Latest International News
700 MW Power Link Celtic Between France and Ireland Progressing
06 May 2026 16:27 | Paris (France) / Dublin (Ireland) - Construction of the planned Celtic Interconnector power link between France and Ireland continues to advance on both sides. With the start of key infrastructure works in Brittany, the 700 MW large-scale project – which will provide Ireland’s first direct electricity connection to mainland Europe – is entering a new implementation phase. read more...
Vestas Achieves Best Q1 Margin Since 2018: Vestas Increases Quarterly Profit and Confirms Annual Forecast – Order Intake Grows – Shares Decline
06 May 2026 16:16 | Aarhus (Denmark) – Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas increased revenue and profitability in the first quarter of 2026 while also reporting significantly higher order intake. However, the company’s share price is declining today. read more...
15 Years of Baltic 1: Germany’s First Offshore Wind Farm as a Pioneer for Offshore Expansion
06 May 2026 07:51 | Stralsund/Hamburg/Karlsruhe (Germany) – With Baltic 1, the commercial use of offshore wind energy in Germany began in 2011. Fifteen years later, it is clear that the project has delivered reliable electricity and, above all, valuable insights for planning, construction, and operation—and is regarded as an early reference project for the subsequent expansion of offshore wind power in Germany. read more...
Statkraft and Suncatcher: Marketing of Solar and Battery Storage Hybrid Projects Agreed in Germany
06 May 2026 07:03 | Düsseldorf (Germany) – Hybrid projects are gaining importance in the German energy market, as they enable a more flexible integration into the market by combining renewable generation with storage technologies. Statkraft and Suncatcher are expanding this approach by marketing three solar and battery storage systems. read more...
Belgian Government Considers State Takeover Of Engie’s Nuclear Power Plants
05 May 2026 09:19 | Brussels (Belgium) - The Belgian government is considering a state takeover of the nuclear power plants owned by the French energy company Engie and has initially imposed a halt on the decommissioning of these facilities. As part of the review process, an assessment will be conducted to determine whether the nuclear assets could be transferred into state ownership in the future. read more...
Following the Acquisition of Ørsted’s European Onshore Business: Perigus Energy Emerges as a New Player for Wind, Solar, and Storage in Europe
05 May 2026 08:47 | Regensburg (Germany) – A new player is emerging in the European onshore renewables market with the creation of Perigus Energy. Following the acquisition of Ørsted’s European onshore business by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the platform now operates under a new name. The company brings together projects across several core European markets and is focusing on the accelerated expansion of wind, solar, and storage. read more...
CATL Raises 5 Billion USD - Battery Giant Accelerates European Expansion
04 May 2026 16:02 | Hong Kong - Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has completed a capital increase of around five billion US dollars, aiming to significantly expand its global production capacity and accelerate its expansion in Europe. The company placed 62.385 million new H shares at a price of 628.20 Hong Kong dollars per share, raising net proceeds of around 39.12 billion Hong Kong dollars (approx. 5.0 billion USD). read more...
RWE Signs Long-Term Wind Power PPA With Breedon to Decarbonise the UK Construction Materials Industry
04 May 2026 15:34 | Essen (Germany) - Long-term power purchase agreements are an important instrument of the energy transition: RWE has signed a 15-year PPA with UK-based Breedon Group. The deal combines the supply of renewable electricity from RWE’s UK wind energy portfolio with industrial decarbonisation and highlights the role of long-term PPAs in reducing industrial emissions. read more...
Qualitas Energy Receives Green Light: Qualitas Energy Secures Permits for 59 MW Wind Projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony
04 May 2026 12:09 | Berlin (Germany) - Qualitas Energy has received permits for two wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony. The projects comprise a total of ten wind turbines with a combined capacity of more than 59 megawatts (MW), further strengthening the company’s German project pipeline. read more...
Qualitas Energy Receives Green Light: Qualitas Energy Secures Permits for 59 MW Wind Projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony
04 May 2026 12:00 | Berlin (Germany) - Qualitas Energy has received permits for two wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate and Lower Saxony. The projects comprise a total of ten wind turbines with a combined capacity of more than 59 megawatts (MW), further strengthening the company’s German project pipeline. read more...
Stock Market Week 18/26: RENIXX Sets Course for 1,400 Points - Bloom Energy Hits New Annual High After Earnings - Nordex: Revenue and Profit Rise Significantly in Q1 – Enphase Under Pressure
04 May 2026 10:23 | Münster (Germany) - The RENIXX continued its upward trend last week and reached a new annual high over the course of the week. The growing electricity demand driven by data centers and AI infrastructure is increasingly coming into focus, creating new demand for flexible and decentralized energy supply. read more...
Topsoe from Denmark Supports U.S. Projects for the Production of Alternative Aviation Fuels
30 Apr 2026 16:05 | Copenhagen (Denmark) - The aviation sector worldwide is increasingly under pressure to reduce emissions and use alternative fuels. Alongside bio-based fuels, synthetic fuels and fuels derived from waste are coming more strongly into focus within the industry. read more...
South Australia Begins Construction of 1,000 MWh Battery as 4-Hour Energy Storage System
30 Apr 2026 08:55 | Sydney (Australia) - The expansion of renewable energy in Australia continues to advance alongside large-scale battery storage systems. On 16 April 2026, Alinta Energy officially began construction of the first phase of the Reeves Plains Energy Hub in South Australia. read more...
Rolling Energy Storage: MAN Shows the Electric Truck of the Future in Real-World Use
30 Apr 2026 08:37 | Obertraubling/Regensburg (Germany) – Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has, for the first time, demonstrated bidirectional charging in an electric truck under real operating conditions. As part of the research project SPIRIT-E, the company presented a battery-electric MAN eTGX at a logistics site in Obertraubling near Regensburg that can not only draw electricity but also feed it back. read more...
France Expands Offshore Wind Power – Ocean Winds Installs Final Turbine at Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier Wind Farm
30 Apr 2026 07:50 | Vendée (France) – France is continuing to push forward with the expansion of offshore wind energy: developer Ocean Winds has installed the final wind turbine at the Îles d’Yeu et Noirmoutier (EMYN) offshore wind farm, completing construction. The 488 MW project has now entered full operation. read more...
