commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies, has announced the commissioning of three photovoltaic power plants in south of France, representing a total capacity of 26.9 megawatts. |
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UK: Thistle Wind Partners submits offshore plans for Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm Thistle Wind Partners (TWP) has taken the next step in the development of its Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm project with the submission of its offshore consent application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate - Licensing and Operation Team. |
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UK: NSTA heavyweights join impressive line-up of speakers at 25th All-Energy Conference Big hitters from the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) will lend their weight to thought-provoking conversations about the UK’s energy security at a flagship event in Scotland next week. The All-Energy Exhibition and Conference – which brings together leading voices from across the low-carbon sectors, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary – takes place in Glasgow on 13-14 May. |
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UK needs 5GW of offshore wind every year to stay on track for government goals The UK needs to deliver at least 5 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind every year if it is to meet the government’s clean power goals, according to a new report published today by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). |
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Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance Ørsted’s Board of Directors have approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. |
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UK: Record-breaking turbine blades arrive at Mill Rig Wind Farm The delivery of the longest turbine blades ever to be installed at a UK onshore wind farm is now underway, marking a major milestone in the development of Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire. |
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'European leadership depends on integration, scale, and protection of strategic industries' Industrial Champion – Event in Hamburg marked 10 years since the integration of Nordex and ACCIONA Windpower. 'Europe is the world leader in decarbonisation and electrification. Whether the continent continues to lead or not depends on the market integration, scale, and protection of strategic industries,' said José Manuel Entrecanales, Chairman and CEO of ACCIONA. |
06 May 26![]() |
Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. |
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UK: NSTA decision to offer Gas Storage Licence to EnergyPathways AIM-listed EnergyPathways, the UK energy transition company, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited, is to be awarded a Gas Storage Licence ('GSL') by the North Sea Transition Authority ('NSTA') in connection with its MESH project. |
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Egypt: Scatec signs equity partnership agreement for Obelisk in Egypt Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has signed a shareholder agreement with National Bank of Egypt (NBE), the largest commercial bank in Egypt, for an equity partnership in Scatec’s 1.1GW solar and 100MW/200MWh battery storage hybrid project, Obelisk in Egypt. |
05 May 26![]() |
Germany: Vestas announces 117 MW of orders in Germany Vestas has announced three orders in Germany as part of its Q2 order intake. The orders comprise: Nienwohlde 31 MW, Vogelsberg 50 MW and Münk Arbach 36 MW. |






















