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Infener, Gengenbach to develop 20 MW green hydrogen hub

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Infener has joined forces with the City of Gengenbach to plan a 20 MW green hydrogen hub to produce up to 2,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The facility will provide decentralised, climate-neutral, and cost-efficient energy to the Ortenau district, using water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Currently, in the conceptual phase, the project’s future depends on successful agreements and securing necessary investments. It has garnered support from local authorities, including the mayor, municipal utilities,…

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OECD net electricity production rises 5.4% in June 2024

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According to the latest release from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total net electricity production in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries reached 902.8 TWh in June 2024, reflecting a 5.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. On a year-to-date basis, electricity production in the first two quarters of 2024 rose by 2.9%. The OECD consists of 38 member countries, including major economies such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and Australia, working to promote…

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North Korea-linked hackers use fake job offers to target energy industry

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A North Korea-affiliated cyber-espionage group, UNC2970, is tricking people in the energy and aerospace industries with fake job offers to gain access to sensitive information. The hackers send phishing emails, pretending to be recruiters offering high-level jobs. When victims open the job descriptions, they unknowingly download malware called MISTPEN, a tool that gives hackers control over their computers. This cyber group has been active since 2013 and is believed to be working for North Korea’s…

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EU approves €682m state aid for Belgium’s offshore wind development

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The European Commission has approved a €682 million state aid package to support Belgium’s renewable offshore wind energy. The funds will facilitate the construction and operation of a 700 MW offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone in the North Sea, set to generate 2.6TWh of renewable energy annually. This project will significantly boost Belgium’s offshore wind generation, which reached 7.77TWh in 2023. While Belgium aims to align with the EU’s target of 42.5%…

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EU commits €53.9m to green hydrogen and renewables in Southern Africa

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EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson has approved €53.9 million ($59.9 million) in funding to boost green hydrogen and renewable energy development in southern Africa. Namibia will receive the largest share, €36.9 million, with €50 million pledged to Namibian and South African hydrogen funds. This includes €25 million allocated to the SDG Namibia One fund, which aims to raise €1 billion for the 3GW Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project, expected to cost $10 billion. The European…

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EU approves €19.6m WEDUSEA wave energy project

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The European Union has approved the €19.6 million WEDUSEA project. The project is a collaboration of 14 partners from the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and Spain, and is coordinated by renewable energy developer Ocean Energy. Co-funded by the EU-Horizon Europe Programme and Innovate UK, the project aims to advance the commercialisation of wave energy. Following approval from the EU’s external experts, WEDUSEA will proceed with designing and constructing a 1MW OE35 floating wave energy converter,…

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EnBW wins bids for 184 MW solar parks in German auction

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Energy producer and supplier Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has secured winning bids for seven solar parks in an open-field photovoltaic (PV) auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The projects, with a combined output of 184 MW, will be developed across Germany. Five of the solar parks will be constructed in Baden-Württemberg, located in southwest Germany, at sites in Langenburg, Mulfingen, Adelsheim, Geislingen-Erlaheim, and Sigmaringen-Gutenstein. Additional solar parks will be built in Lauenhagen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,…

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NKT secures order from Elia Transmission Belgium for 545 km high-voltage cables

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Danish cable manufacturer NKT has secured an order from Belgian transmission system operator Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) to supply 545 km of high-voltage cables for grid upgrades. This order falls under an existing framework agreement between NKT and ETB, building on a recent 72km cable supply deal. ETB, part of the Elia Group, manages Belgium’s high-voltage transmission grid, which includes 9,000km of overhead lines and underground cables crucial for the country’s electricity distribution. The power…

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Locus, Ingrid to boost Sweden’s energy grid with 13 battery storage systems

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Locus Energy and Ingrid are partnering to enhance Sweden’s energy infrastructure by building 13 large-scale battery storage systems in the southern regions, adding 196 MW of flexible capacity to the national grid in the SE3 and SE4 price areas. These battery systems are expected to be operational within 12 months and will help address power shortages in 13 communities. Locus Energy, a joint venture between Locus Infra and SEB Investment Management AB (SEB IM), specializes…

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EnBW completes foundation installations at 960MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm

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EnBW has announced the completion of foundation installations for the 960MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The installations were carried out over three months using the Thialf, one of the world’s largest floating cranes, operated by Heerema. During this period, the Thialf drove the monopiles into the seabed, setting the stage for the next construction phase. Each of the 64 steel foundations measures 70 meters in length, has a 9.2-meter…