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EDF has completed turbine installation at Scotland’s Stranoch wind farm. Electrical works are progressing towards energisation and full operation in 2027.
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British fusion regulators have formalised early engagement for prospective developers. The voluntary process provides earlier Environment Agency and HSE access before formal regulatory applications begin.
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Britain and America are expanding fusion engineering cooperation through agreements. New work covers AI, advanced computing, regulation, materials, skills, and industrial supply chains.
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Nordex will repower a German wind site with five turbines. The 34MW Rauschenberg project replaces 3MW of ageing capacity with 6.8MW N175/6.X machines on 199-metre hub-height towers.
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Naturgy will invest €330 million repowering six Spanish wind farms. The programme replaces 274 turbines with 40 newer machines while adding 26MW/94MWh of battery storage.
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Latvenergo is evaluating renewable acquisitions totalling up to 250MW capacity. Wind and hybrid projects will be assessed as the utility works towards 2,300MW of additional generating capacity.
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RWE and Masdar are assessing Germany’s 2027 offshore auctions together. Their cooperation carries an indicative investment value above €3bn as six postponed areas move into next year’s tender programme.
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Gennaker has secured €2.1bn financing to enter full construction phase. The 976.5MW Baltic Sea project is targeting commercial operation by the end of 2028.
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METLEN has agreed to sell Chile’s Tamarico II hybrid project. The Atacama development combines 165MW of photovoltaics with 725MWh of battery storage expandable to 925MWh.
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Ofgem has published its latest Capacity Market operating review today. The eleventh annual report covers delivery, prequalification, and auctions securing capacity for 2026/27 and 2029/30.