Renewable energy
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European Energy has started construction on major Sicilian agrivoltaics project. The 225.5MW development combines solar generation, grazing, reforestation, and biodiversity measures.
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India installed a record 15.3GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026. The surge was driven by large-scale project commissioning, policy deadlines, improving transmission readiness, and accelerated open access and PM-KUSUM activity.
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Grid reform now faces the harder test of physical delivery. Engineering capacity, high-voltage equipment, construction access, and commissioning resource will decide how quickly renewable and storage projects can connect.
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SmartestEnergy and Bute Energy have signed a 20-year CfD power purchase agreement for the 93.4MW Twyn Hywel Energy Park in South Wales. The 14-turbine project is targeting commercial operation in late 2027.
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Hornsea 3 has moved into full offshore foundation installation. Cadeler has installed the first complete monopile at Ørsted’s 2.9GW project, starting a 197-foundation programme that will test offshore installation capacity, vessel utilisation, and high-voltage delivery sequencing.
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Two major offshore wind schemes have cleared UK planning. Dogger Bank South and North Falls have secured development consent, adding up to 4GW of future offshore wind capacity and bringing associated cable, substation, and transmission connection work closer to delivery.
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Portugal’s renewable build-out is being constrained by grid capacity.
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Energa is tendering hybrid solar and battery delivery work.
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Two Scottish offshore wind projects have advanced onshore infrastructure.
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The Irish Sea transmission assets decision has moved to September.