Generation
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Austria’s largest green hydrogen plant has secured substantial European financing. A 140MW electrolyser will supply renewable hydrogen to the Schwechat refinery from 2027.
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France has secured approval for major offshore wind support funding. The 25-year scheme covers eleven projects across Atlantic, North Sea, and Mediterranean waters.
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France’s EFGL floating wind farm has reached full operational output. Three 10MW turbines will now provide operating data on floating foundations, moorings, dynamic cables, and Mediterranean grid integration.
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Ukraine is preparing tenders for 1.5GW of flexible generation capacity. Projects must provide black-start capability, reinforced protection, and rapid delivery across regions facing severe electricity shortages.
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Baltic Power has begun delivering offshore electricity into Poland’s grid. More than 50 turbines are installed, while commissioning continues across the project’s 1.2GW generation, transmission, and control systems.
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Germany has approved legislation enabling eleven gigawatts of reliability procurement. Two 4.5GW auctions are scheduled during 2026, followed by a further technology-neutral round in 2027 covering dispatchable generation and storage.
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Sizewell B’s extension keeps nuclear capacity in Britain’s mix longer. The UK government and EDF have agreed terms supporting a 20-year operational extension from 2035 to 2055.
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ABB and Ørsted are testing AI fault prediction in Denmark. The Avedøre Power Station pilot will use existing electrical system data to detect developing faults earlier.
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Greece has raised offshore wind ambition with firmer grid detail. A new decree sets 2.35GW of planned capacity across defined marine zones and connection points.
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Serbia’s largest storage plan has drawn early international developer interest. Six companies have submitted expressions of interest for the proposed Đerdap 3 pumped-storage hydropower project.