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Turbo Energy secures 366MWh industrial battery contract in Spain

Turbo Energy has secured a 366MWh contract to equip ten industrial sites in Spain with energy storage systems and a smart management platform, valued at approximately $53mn.

Iberdrola secures 84% of Neoenergia after €1.88bn acquisition

Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Brazil by acquiring PREVI’s stake in Neoenergia for BRL11.95bn, raising its ownership to 84%.

European Union targets eight bottlenecks to secure its power grid

The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
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Grenergy secures $270mn in financing for Phase 6 of Oasis de Atacama

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.

Qualitas Energy commissions its first biomethane site in the United Kingdom

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.

Spanish operators warn of saturation in national power grid

Spanish electricity companies call for urgent reinforcement of investments after finding more than 80% of the transmission grid is saturated.
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AGCO signs 10-year deal with BRUC for solar supply in Europe

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 injects funds into Corinex to accelerate power grid digitalisation

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.

Ecoener commissions Guatemala’s largest solar plant with 74.7 MWp

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.
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Octopus Energy injects 600 MW into solar and storage in Spain

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.

Grenergy sells 10% of Chilean megaproject to CVC DIF for $475mn

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.

Q ENERGY closes financing for seven hybrid solar plants in Spain

Q ENERGY secures financing for 252 MW of solar projects in Spain, marking its first independent power producer operation on the Iberian Peninsula.
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French energy regulator corrects ten public claims on costs and production

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.

Global renewable energy investments reach $386 billion in first half

Driven by distributed solar and offshore wind, renewable energy investments rose 10% year-on-year despite falling financing for large-scale projects.

Anaergia signs $13.23mn contract with Nortegas for biomethane plant in Spain

Anaergia’s Italian subsidiary has been selected by Nortegas Renovables to build a biomethane facility in Andalusia using agricultural residues.
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OSW raises USD 5.5 million to support its global solar market expansion

Australian distributor OSW secures strategic funding to accelerate U.S. growth and deploy its digital solar project management platform.

Forestalia signs 10-year contract with Galp to refinance wind farm

Forestalia has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with Galp Energia Espana to refinance a 42.7 MW wind farm in Aragon, securing stable revenues through coverage of 65% of its annual production.

Iberdrola receives the final Windar monopiles for its Windanker offshore wind farm

The last monopiles manufactured by Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have been delivered to Iberdrola for the Windanker offshore project, marking a major milestone for the European XXL offshore wind component manufacturing industry.
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VINCI secures a €1.2bn industrial contract for a biorefinery in Spain

VINCI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself in the construction of Spain’s largest second-generation biorefinery, a €1.2bn project aimed at supplying 500,000 tonnes of sustainable fuels per year.

AMEA Power launches Agadir desalination plant expansion with 150 MW wind farm

AMEA Power partners with Cox for the second phase of the Agadir desalination plant, set to reach 400,000 mÂł/day with power supplied by a 150 MW wind farm in Laayoune.

EMBER: Solar with batteries becomes profitable in the world’s sunniest regions

A report from the think tank Ember reveals that falling battery prices now make year-round solar power generation economically viable in the world's sunniest regions.

Airbus selects ENGIE to decarbonise 22 industrial sites across Europe

ENGIE secures a contract to reduce Airbus' industrial emissions in France, Germany, and Spain, targeting an 85% decrease by 2030 through various local energy infrastructures.

New European Battery Regulation Disrupts Europe’s Industrial Sector

The European battery regulation, fully effective from August 18, significantly alters industrial requirements related to electric cars and bicycles, imposing strict rules on recycling, supply chains, and transparency for companies.
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Norway: Johan Castberg oil field reaches full capacity in three months

Three months after starting production, Norway’s Johan Castberg oil field, located in the Barents Sea, reaches its full capacity of 220,000 barrels per day, significantly increasing energy supplies to Europe.

Q ENERGY inaugurates Europe’s largest floating solar power plant

Les Ilots Blandin plant, covering 127 hectares in Haute-Marne, has an installed capacity of 74.3 MWp, annually supplying electricity to the equivalent of 65% of the local urban community.

Iberdrola España signs wind energy contract with Renfe for 3,700 GWh

Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.
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Spain Blackout: Analysis of Causes and European Financing Plan Approved

Seven weeks after the major Iberian power outage, Spain identifies technical network failures, while the European Investment Bank approves major funding to strengthen the interconnection with France.

Neoenergia begins construction of BRL30mn green hydrogen unit in Brazil

Neoenergia has begun construction of one of Brazil's first green hydrogen plants, aimed at supplying heavy and light vehicles, with an investment exceeding 30 million Brazilian reais ($5.99mn).

Brussels increases pressure on states to guarantee affordable energy

At a conference held on June 11, Brussels reaffirmed its goal to reduce energy costs for households and businesses by relying on targeted investments and greater consumer involvement.
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Global solar tracker market reaches 111 GWdc in 2024, says Wood Mackenzie

Global photovoltaic tracker shipments rose 20% in 2024, driven by India and Saudi Arabia, pushing the United States to a less dominant market position.

Astronergy secures first global order for its ASTRO N8 modules

Chinese manufacturer Astronergy will supply its ASTRO N8 photovoltaic modules for a solar project developed in Spain by engineering firm GES Siemsa, marking a strategic advance in the European market.

Spain settles $26.8 million debt in international energy dispute

Madrid paid an arbitration award to Blasket Renewable Investments after more than ten years of litigation related to the withdrawal of tax advantages for renewable energy investors.
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Greenvolt sells 231 MW of energy projects in Spain to Transiziona for €195mn

Greenvolt Group finalised the sale of 28 solar and wind projects to Transiziona, valued at €195mn, bringing total asset sales to €530mn in 2025 as part of its pan-European strategy.

Enlight secures $310mn to develop Spain’s largest hybrid power complex

Enlight has secured $310mn in financing to convert Gecama into a 554 MW wind-solar-storage hybrid plant, making it the largest installation of its kind in Spain.

Europe Faces Critical Stagnation in Climate and Environmental Investments

Despite the proclaimed urgency, European climate investments stagnate around €500 billion per year, far from the estimated needs of nearly €850 billion. New financial instruments are attempting to revive an indispensable momentum.
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Siemens and RIC Energy join forces to develop synthetic fuels in Spain

RIC Energy and Siemens have signed an agreement to develop industrial projects in Spain focused on renewable hydrogen, green ammonia and e-fuels, including technical solutions and financing mechanisms.

Grenergy to invest €3.5bn to strengthen its storage assets by 2027

Grenergy plans to invest €3.5bn ($3.79bn) to expand hybrid platforms and standalone batteries in Europe and Chile, targeting 18.8 GWh of storage capacity by the end of 2027.

Madrid rejects claims of experiment linked to nationwide power outage

Spanish authorities and grid operator REE denied conducting any experiment on the national electricity network prior to the massive outage on April 28, the cause of which remains unknown.
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Arbitration: Enagás Secures USD 302 Million from Peru After Upward Revision

ICSID increases compensation owed to Enagás to USD 302 million in dispute over Peru’s cancellation of a major gas pipeline project.

Gas stocks in Europe surpass 50 bcm but remain below required levels

European gas reserves reach 50.3 bcm, but current injection rates may prevent meeting the 90% regulatory target before November.