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Getting back to the stone age
Sunday, June 16, 2019 by In a world first on 13 June, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy began operation of its electric thermal energy storage system (ETES).

Saint-Nazaire clears legal hurdle
Sunday, June 16, 2019 by EDF Renewables says it has secured all the permits required for the construction and operation of the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm after a French court rejected an appeal against...

Enercon and Enerjisa win huge wind contracts in Turkey
Thursday, June 13, 2019 by Enercon and Enerjisa are to build 1000 MW of onshore wind energy capacity in Turkey after winning contracts in the country’s latest YEKA renewables tender.

Whitelee wind farm to get 50 MW battery boost
Thursday, June 13, 2019 by The Scottish government has granted consent for the UK’s largest onshore wind farm to be equipped with battery storage capacity.

E.On to eliminate its use of SF6
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 by E.On has announced plans to eliminate greenhouse gases from its gas insulated switchgear products.

GIG kicks off Ulsan campaign
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 by The Green Investment Group (GIG) has embarked on development of the Ulsan offshore wind farm with the installation of a floating LiDAR system off the coast of South Korea.

Total completes second PV in Japan
Friday, June 07, 2019 by Total has completed construction of a 25 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Japan, its second PV project in the country.

Massachusetts looks to double its offshore wind tally
Thursday, June 06, 2019 by The US state of Massachusetts could double its offshore wind energy targets following a report into the state’s offshore wind energy policies.

NKT completes Kriegers Flak milestone
Thursday, June 06, 2019 by NKT has completed commissioning of the 170 kV HVAC cable system for the 400 MW Kriegers Flak combined grid solution in the Baltic Sea.

Minesto wins EU funding
Thursday, June 06, 2019 by The Welsh government has announced its continued support of marine energy developer Minesto with the award of €14.9 million of EU funding for the next phase of a tidal energy scheme.

Wpd achieves financial close on Yunlin
Thursday, June 06, 2019 by The 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project, the first large multi-megawatt offshore wind project in Taiwan, has reached financial close.

UK is making ‘major climate progress’ – IEA review
Thursday, June 06, 2019 by The UK has made major progress in reducing emissions, according to the IEA’s latest country review.

Big Moon joins Anglesey tidal scheme
Wednesday, June 05, 2019 by Canadian technology firm Big Moon Power is to participate in a tidal energy scheme in North Wales after signing an agreement with Morlais.

Senvion restructures Borkum II deal
Monday, June 03, 2019 by Troubled turbine maker Senvion has successfully restructured a deal to supply the hardware for the 200 MW Trianel Windkraftwerk Borkum II offshore windfarm.

Drax, Equinor and National Grid partner for zero carbon
Monday, June 03, 2019 by Drax, Equinor and National Grid have announced plans to explore opportunities for developing a zero carbon energy network in the UK based on hydrogen technology and carbon capture...

Masdar and EDF to build 800 MW Morocco solar plant 
Sunday, June 02, 2019 by Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has won a contract for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the Noor Midelt Phase 1 solar power plant.

Revolution Wind contract approved
Sunday, June 02, 2019 by Plans for construction of a 400 MW offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, USA, have progressed with regulatory approval of a power sales contract.

DOE announces new round of funding for hydropower
Saturday, June 01, 2019 by Funding totalling $6.6 million is up for grabs for hydropower development from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Water Power Technologies Office.

BELCO 10 MW ESS is unveiled
Friday, May 31, 2019 by Saft has delivered and installed a turnkey energy storage system for Bermuda Electric Light Co.