Renewable energy

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  • Offshore wind expansion raises grid security demands

    Offshore wind expansion raises grid security demands

    Offshore wind expansion is increasing Europe’s infrastructure security requirements rapidly. EIES wants cyber, physical, and supply chain resilience designed into projects as North Sea countries pursue 300GW of capacity by 2050.

  • EU solar growth exposes widening flexibility gap

    EU solar growth exposes widening flexibility gap

    EU solar additions increased slightly during 2026’s first six months. SolarPower Europe says grid constraints, curtailment, negative pricing, and insufficient flexibility are limiting deployment economics despite record electricity output.

  • EIB funds Princess Elisabeth Island grid phase

    EIB funds Princess Elisabeth Island grid phase

    EIB financing will fund Princess Elisabeth Island’s electrical infrastructure phase. The €1bn facility covers high-voltage equipment, transformers, and AC links supporting Belgium’s next offshore wind zone.

  • GE Vernova leads 6GW Indian HVDC terminal bid

    GE Vernova leads 6GW Indian HVDC terminal bid

    GE Vernova leads India’s bidding for a 6GW HVDC package. The company is L1 for ±800kV converter terminals linking Barmer II and South Kalamb, with final award formalities still outstanding.

  • Northern Ireland renewables reach 50% of consumption

    Northern Ireland renewables reach 50% of consumption

    Northern Ireland renewables supplied half of electricity consumption last year. Renewable generation reached 4,431GWh, representing 53% of locally generated electricity, while net imports increased to 578GWh.

  • Momentum commissions 31MWp Aunslev solar park

    Momentum commissions 31MWp Aunslev solar park

    Momentum has commissioned its Aunslev solar park in eastern Denmark. The 31MWp project is expected to generate around 36GWh annually, with battery storage remaining a proposed next phase.

  • EU solar growth exposes widening flexibility gap

    Spanish renewables supply 53.6% of August generation

    Spain’s renewable fleet supplied more than half of August electricity. Output reached 13,640GWh as solar PV led generation for a fifth consecutive month.

  • Flotation and Harbour assess North Sea electrification

    Flotation and Harbour assess North Sea electrification

    Flotation Energy and Harbour Energy will assess North Sea electrification. The MoU will examine floating-wind supply options for offshore oil and gas assets, including technical, regulatory, and commercial constraints.

  • Alight brings 101MWp Eurajoki solar park online

    Alight brings 101MWp Eurajoki solar park online

    Alight has brought Finland’s 101MWp Eurajoki solar park fully online. The two-site development is expected to generate around 100GWh annually and operates under a long-term virtual PPA with automotive safety manufacturer Autoliv.

  • Northern Ireland renewables reach 50% of consumption

    Germany approves revised offshore wind auction model

    Germany has approved reforms reshaping offshore wind auctions and delivery. The package adds a two-stage CfD route, permits 20% grid overbuild, extends standard operating periods to 35 years, and now moves to parliament.