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RWE begins construction of Germany’s largest battery storage facility
By November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

RWE has started building Germany’s largest battery energy storage facility at its Gundremmingen site in Bavaria, marking a major step in the company’s plan to repurpose former nuclear power sites for renewable energy use. The 400MW facility, with a total storage capacity of 700MWh, will use the existing grid infrastructure of the decommissioned Gundremmingen nuclear plant. The project represents an investment of about €230 million ($266.98 million) and is designed to balance Germany’s renewable-heavy grid…

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Eemshaven Port chosen for OranjeWind offshore wind project
By December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

RWE and TotalEnergies have chosen the port of Eemshaven in the Dutch North Sea as the assembly and construction base for their joint offshore wind project, OranjeWind. Located in the northern Groningen province, Eemshaven will serve as the hub for turbine assembly and construction activities in collaboration with Buss Terminal Eemshaven. Construction at the offshore site is set to begin in early 2026, with turbine components and inter-array cabling to be offloaded, stored, and pre-assembled…

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Vestas secures order for Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in Germany
By November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Vestas has received a firm order from RWE for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The project will feature 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines, with Vestas responsible for their supply, delivery, commissioning, and a 5-year service agreement followed by long-term operational support. The Nordseecluster is being developed in two phases. The first phase, the 660 MW Nordseecluster A, consisting of 44 V236-15.0 MW turbines, was announced in June…

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RWE acquires majority stake in R3 Renewables
By November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

German energy group RWE has acquired a majority stake in R3 Renewables, a joint venture (JV) formed by US coal miner Peabody Energy, Summit Partners Credit Advisors (SPCA), and Riverstone Credit Partners. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, involves RWE taking over the shares of SPCA and Riverstone Credit Partners, with Peabody retaining a 25% stake in the JV. R3 Renewables focuses on repurposing former coal mining sites into clean, renewable energy projects. The JV…

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RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
By November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

RWE has commenced work on the Thor offshore wind farm project, Denmark’s largest offshore wind initiative to date, establishing key operational and construction bases at the Port of Thorsminde and Thyborøn Port. The Thor wind farm, located 22 kilometers off the west coast of Jutland in the Danish North Sea, will have a capacity exceeding 1 GW and is expected to power over one million Danish households with green energy. At Thyborøn Port, RWE has…

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RWE signs PPA with Rivian for EV fast-charging network with Texas wind energy
By November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

German energy company RWE has entered a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to supply renewable energy from its upgraded 127MW Champion Wind project in Nolan and Mitchell counties, West Texas. This agreement will support Rivian’s Adventure Network, enabling renewable energy-powered fast charging for its EVs and contributing to the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Champion Wind, initially launched in 2008, is undergoing a major upgrade to extend its lifespan,…

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DEME wins contract for cable installation at OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
By October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Offshore contractor DEME has secured a contract to transport and install inter-array cables and secondary steel components for the 800 MW OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea. The wind farm, located 53 km from the Dutch coast, is a joint venture between RWE and TotalEnergies. DEME’s scope includes the installation of 114 km of inter-array cables connecting 53 foundations to the offshore substation. Scheduled to start in the second half of 2026,…

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