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First Solar Profit Rises Sharply Despite Revenue Decline as Backlog Hits Record 45.1 GW; Shares Gain
31 Jul 2026 11:37 | Tempe, Arizona (USA) – US solar module maker First Solar posted a sharp rise in profit in the second quarter of 2026 despite lower revenue, while expanding its order backlog to a record level. The company also confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. read more...
Alterric Criticizes EEG Amendment and Grid Connection Package – Wind Industry Warns of Increased Regulation at Expense of Competition
31 Jul 2026 09:14 | Aurich/Berlin – Following the cabinet's approval of the 2027 EEG amendment and the grid connection package, wind farm developer Alterric has warned of a fundamental shift in course for renewable energy expansion in Germany. According to the company, the planned regulations shift control over new wind energy projects away from the competitively organized market and toward regulated grid operators, increasing investment risks for project developers. read more...
RWE Raises 2026 and 2027 Guidance as Amprion Grid Stake Boosts Earnings
31 Jul 2026 09:00 | Essen – Energy group RWE has raised its earnings guidance for the 2026 and 2027 financial years following a stronger-than-expected first half. Alongside improved operating performance, the upgrade is driven mainly by additional earnings contributions from the increased stake in transmission grid operator Amprion, a compensation payment from the Dutch state, and higher income from international power generation. read more...
EU Launches Multi-Billion-Euro Tender for AI Gigafactories – Fast Power Supply Becomes a Competitive Factor
31 Jul 2026 08:49 | Brussels – The European Commission has launched a tender for the construction of up to seven AI Gigafactories, aiming to trigger more than EUR 30 billion in investment in Europe's AI infrastructure. For operators of large AI data centers, speed has become a decisive competitive factor. Companies able to secure the required power supply quickly gain a critical advantage in the global AI race. read more...
France Advances Industrial Manufacturing of Floating Wind Foundations: BW Ideol and NGE Plan 500-MW Line in Fos-sur-Mer
31 Jul 2026 08:39 | Fos-sur-Mer – France's push to build industrial-scale manufacturing capacity for floating offshore wind is gathering pace. Project developer BW Ideol and construction group NGE have formed an equal partnership for the Mediterranean region to establish series production of floating wind foundations in southern France. read more...
RENIXX Earnings Season: Bloom Energy Surges on AI Boom, EDPR Gains, Enphase Stagnates, Verbund Under Pressure
30 Jul 2026 12:34 | Münster – The earnings season is now in full swing among publicly listed companies in the renewable energy sector. In addition to Nordex, four more RENIXX World-listed companies – Bloom Energy, EDP Renewables, Enphase Energy and Verbund – have reported their results for the second quarter or first half of 2026 this week. read more...
Katherina Reiche's Contested Energy Plans: German Cabinet Approves 2027 EEG Amendment and Grid Connection Package – Final Legislative Text Still Pending
30 Jul 2026 08:44 | Berlin – Germany's federal cabinet on Wednesday (29 July) approved the 2027 amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) along with an accompanying grid connection package, advancing the legislation to its next stage. The government draft bills, which will contain the binding legislative text, have not yet been published, however. read more...
Finland's Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant to Remain Offline Longer as Fortum Launches Major Modernization Program
30 Jul 2026 07:59 | Helsinki – Finland's Loviisa nuclear power plant will shut down in early August for its annual maintenance outage, with this year's shutdown lasting significantly longer than usual and scheduled to conclude on October 18. The extended outage reflects a major overhaul of Unit 2 – performed only once every eight years – as well as the launch of extensive modernization projects. read more...
Nordex Group Improves Profitability and Order Intake in the Second Quarter – Share Price Jumps
29 Jul 2026 17:16 | Hamburg – Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex Group reported a significant improvement in profitability in the second quarter of 2026, accompanied by higher order intake and positive free cash flow. Against this backdrop, the company confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. The Nordex share price reacted strongly to the figures, recording a sharp increase on the stock market. read more...
EU Expands Industrial Policy with EUR 1.5 Billion Programme for Battery Cell Plants
29 Jul 2026 11:35 | Brussels – The European Union is expanding its industrial policy course toward building competitive battery production with a new funding programme for battery cell plants. The European Commission is making available interest-free loans of up to EUR 1.5 billion. The support specifically targets the economically critical ramp-up phase of new production sites, where many projects fail due to high costs and scaling risks despite mature technology. read more...
End of a Diesel Ferry: Scandlines Advances Electrification on the Vogelfluglinie Route
29 Jul 2026 11:22 | Puttgarden/Copenhagen – Electrification of shipping is gaining momentum, particularly on short, regularly scheduled ferry routes, where battery-electric vessels are increasingly emerging as an alternative to diesel propulsion. German-Danish ferry operator Scandlines is gradually converting its fleet to hybrid and battery-electric drive systems. read more...
Renewed Crisis After Failed Restructuring: Creditors Push for Break-Up of Varta Group
29 Jul 2026 10:42 | Ellwangen – Battery maker Varta is facing another existential crisis, just two years after restructuring under Germany's Corporate Stabilization and Restructuring Act (StaRUG). Key creditors are now reportedly pushing for the group to be broken up. read more...
Race Between Battery and Fuel Cell: Bosch Launches Fuel Cell Field Trial in Commercial Vehicles
29 Jul 2026 10:21 | Stuttgart – Battery-electric drivetrains currently dominate the market ramp-up for zero-emission commercial vehicles. At the same time, manufacturers and suppliers are advancing fuel cell systems for applications that require long ranges, short refueling times and high daily mileage. Bosch is pursuing both technologies and is now launching the first field trial of its new fuel cell system in public transit service in Spain. read more...
Global-Data Expects Sixfold Increase in Global Battery Storage Capacity by 2030 as 4-Hour Systems Gain Ground
29 Jul 2026 10:08 | London – The global rollout of battery storage is accelerating sharply, driven by rising electricity demand from electrification, industry and AI data centers, as well as the need to balance fluctuating output from growing wind and solar generation. That is according to a new market analysis by data analytics and consulting firm Global-Data. read more...
Reshoring in US Solar Industry: Canadian Solar Unit CS Power Tech Starts First Phase of Indiana Cell Plant
28 Jul 2026 11:35 | Kitchener — The US solar industry now covers most of its module demand domestically and is increasingly bringing upstream cell manufacturing back onshore as well. Tariffs on Asian imports and the expansion of domestic capacity are driving the reshoring process. Canadian solar group Canadian Solar is following this trend through its US subsidiary CS Power Tech with a new factory. read more...
