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SEFE, Eletrobras, and EnerTech partner to supply green hydrogen to Germany

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Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), Eletrobras, and EnerTech have signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to deliver 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to Germany starting in 2030.  The partnership involves establishing a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil, utilizing electricity sourced from hydropower and other renewable options. SEFE will manage the production and shipment of green ammonia to Germany and oversee the distribution of green hydrogen across its European network.  In a separate development,…

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EnBW to install 100MW battery storage system in Marbach, Germany

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Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has announced plans to develop a 100MW/100MWh battery storage facility at its Marbach power plant site in Germany, for enhancing grid stability in southern Germany rather than direct household power supply. Construction is scheduled to start next year, with the facility expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The project will use cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate batteries and will share infrastructure resources with EnBW’s existing facilities, creating synergies, including the…

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Vårgrønn acquires 27.4% stake in Germany’s Baltic 2 offshore wind farm

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Norwegian renewable energy company Vårgrønn has secured a 27.4% stake in the 288 MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund.  EnBW will retain its majority ownership at 50.1% and continue managing operations and maintenance, while Germany’s largest pension fund, Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe, will maintain a 22.5% indirect stake. Located 32 km off the coast of Rugen in the German Baltic Sea, Baltic 2 has been operational since September 2015, generating electricity through 80…

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Germany to bury nuclear waste but toxic dispute unresolved

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In Salzgitter, Germany, an old iron ore mine is being transformed into the Konrad repository, a facility to house Germany’s radioactive waste.  The site, situated a kilometre underground, is projected to store over 300,000 cubic meters of low- and intermediate-level waste from shuttered nuclear plants.  Engineers aim to encase waste in concrete to prevent radiation release, ensuring long-term containment. Set to open in the early 2030s, Konrad represents Germany’s sole approved nuclear waste storage location,…

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EU Innovation Fund backs Statkraft’s hydrogen production project in Germany

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Statkraft has been chosen to negotiate a grant of up to €107 million from the EU Innovation Fund for its project, which includes a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. The project has the potential to produce 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and 50,000 MWh of green heat annually, supporting greenhouse gas reduction initiatives in Europe. Statkraft has also signed letters of intent with potential customers for green hydrogen and…

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NKT begins installation of SuedLink power cable project in Germany

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Power cable manufacturer NKT has started the installation of a 518 km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable system for TenneT’s SuedLink project. The 525 kV cables will connect northern Germany’s renewable energy sources to the southern industrial regions, supporting Germany’s energy transition strategy, Energiewende. Tim Meyerjürgens, TenneT’s chief operations officer, highlighted the milestone, stating that the pull-in of the first 37 km of the 700 km route demonstrates the project’s progress. The $11 billion…

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Lhyfe partners with KEYOU for hydrogen mobility in Germany

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Lhyfe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KEYOU to promote hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe.  Lhyfe is constructing a green hydrogen production plant in Schwäbisch Gmünd, near Stuttgart, scheduled to be operational by year-end.  The plant will produce up to 4 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, powered by a 10 MW renewable energy capacity secured through a 15-year corporate PPA with EDP Renewables. KEYOU plans to deploy up to 100 hydrogen-powered vehicles…

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Yara inaugurates ammonia import terminal in Germany

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Yara International has inaugurated its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located at the junction of the North Sea and Kiel Canal. The terminal will have the capacity to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually. This project aligns with Yara’s strategy to enhance its nitrogen business while contributing to Germany’s hydrogen strategy by providing essential infrastructure for large-scale ammonia imports.   In addition to this project, Yara continues its global…

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Germany could save millions in fuel costs with more energy storage: Ember

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According to a report by energy think tank Ember, Germany could have avoided nearly €2.5 million in natural gas imports in June 2024 alone if it had 2GW more battery storage – a 20% increase from current levels. The additional battery capacity would have allowed for shifting midday solar power to the evening, displacing 36 GWh of fossil fuel power. Energy storage technologies are critical for capturing electricity generated from intermittent sources like solar and…

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Encavis and Innovar Solar partner to develop 500 MW of solar capacity in Germany

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Encavis AG and Innovar Solar GmbH have entered into an agreement to jointly develop 500 MW of solar projects in Germany. The agreement follows a continuous development model, ensuring that new projects are initiated as existing ones advance. If any projects fail to reach the ready-to-build stage within a set timeframe, they will be replaced by new ones to maintain the target capacity. Earlier this year, Encavis also expanded its renewable portfolio by acquiring a…