International News
EWE Awards Final Major Contract to Bilfinger for 320 MW Hydrogen Plant in Emden
22 May 2026 10:01 | Oldenburg/Mannheim – The development of the hydrogen economy in Germany is continuing to advance. EWE AG has commissioned industrial services provider Bilfinger with key construction and installation services for its 320-megawatt hydrogen production facility in Emden. This completes the final major procurement package for the “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project. read more...
SolarMoves EU Research Project: Study Highlights Major Potential for Vehicle-Integrated Solar Power and Reduced Strain on Power Grids
22 May 2026 09:29 | Freiburg – The transition to electric mobility in the transport sector is continuing to gain momentum through new technological approaches. Alongside improvements in battery efficiency and charging infrastructure, systems that generate energy directly on vehicles are increasingly coming into focus. A new European study now demonstrates the significant potential of vehicle-integrated solar technology. read more...
Teresa Ribera at Nordex Group: EU Commission Sends Industrial Policy Signal for Wind Power as a Key Industry for Europe During Nordex Visit
22 May 2026 09:02 | Hamburg – The European Commission has underlined the strategic importance of the wind industry for Europe’s industrial base and energy security. During a visit on May 20 to the headquarters and the Global Technical Academy of the Nordex Group in Hamburg, European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera highlighted the connection between the energy transition, industrial policy, and economic resilience. read more...
PNE Issues Bond: PNE AG Plans €65 Million for Refinancing and Project Business
21 May 2026 16:29 | Cuxhaven – PNE AG intends to strengthen its financing structure with a new corporate bond. As the listed project developer announced, the management board, with approval of the supervisory board, has resolved to issue a bond with a volume of up to €65 million. The issuance is planned for the second quarter of 2026. It will be the fourth bond issued by PNE over the past 13 years. read more...
Nuclear Power Plants in Germany: What Happens to Former Nuclear Sites After the Nuclear Phase-Out
21 May 2026 16:01 | Münster – Commercial nuclear power generation in Germany has come to an end. Even though public debate continues over a possible renaissance or reactivation of nuclear power plants, the future use of former nuclear power plant sites has already largely been determined – and in some cases is already being implemented. read more...
UK Accelerates Offshore Expansion – RWE and SSE Receive Construction Approval for 1 GW North Falls Offshore Wind Farm
21 May 2026 10:14 | Swindon – The North Falls offshore wind project by energy companies RWE and SSE has received final development consent from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The companies announced that the consent covers the construction of up to 57 offshore wind turbines as well as the associated offshore infrastructure. read more...
EU Approves German Industrial Electricity Price – Relief for Energy-Intensive Industry from 2026
21 May 2026 09:17 | Brussels / Berlin – The European Commission has approved Germany’s planned introduction of an industrial electricity price under EU state aid law. This allows the federal government to implement the support mechanism for energy-intensive companies as planned between 2026 and 2028. read more...
Portugal Launches Iberian Peninsula’s First Wind-Hydro Hybrid Project
21 May 2026 08:40 | Lisbon / Bilbao – Spanish energy company Iberdrola has launched the Iberian Peninsula’s first grid-connected wind-hydro hybrid project with the commissioning of the Tâmega Norte wind farm in northern Portugal. read more...
Final Investment Decision: Plug Power Supplies Electrolysers for a UK Industrial Decarbonisation Project – Shares Decline
21 May 2026 08:23 | Slingerlands (USA) – The expansion of industrial hydrogen projects in Europe continues to gain momentum. Several countries are developing projects for the production and use of green hydrogen for industrial applications. Large-scale electrolysis technologies are increasingly being deployed, including those from providers such as Plug Power. read more...
PV Electricity for E-Mobility: Tion Renewables to Supply Solar Power for German IONITY Fast-Charging Network
20 May 2026 16:02 | Munich (Germany) – Independent green electricity producer Tion Renewables and pan-European fast-charging network operator IONITY have signed a long-term power purchase agreement. Starting in 2027, Tion will supply solar power to IONITY’s German charging network — a strategic step toward climate-neutral electric mobility and the energy transition. read more...
Cadeler Shares Rise: Cadeler Installs First Foundation for Giant 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
20 May 2026 09:18 | Copenhagen (Denmark) / London (UK) – The Danish offshore wind service provider Cadeler has installed the first fully completed monopile foundation at the British offshore wind project Hornsea 3. The company described the achievement as a major milestone in the construction of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. read more...
Geothermal Company Fervo Energy Debuts Strongly on the Stock Market – IPO Significantly Oversubscribed
20 May 2026 09:06 | New York/Houston (USA) – The U.S. geothermal specialist Fervo Energy has successfully debuted on Nasdaq. The first trading day followed a significantly upsized initial public offering, in which a total of 70 million Class A shares were placed at a price of US$27 each. read more...
Federal Government Prepares Withdrawal from Uniper – Orderly Reprivatization Following 2022 Crisis Rescue
20 May 2026 08:57 | Berlin/Düsseldorf (Germany) – The German federal government has initiated the reprivatization of the energy supplier Uniper. On Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Finance published an investor announcement in the Financial Times. read more...
Energy Transition in Australia with Solar and Storage: OX2 Starts Construction of 135 MW Solar Farm With 100 MW Battery Storage System in Australia
19 May 2026 16:59 | Sydney (Australia) – Swedish project developer OX2 has announced the start of construction in Australia for a combined solar and battery storage project. The “Muswellbrook Solar Farm & Battery” comprises a photovoltaic capacity of 135 MWac (grid connection capacity) as well as a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Commissioning is scheduled for 2028. read more...
New Specialized Vessel for HVDC Power Cables: Boskalis Invests in State-of-the-Art Cable-Laying Ship for Offshore Energy Transition
19 May 2026 16:52 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) – Dutch maritime and offshore specialist Boskalis is further expanding its offshore wind capabilities. The company has announced an investment in a new state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel (CLV), designed in particular for the expansion of offshore wind farms and cross-border power cables (interconnectors). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in 2029. read more...
