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Iberdrola wins 791 MW offshore wind project in Massachusetts

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Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary Avangrid, has won a 791 MW contract to develop the New England Wind 1 offshore wind farm, which will provide clean energy to 400,000 homes in Massachusetts. The project is expected to attract $3 billion in regional investments, including a new marshalling port in Salem and a wind manufacturing facility in New Bedford. Construction is set to begin in 2025, pending approval of the power purchase agreement, with full operations…

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Siemens to supply electrolysers for Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub

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Siemens Energy has been contracted to supply and install six electrolyser units for the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH), which is constructing a 100 MW green hydrogen electrolysis plant at the former Moorburg coal site. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2027, will produce 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Siemens Energy will also provide ten years of maintenance, with electrolyser stacks manufactured at its Berlin gigafactory and assembled in Mühlheim and another…

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National Grid Renewables begins construction on 117 MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Ohio

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National Grid Renewables has commenced construction on the 117 MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. Part of the PJM market, the project is expected to generate $49 million in local economic benefits. Dodson Creek joins the company’s Ohio portfolio, which includes the operational Yellowbud Solar project and the ongoing Ross County Solar and Fayette Solar projects. Together, these four projects form a 558.5 MW solar portfolio across Ohio. Headquartered in Minneapolis, National…

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Piedmont Lithium withdraws DOE loan application

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Piedmont Lithium has cancelled its application with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office, citing high costs. The decision comes as the company faces an 83% decline in lithium prices over the past year, prompting a need to preserve cash flow. The company recently scrapped plans for a lithium processing facility in Tennessee, despite receiving a $141.7 million government grant. Piedmont is now seeking debt financing for 65% to 75% of the $1…

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Akaysha Energy completes first stage of WSB project in NSW

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Akaysha Energy has completed the first stage of energisation at the Waratah Substation Battery (WSB) project in New South Wales (NSW), marking its registration on Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). The 850MW/1.68GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is set to be the largest standby network battery in the southern hemisphere and the world’s most powerful battery. Developed in partnership with EnergyCo, Transgrid, Powin, and eks Energy, the WSB project will act as a “shock absorber”…

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Italy considers developing SMRs in energy policy shift

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Italy is exploring the development of small nuclear reactors, marking a significant departure from its long-standing nuclear ban, according to Bloomberg. Industry Minister Adolfo Urso announced at the Ambrosetti Forum that the government is in discussions with foreign partners to establish a new company focused on advanced nuclear technology. Talks are ongoing with key players like Ansaldo Nucleare, a specialist in nuclear plants, Enel, the state energy giant, and Newcleo, known for developing reactors powered…

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Corrib gas field operators explore renewable energy options as gas production nears end

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With the Corrib gas field, which began operations in 2016, approaching the end of its productive life, operators Vermilion and Nephin Energy are considering renewable energy alternatives for its future use. The companies commissioned engineering consultancy Worley to assess options for repurposing the offshore infrastructure, located off the west coast of Ireland. The study reviewed around 20 possibilities, focusing on renewable energy sources such as wind, wave, energy storage, hydrogen, and e-fuels. Among the most…

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NamPower partners with Chinese firms to build Namibia’s largest solar plant

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Namibia’s state-owned utility NamPower has partnered with Chinese companies to begin construction of the country’s largest solar power plant, set to add 100 MW to Namibia’s total installed capacity of 500 MW. The N$1.4 billion ($78.3 million) project will reduce the nation’s reliance on electricity imports from Zambia and South Africa. Financed by an 80% loan from German development bank KfW, with NamPower covering the remaining 20%, the project is expected to be operational by…

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RWE begins construction of ultra-fast battery energy storage system in Netherlands

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RWE has started construction of a 7.5 MW ultra-fast battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Moerdijk power plant in the Netherlands. With a storage capacity of 11 MWh, the system aims to enhance grid stability by quickly providing or absorbing electricity within milliseconds. The Moerdijk BESS is a key part of the system integration solutions for OranjeWind, an offshore wind project in collaboration with TotalEnergies. The project will help integrate renewable energy into the…

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Vestas secures 810 MW turbine order for Empire Wind 1

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Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an 810MW order for the Empire Wind 1 project, marking its entry into the US offshore wind market. The company will supply and commission 54 V236-15.0MW turbines as part of the deal with Equinor. The agreement, finalized in March 2024, includes a five-year service contract to ensure optimal performance. The V236-15.0MW turbine, certified in 2023, has become a key part of Vestas’ global portfolio, with over 13GW in…