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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...
PNE Starts Fiscal Year 2026 with Strong Earnings Growth – Revenues and EBITDA Rise Significantly
19 May 2026 16:41 | Cuxhaven (Germany) – PNE AG has made a strong start to fiscal year 2026, reporting a significant increase in earnings. A robust first quarter, driven by project sales and improved wind conditions, led to a substantial rise in revenue and key earnings figures, as well as improved operational momentum across all segments. read more...
UK Government on Offshore Wind Course Toward 2030: United Kingdom Approves Mega Offshore Wind Project Dogger Bank South by RWE
19 May 2026 15:32 | London (UK) – The UK government plans to significantly expand offshore wind energy by 2030 and has now granted approval for the offshore wind project Dogger Bank South in the North Sea. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the project includes the two offshore wind farms Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with the associated offshore and onshore infrastructure. read more...
Nordex Stock Initially Unchanged: Nordex Receives New Wind Power Orders Totaling 82 MW in Germany
19 May 2026 15:20 | Hamburg (Germany) – Nordex SE has received new orders totaling 82 MW from Westfälisch-Niedersächsische Energie GmbH & Co. KG (WNE). According to the company, twelve N175/6.X wind turbines will be installed across three projects in the Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more...
Green Hydrogen from Ireland for Germany – HYreland Study Sees Strong Export Potential for European Supply Chains
19 May 2026 15:11 | Dublin (Ireland) / Berlin (Germany) – Ireland could develop into an important European production and export hub for green hydrogen in the coming years. This is shown by the latest analysis of the HYreland project, which was conducted by the Fraunhofer ISE together with the Irish energy utility ESB. read more...
