North Sea Farmers has carried out the very first commercial-scale seaweed harvest in an offshore wind farm, supported by funding from the Amazon Right Now climate fund.
Global photovoltaic inverter shipments increased by 10% in 2024, driven by the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for nearly seven out of ten shipments, while China consolidates its influence on the sector.
Ørsted has completed a $2.75bn project financing with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, strengthening its industrial partnership strategy. —
Solar energy reached a record share of 22.1% in the European electricity mix in June 2025, becoming for the first time the main source of electricity in the European Union, according to a report by think tank Ember.
European Union member states have requested to keep their national strategies for phasing out Russian gas by 2027 confidential, citing security concerns and market disruption risks, according to a document revealed by Reuters.
Investment fund Ardian finalises its takeover of Akuo and appoints former Électricité de France executive Bruno Bensasson to steer the renewable-energy developer’s growth towards five gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030.
Tokyo Gas, through TOWII Renewables, a joint venture with EWII, purchases two onshore wind projects developed by Finnish company Puhuri, totalling 74.4 MW, marking its expansion beyond the Danish market.
The closure of the Grangemouth refinery has triggered a record increase in UK oil inventories, highlighting growing dependence on imports and an expanding deficit in domestic refining capacity.
Germany’s announcement to eliminate double counting is shaking up manure-based biomethane and GHG certificate markets, prompting buyers to anticipate significant price hikes.
The British government declines to support the subsea electrical interconnection project valued at £24bn ($33bn) linking Morocco to the UK, citing high financial risks and incompatibilities with its national energy strategy.
Underground hydrogen storage, essential to support its growth, continues to face significantly higher costs than natural gas storage, along with major technical challenges hindering its competitiveness against conventional energies.
France and Norway sign an agreement facilitating the international transport of CO₂ to offshore geological storage facilities, notably through the Northern Lights project and the CO₂ Highway Europe infrastructure.
Danish developer European Energy finalises financing deal exceeding €70m for constructing two Australian solar plants, totalling 137 megawatts of installed capacity on the local electricity market.
The Ingerslev Å solar plant, operated by BeGreen, an Equinor subsidiary, begins production in Denmark, adding a capacity of 65 MW and generating approximately 68 GWh annually for the local DK1 electricity market.
In response to rising summer electricity consumption, Egypt signs import agreements covering 290 shipments of liquefied natural gas, involving major international firms, with financial terms adjusted to the country’s economic constraints.
The French president travels to Nuuk on 15 June to support Greenlandic sovereignty, review energy projects and respond to recent US pressure, according to the Élysée.
The SA-H2 fund, supported by international partnerships and local institutional backing, mobilises 37 million USD to develop export-oriented green hydrogen from South Africa, with an initial concrete project announced.
Swedish energy developer Minesto confirmed a 25% increase in output from its Dragon 12 tidal system, marking a key step towards commercial deployment in the Faroe Islands.
With trading volumes five times higher than all other European markets combined, the Dutch gas hub TTF asserts itself in 2024 as a global benchmark, attracting traders, investors, and speculators far beyond Europe.
NRG-Pallas will conduct irradiation tests necessary for qualifying materials and fuel of Kairos Power's modular reactor, a critical prerequisite for regulatory approval in the United States.
Ellomay Capital signs a €110 million financing commitment with a European investor to support its solar portfolio in Italy, including projects in operation, under construction and ready for launch.
The European Union is warning that France is lagging behind in terms of renewable energies, and insisting on greater efforts to meet the common energy targets set for 2030.
Small seasonal variations on the European natural gas market in 2025 will make inventory management more complex, and may require adjustment measures to meet regulatory fill targets.
H2 Energy and Ontras Gastransport plan to transport green hydrogen from a power plant in Denmark to Germany, using gas infrastructures to meet growing industrial needs for clean energy.
Enel could pull out of Vietnam, following the trend of other Western companies reviewing their renewable energy strategies in the face of regulatory challenges.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announces the first injection of electricity from the Buffalo Plains wind farm into the Alberta grid.
The 495 MW project is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2024.
Faced with a lack of clarity over grid connection, Vattenfall suspends development of its Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, underlining the growing challenges facing the sector in Sweden.
Ørsted stopped using coal for good with the closure of its Esbjerg power plant on August 31, completing its shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energies.
Lhyfe, a green hydrogen producer, is calling for state aid to narrow the price gap with gray hydrogen and stimulate industrial demand in France, which is held back by high costs.
Shell plans to significantly reduce headcount in its exploration division, with job cuts mainly in the USA, the Netherlands and the UK, as part of a global cost-cutting strategy.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the construction of a renewable hydrogen production unit in Uzbekistan, aimed at reducing the use of fossil hydrogen in the fertilizer industry.
Denmark is allocating 13 billion euros to expand its offshore wind farm, aiming for an additional 10 GW of capacity by 2040, while reinforcing its energy autonomy and diversifying its energy sources.
The offshore wind sector is on course to exceed 520 GW of installed capacity by 2040, despite logistical challenges, with a strong concentration in Europe thanks to floating wind.
The energy transition market will reach 3.7 trillion USD by 2028, supported by growing public and private investment, with an annual growth rate of 9.4% according to Allied Market Research.
