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Containerized BESS Market to Reach USD 35.82 Billion by 2030, Says MarketsandMarkets

Driven by grid flexibility demand and utility investments, the global containerized BESS market will grow at an annual rate of 20.9% through 2030.

Fusion Fuel takes 51% stake in South African joint venture for industrial energy project

Fusion Fuel Green PLC will invest €480,000 in a South African joint venture to deploy proprietary boiler technology at an industrial site, with cash flows expected from the first year.

The global microgrid market is expected to reach $116.5bn by 2032

Driven by rising demand for energy resilience, the global microgrid market is projected to grow by 15.6% annually between 2025 and 2032, according to SkyQuest Technology Consulting.
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EU suspends 93 billion euros in tariffs against Washington

Brussels freezes its retaliatory measures for six months as July 27 deal imposes 15% duties on European exports.

ERG commissions a 47 MW wind farm in Northern Ireland

ERG launches a new 47.3 MW wind farm in Corlacky, featuring eleven turbines, bringing its installed capacity in the United Kingdom to 340 MW and confirming its investment strategy.

Element 2 entrusts HRS with a new mobile hydrogen station for the Glasgow region

Element 2 strengthens its partnership with HRS to install a mobile hydrogen station in Glasgow, as part of its expansion strategy for its refuelling network in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Voltalia secures two EPC contracts for 92.9 megawatts of solar power in Ireland

Voltalia has been selected for the construction of two photovoltaic plants in Ireland, totalling 92.9 megawatts, further strengthening its presence in the country’s solar infrastructure market.

Iberdrola and Echelon announce a joint venture for data centres in Spain

An agreement between Iberdrola and Echelon provides for the creation of a joint venture dedicated to the development of data centres in Spain, including an initial 144 MW site in Madrid, strengthening integration between energy and digital infrastructure.

EDF inaugurates 450 MW offshore wind farm in Scotland

The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 450 megawatts, comes online off the coast of Scotland, mobilising GBP200 mn ($259 mn) in public and private investment for the region.
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SSE launches construction of Platin Power Station to strengthen Irish supply

SSE plc invests up to €300mn ($326mn) in a new 170MW power plant in County Meath, aiming to ensure energy security and support the growing demand on Ireland's power grid.

DP Energy launches a 1,400 MW wind project in Queensland with integrated storage

DP Energy plans to build a 1,400 MW wind farm near Julia Creek, supported by an energy storage system, enhancing industrial momentum and supply prospects in northern Queensland.

Eco Wave Power receives €2.45mn from EU to deploy wave energy

Eco Wave Power Global AB joins a consortium funded with €2.45mn by the European Interreg Atlantic Area programme to accelerate commercial implementation of wave energy technologies in Atlantic coastal regions.
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UK urged to accelerate electricity price reforms

The UK's Climate Change Committee is urging the government to quickly reduce electricity costs to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps and electric vehicles, judged too slow to achieve the set climate targets.

Ireland exits coal permanently with closure of Moneypoint power plant

Ireland ends four decades of coal-based electricity production by converting its Moneypoint power plant to heavy fuel oil, now exclusively reserved for the balancing market until 2029.

Fusion Fuel plans £50mn strategic acquisition in UK fuel distribution

Fusion Fuel Green has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a private UK-based fuel distribution company generating $58mn in revenue, through a £50mn debt-equity structured transaction.
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The United Kingdom and the European Union revive cooperation on electricity markets

After three years of separation post-Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have announced their intention to examine conditions for the UK's reintegration into the European electricity market, aiming to optimize cross-border exchanges.

Greencoat Renewables sells 116 MW Irish wind portfolio for €156mn

Greencoat Renewables sold five onshore wind farms in Ireland to HitecVision for €156mn, enabling the creation of a new joint energy platform focused on the growth of mid-life renewable assets.

Fusion Fuel targets UK with £50mn acquisition in fuel distribution

Fusion Fuel has signed a letter of intent to acquire a UK-based fuel distribution company valued at £50mn, as part of its strategy to expand its presence across the energy value chain.
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Grid bottlenecks slow energy security efforts in the Netherlands

The surge in solar production and the slow upgrade of electricity infrastructure are blocking thousands of projects in the Netherlands, affecting energy security and consumer costs.

Green light for the Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm in Ireland

FuturEnergy Ireland and SSE Renewables have secured approval to build the Gort Uí Rathaile Wind Farm with 13 turbines near the Cork/Kerry border, strengthening Ireland's energy security.