The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
Grenergy has secured $270mn in non-recourse financing to install 3.5 GWh of batteries in Phase 6 of the Oasis de Atacama project, marking a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity in Chile.
Spanish group Qualitas Energy inaugurated the Three Maids facility near Winchester, an anaerobic digestion plant able to produce 120 GWh of biomethane annually from agricultural waste.
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables at the Sofia offshore wind farm, marking a major logistical milestone for this North Sea energy infrastructure project.
US-based AGCO has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BRUC, covering a 100 MW solar project in Spain, to secure part of its European energy consumption.
Santander Alternative Investments has invested in Corinex to accelerate the deployment of its smart grid solutions, aiming to address growing utility needs in Europe and the Americas.
With the commissioning of the El Carrizo plant, Ecoener surpasses 500 MW in installed capacity and becomes the most active Spanish investor in Guatemala’s energy sector.
Netherlands-based BTG Bioliquids and Canada’s NanosTech join forces to develop a modular solution for advanced biofuel production, with a project underway in Europe and Canada.
Dutch company PowerField has launched a fully automated frequency reserve service, integrating solar generation, battery storage and trading, with initial operations validated by grid operator TenneT.
Lhyfe has started supplying Essent with renewable green hydrogen under a multi-year contract, marking a major commercial debut in the Netherlands for the French producer.
Octopus Energy strengthens its presence in Spain with three new energy projects totalling 600 MW, powering 2.3 million households and accelerating the expansion of its European renewables portfolio.
The Dutch government grants major funding to RWE to develop an offshore wind-powered electrolysis facility, marking a key step in the OranjeWind project.
Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
Grenergy has finalised the sale of the fourth phase of its hybrid solar-storage project in Chile to CVC DIF, valued at up to $475mn, while retaining operation and maintenance for five years.
In France, the Commission de régulation de l’énergie issues a clarification on ten statements shared over the summer, correcting several figures regarding tariffs, production and investments in the electricity sector.
Matrix Renewables, backed by TPG Rise, and Banco Sabadell have signed a €179 million project financing agreement for the development and construction of five solar photovoltaic power plants in Spain.
Spanish energy group Repsol reports a 13% fall in first-quarter net profit, affected by declining gas prices and increased investment in renewable energies.
Following an assessment by INSARR, the Hoger Onderwijs research reactor at the RID Institute has been praised for the advances it has made in safety following major modernizations.
Spanish group Iberdrola saw its net profit jump 85% in the first quarter of 2024, reaching 2.76 billion euros thanks to strategic disposals, despite a decline in sales amid falling electricity prices.
Soltec will supply its SFOne trackers for a new 367 MW solar installation in Lorca, in the Murcia region, reducing visual impact and maximizing energy efficiency.
The Nordic countries, in collaboration with oil giants, are taking a key step towards establishing an efficient European market for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
