Renewables

Solar Power Plant

Google Signs PPA with Candela Renewables for New 140-MW Texas Solar Project

Candela Renewables announced an agreement with Google for a 140-MW power purchase agreement in Texas, bringing new green energy to the ERCOT power grid.

Wind Farm

EDF and ESB Kickstart Construction of £1.8bn NnG Offshore Wind Farm

Energy companies EDF Renewables and ESB have started constructing the first phase of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm in the UK.

Energy Investment

South Korea’s Renewables Investments to Top $46bn By 2030

South Korea’s renewables investments are expected to exceed $46 billion by 2030.

Energy Investment

Japan Steps up Renewables Investment to Beat 2030 Target

Japan will invest more than $100bn in wind and solar generation before 2030.

Energy Investment

Brazil's Omega Geração Buys Stake in EDF Renewables Wind Farms

It added that it was in talks to buy additional wind farms with 265 MW in capacity and has until December to make an offer.

LNG

Renewables Could Cut LNG Plant Emissions by 8%

Using renewable energy could help the Asia Pacific region cut carbon emissions from liquefied natural gas plants by 8%.

Spain

Enel Adds Over 144GWh in Annual Renewables Capacity to Spain’s Grid

Enel Green Power Spain has connected its 51MW wind farm in the town of Motilla del Palancar, in the Cuenca province, with the country’s main grid network.

Wind Power Project

Wind Lifts UK Renewables Q1 Output by 30%

Wind helped total renewables generation in the UK increase by 30% in the first quarter of 2020 to just over 40 terawatt-hours, compared with the same period in …

Azerbaijan

BP Says it has no Plans to Scale down Oil and Gas in Azerbaijan

British oil major BP has no plans to scale down its oil and gas business in Azerbaijan amid global plans to rebalance its portfolio towards renewables.

Solar Power Plant

China's LONGi to Power Global Operations with 100% Renewables by 2028

The world’s largest mono-crystalline PV products manufacturer LONGi has announced an 8-year roadmap to achieve 100% renewable energy use for its global operati…

Portugal

EDP Renewables to Divest 242MW Onshore Wind Farm Portfolio

Portuguese utility firm EDP is to sell a portfolio of seven onshore wind farms in a €426 million ($502 million) deal.

United Kingdom

46 GW Increase in Renewables Required by 2030 in the UK

Forecasts from analyst Cornwall Insight’s ‘Benchmark power curve’ suggests that up to about 46 GW of new build renewable technology may need to be developed …

Energy Storage Project

Final Phase of Council-Owned Battery Storage Site Goes Live in the UK

Fideoak Mill in Taunton will provide grid-balancing services to National Grid and demonstrates how investment in battery storage and renewables can generate inc…

Wind Farm

EDPR Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement with Portugal’s Finerge

Wind energy producer EDP Renewables has signed a $500m sale and purchase agreement with Portugal’s renewable energy company Finerge.

Equinor Names New Chief Executive

Anders Opedal has been named as Equinor’s new president and chief executive, with a vow to accelerate the company’s growth in renewables.