Renewable energy
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CATL will supply major battery systems for Spanish projects. The 1.5GWh order supports Grenergy’s Oviedo and Escuderos storage schemes as Spain’s grid-scale BESS market develops.
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SSEN Transmission faces scrutiny over its Kintore-Tealing line. Agricultural, environmental, and consent issues continue shaping the proposed 400kV Scottish grid reinforcement.
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Tion will supply solar power to IONITY’s German network. The long-term agreement will support renewable electricity procurement for high-power EV charging infrastructure from 2027.
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PALFINGER will supply cranes for North Sea HVDC platforms. The order covers seven davit cranes for converter platforms serving German offshore grid connection programmes for Amprion and TenneT.
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Carbon has dropped plans for French solar module manufacturing. The decision raises pressure on Europe’s PV industrial strategy.
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European battery projects totalling 3.3GWh are moving forward. Activity spans Italy, Romania, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Montenegro, and Moldova.
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GPSS has secured vessel support work for Inch Cape. The contract will support local jobs at the Port of Cromarty Firth.
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RHODÉ will develop floating HVDC links for deep-water wind farms. The French R&D project will test substations, converter systems, transformers, and dynamic HVDC cables.
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PPA negotiations are slowing as buyers and developers diverge. UK renewable deals face pricing, curtailment, and negative pricing pressure.
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Orlen has expanded Kleczew into a 250MW solar asset park. The Polish project is built on reclaimed lignite mining land and forms part of a hybrid renewable site.