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Cadeler has completed turbine installation at Germany’s He Dreiht project. The 960MW wind farm is the first commercial-scale deployment of Vestas’ 15MW V236 platform.
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ContourGlobal has ordered three gigawatt-hours of CATL battery storage systems. The 526-container framework covers four-hour projects in Scotland, Greece, and Chile and creates a common equipment platform across three large developments.
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Evolt Charging has become Ratio EV’s first accredited service partner. Manufacturer training now covers specification, commissioning, and maintenance of Ratio’s single and dual-socket charging equipment up to 22kW.
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RWE has completed construction at its Enoch Hill wind farm. The 70MW East Ayrshire project uses 15 Nordex turbines and follows first electricity in April and completion of turbine commissioning during May.
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European Energy has secured financing for its Cornwall hybrid project. Danske Bank is providing £58.1 million for the 68MW solar and 47.5MW/95MWh battery development already under construction at Indian Queens.
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UK Power Networks is digitising land-access agreements with artificial intelligence. Wayl‑Ease combines image recognition, mapping, automated workflows, and digital contracting as the network operator moves the consent platform through its beta-stage development.
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NESO will gain faster access to rotating demand cuts nationwide. Ofgem-approved Grid and Distribution Code changes take effect on 13 August, formalising the Demand Control Rotation Protocol for short-term electricity supply shortages.
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ACCIONA will build two battery systems beside Spanish renewable assets. The 33MW/66MWh programme covers two-hour installations in Cuenca and Palencia, with both systems scheduled to enter operation by the end of 2027.
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Grid-scale solar supplied a record 9.4% of Ireland’s July electricity. Wind contributed around 22% and 614GWh, while gas supplied 43% and net electricity imports accounted for approximately 24%.
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ORLEN has commissioned a 42.2MW solar farm at Mažeikiai refinery. The 45GWh-a-year installation is expected to meet around 7% of ORLEN Lietuva’s electricity demand and reduce annual procurement costs by approximately €4 million.