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25 Aug 26 |
UK: Masdar strengthens commitment to UK energy security with second battery storage project starting operations Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has strengthened its commitment to UK energy security with its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country starting commercial operations. The opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects in the UK. |
25 Aug 26 |
ENERCON receives the final type certificate for its flagship turbine, the E-175 EP5 E2 ENERCON has received the final type certificate for its flagship turbine, the E-175 EP5 E2. Following the successful completion of the validation phase, certification body TÜV SÜD confirmed compliance with the international IECRE standard and officially handed over the certification documents. |
25 Aug 26 |
H1 Interim Financial Results 2026: Cadeler delivers on its strategy, with strong financial results Cadeler has published its interim financial results for the first half of 2026 reporting strong financial performance, with both revenue and EBITDA more than doubling compared to Cadeler’s results for the first half of 2025. The results demonstrate that Cadeler’s fleet strategy is delivering as intended, positioning the company to support customers through the next phase of offshore wind development. |
24 Aug 26 |
Italy: Vestas announces a new 65 MW order in Italy Vestas has announced a new 65 MW order in Italy as part of its Q3 order intake. The 65 MW order includes includes V162-6.5 MW turbines and a 25-year AOM 5000 Service Agreement. Delivery and commissioning is planned for second half of 2027. |
24 Aug 26 |
Germany: Zelestra brings first German project into operation with 27.5 MW Klevenow solar plant Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has reached full commercial operation at its 27.5 MWdc Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany - the company's first project to come online in the country. Two more solar plants and a BESS project are set to enter construction before the year is out. |
24 Aug 26 |
UK: Low Carbon secures Development Consent Order for Beacon Fen Energy Park Leading renewable energy company, Low Carbon, has secured development consent for its Beacon Fen Energy Park in Lincolnshire, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its solar and storage portfolio that will help support UK climate targets. |
24 Aug 26 |
Norway: Statkraft applies for licence to build new Høyanger K5 hydropower plant Statkraft has applied for a licence from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to build a new Høyanger hydropower plant and Breidal hydropower plant in Høyanger municipality. The hydropower plants will replace the existing Høyanger K5A and K5B hydropower plants and provide more renewable power for the industry and increased flexible capacity, without new reservoirs or additional water resources. |
23 Aug 26 |
Poland: 111 Baltica 2 foundations completed on schedule. PGE and Ørsted successfully conclude monopile installation All monopiles have now been installed at the Baltica 2 offshore construction site – 107 for wind turbines and 4 for offshore substations. PGE and Ørsted completed this key stage on schedule. The completion of monopile installation marks the end of one of the most important stages in the construction of the offshore part of Baltica 2. |
23 Aug 26 |
Australia: GE Vernova supports Quinbrook to deliver all three stages of one of Australia’s largest battery energy storage projects GE Vernova has been chosen by Quinbrook for the third stage of the Supernode Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Queensland. With this contract, GE Vernova will provide power conversion, control and integration technologies across all three stages of one of Australia’s largest battery energy storage developments. |
