Wind
GE Renewable Energy finalises contracts for world’s largest offshore wind farm
GE Renewable Energy has finalised supply contracts for the first two phases of what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Hydroelectric
Emerson wins contract to upgrade 1,890MW Salto Grande Hydro Complex
The Salto Grande Mixed Technical Commission has awarded Emerson a contract to modernize operations at the 1,890MW Salto Grande Hydroelectric Complex.
Hydrogen
Airbus looks to get first zero emission planes in the air...
European aviation manufacturer Airbus has unveiled concepts for hydrogen powered commercial aircraft that could be flying by 2035.
Coal Fired
GE commits to exiting the coal-fired new-build business
General Electric, one of coal power’s historic leaders and manufacturers, said it will exit the new-build market as soon as possible.
Renewables
Auctioned wind capacity declines despite market continuation during COVID-19
The total capacity of wind energy auctioned during the second quarter of 2020 has declined compared to the same period in the previous year.
Hydrogen
UK urged to unveil new grid target for complete hydrogen revolution
The UK must introduce a new hydrogen target for gas grids to start turning the country’s zero-carbon hydrogen ambitions into a reality.
T&D Infrastructure
National Grid and TenneT explore North Sea interconnector between offshore wind...
National Grid Ventures and TenneT will explore the feasibility of connecting Dutch and British wind farms to the energy systems of both countries via subsea electricity cables called interconnectors.
Strategic Development
Prime Capital secures debt financing for 579MW renewables portfolio
According to recent market intelligence, the transaction is considered the largest mezzanine financing in Europe in the renewable energy sector to date.
Solar
Ignitis Group acquires 170MW solar portfolio in Poland
Ignitis renewables has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of solar parks in Poland from the solar developer Sun Investment Group.
Hydrogen
Iberdrola launches green hydrogen unit ahead of NYC Climate Week
Green hydrogen is set to boost with the formation by Spanish energy giant Iberdrola of a new business unit to advance its production and supply.
