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Masdar and EPCG partner on renewable energy projects in Montenegro

Masdar and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) have signed agreements to develop 150 MW of solar capacity and explore more than 400 MW of pumped hydro storage in Montenegro. The projects will be developed through a 50/50 joint venture (JV) established following the companies’ JV agreement signed in April 2026. The solar portfolio comprises the 115 MW Štedim project and the 35 MW Krupac project.

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ACCIONA Energía divests 361 MW wind assets in Spain 

ACCIONA Energía has completed the sale of its operational wind asset portfolio in Spain to Galp New Energies. The portfolio has a total installed capacity of 361 MW. The transaction covers 15 wind farms situated across the Spanish provinces of Navarra, Zaragoza, Ciudad Real, Palencia, Guadalajara and Seville.  The assets were sold for an equity value of €432 million, excluding financial debt.

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France selects three hydrogen projects for €778m

The French government has announced Hydrozere, eM-Rhône and FertHySomme as the first three winners of its hydrogen scheme. This 15-year hydrogen production support mechanism is a key component of the National Hydrogen Strategy and aims to promote decarbonized hydrogen production for direct industrial uses. The selection of these three industrial projects amounting to 161.4 MW of electrolysis capacity and worth €778m is the first step towards the national objective of about 1 GW of installed capacity.

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Ocean Winds secures consent for 2 GW Scottish offshore wind project 

Ocean Winds has secured offshore consent from the Scottish Government for its 2 GW Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm. The project forms a part of the Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind leasing round. The project comprises the 1 GW Caledonia North and 1 GW Caledonia South wind farms, with up to 140 turbines across a 429 sq km site. Caledonia North will use fixed-bottom foundations, while Caledonia South will combine fixed-bottom and floating foundation technology. 

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Elgin and Erova sign PPAs for UK solar projects 

Elgin has signed three 15-year contracts for difference (CfDs) backed by power purchase agreements with Erova Energy Group. The agreements cover a 112.6 MW portfolio of solar projects in the UK. The portfolio includes the 61.9 MW Thorpe solar project, the 26.2 MW Aston Flamville solar project, and the 24.5 MW Maes Mawr solar project. Additionally, all the three projects secured CfDs in the UK’s Allocation Round 6 auction.

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Eurowind Energy Romania commences construction of 138 MW wind projects 

Eurowind Energy Romania has commenced construction of three wind power projects, following the receipt of setting-up authorisations from the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE). Together, the projects will add 138 MW of renewable energy capacity to the grid. The projects will use 23 Vestas V162-6.2 MW turbines. The projects will also benefit from a 20-year long-term service and maintenance agreement with Vestas.

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Fidra Energy achieves financial close on 1.1 GWh UK BESS project

Fidra Energy has reached financial close on its 500 MW/1.1 GWh West Burton C battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Nottinghamshire, UK. The project received financing of around £231 million in loan facilities from a consortium of international lenders. The loan facilities consists of a term loan and ancillary facilities. Project construction is expected to commence later in 2026, with commercial operations expected in 2028. 

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GIGA Storage secures financing for 2,800 MWh Belgian BESS 

GIGA Storage has secured financing for the Green Turtle battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Dilsen-Stokkem, Belgium. The project has an installed capacity of 700 MW/2,800 MWh. A consortium of 10 international banks including ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, Triodos Bank, Triodos Investment Management, asr, Belfius, HCOB, Santander, and SMBC is providing €450 million in debt financing for the project.

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METLEN to develop 252 MW Greek hybrid renewable project 

METLEN has acquired a 40 per cent stake in a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by Tsakos Group to jointly develop a hybrid renewable energy project in Greece. The project will comprise a 251.9 MW solar photovoltaic plant coupled with a 375 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The SPV will oversee the project’s development, construction, operation, energy management, and commercial management.

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Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund II raises GBP 587 million 

Quinbrook has achieved the final close of its Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund (QRIF II), raising GBP 587 million through the fund, surpassing its GBP 500 million target.The fund will invest in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid infrastructure across the UK and Ireland to support their 2030 clean energy goals. Key projects under the fund include the 373 MWdc Mallard Pass Solar Project in England, the 963 MVA.s Wexford Synchronous Consider Project in Ireland, Project Norton combining 65 MW solar with 41 MW battery storage, and Aegis Energy’s clean refuelling hub network.

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Uniper and Respect Energy sign solar PPAs in Poland

Uniper and Respect Energy have signed 6-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable electricity and guarantees of origin (GoOs) from four new solar projects. The projects include the Pakość, Kłodawa, Domanowo, and Krotoszyce solar facilities, all located in Poland. These projects have a combined installed capacity of 219 MWp. Under the agreement, Respect Energy will purchase both the solar electricity and its associated renewable energy certificates (GoOs).

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Qualitas Energy secures €172 million for Italian solar portfolio 

Qualitas Energy has secured approximately €172 million in non-recourse financing for a greenfield solar portfolio in Italy. The portfolio has a combined installed capacity of 158 MWp and comprises 15 solar projects across Italy. The projects are supported by a diversified revenue mix, including FER X, FER X NZIA, power purchase agreements, and other support schemes. The project financing was arranged by CaixaBank, La Banque Postale, and DekaBank.

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Actis acquires Klara Renewables in Poland

Actis has agreed to acquire Klara Renewables from CVC DIF. Klara Renewables is a 171 MW operational onshore wind portfolio located in Poland. The portfolio also offers around 275 MW of hybridisation potential through co-located solar PV and battery energy storage. The portfolio also has a long-term target of 1.5 GW of renewable capacity. The portfolio comprises six operational wind projects supported by contracts for difference through 2038-39, including three projects in Wielkopolska, two in Kujawy-Pomorze, and one in Podlasie, all powered by Vestas turbines.

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CIP reaches FID for Cobirgy biogas plant in Spain 

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (ABF I), has reached the final investment decision (FID) for the Cobirgy biogas plant located in Catalonia, Spain. The project will produce over 230 GWh of biomethane annually and around 150,000 tonnes of organic fertiliser and soil improver products. The plant will process up to 500,000 tonnes of agricultural and industrial organic waste annually. 

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RWE and PPC commission 930 MWp solar capacity in Greece 

RWE and PPC have commissioned the final solar farm of the Amynteo photovoltaic complex located in Western Macedonia, Greece. This commissioning brings the nine solar projects with a combined capacity of 930 MWp into full operation. The projects were developed through their joint venture Meton Energy S.A. with RWE owning 51 per cent and PPC owning 49 per cent. 

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Aker Solutions secures 150 MW hydropower contract in Norway

Aker Solutions has secured a contract from Tussa Energi to supply all electromechanical equipment for the Tussa II hydropower plant. The contract is valued between NOK 0.5 billion and NOK 1.5 billion. The plant is located in western Norway. The project will expand the facility’s installed capacity from 64 MW to 150 MW with the addition of two 75 MW Pelton turbine units.

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Hy2gen’s Albatros hydrogen project wins European Hydrogen Bank support

Hy2gen Nordic’s Albatros renewable hydrogen project located in Kassø, Denmark, has been selected for support under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). The project will feature a 100 MW electrolyser producing RFNBO-certified renewable hydrogen for industrial customers in Germany and across Europe. The project is expected to produce approximately 144,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen over a period of 10 years. 

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CIP reaches financial close for 392 MW wind project in Romania

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), has reached financial close for the 392 MW Pestera II onshore wind project located in Constanța County, Romania. The project secured a 15-year contract for difference (CfD) for 245 MW of capacity in December 2024. The project is expected to commence commercial operations in 2028.

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Ignitis secures financing for 313 MW wind farm in Lithuania

Ignitis group has secured a €150 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the financing of the Kelmė Wind Farm. The wind farm has a combined installed capacity of 313.7 MW and is located in Lithuania. The project reached commercial operations in June 2025. With this, the total investment in the Kelmė Wind Farm, including acquisition and construction costs, is expected to reach up to €550 million.  

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Frontier acquires 2.8 GWh UK energy storage projects 

Frontier Power Energy Holdings has acquired the rights to the Ayr and Busby long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects from Apatura Energy. The projects will provide a combined capacity of 350 MW/2.8 GWh, with the Ayr project planned at 200 MW (1,600 MWh) and the Busby project at 150 MW (1,200 MWh). Both projects are expected to deploy long-duration battery systems supplied by Eos Energy Enterprises, including its Z3 technology platform.

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