Category: News Europe

Amazon signs wind PPAs in Sweden

Amazon signs wind PPAs in Sweden

August 28, 2026 | , ,

Amazon has signed four power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind projects in Sweden. The agreements are expected to add approximately 200 MW of new carbon-free energy capacity. The projects include the Fageråsen, Boarp, Dållebo and Fågelås wind projects, which are being developed by OX2 and Eolus. Furthermore, the Fageråsen project will have a capacity of 132 MW, while the Boarp, Dållebo and Fågelås projects have capacities of 17.5 MW, 18 MW and 31.5 MW, respectively.

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Ballard acquires UK hydrogen company GeoPura 

Ballard acquires UK hydrogen company GeoPura 

August 28, 2026 | , ,

Ballard Power Systems has completed the acquisition of UK-based GeoPura. GeoPura, founded in 2019, designs, manufactures and operates hydrogen power units (HPUs) for off-grid power applications. The HPUs use Ballard fuel cell modules to convert hydrogen into clean electricity. Furthermore, the transaction involves upfront consideration of £275 million, including £82.5 million in cash and newly issued Ballard common shares.

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Air Products and Nobian sign hydrogen agreement

Air Products and Nobian sign hydrogen agreement

August 27, 2026 | , ,

Nobian and Air Products have entered into a long-term agreement for the offtake of RFNBO-compliant, certified hydrogen produced at Nobian’s facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The hydrogen is generated through a renewable energy-powered chlor-alkali electrolysis plant, which has a production capacity of more than 14,000 tonnes per year. By supplying certified RFNBO hydrogen through existing infrastructure, Air Products will help customers meet the Netherlands’ RED III requirements while strengthening Rotterdam’s position as a hydrogen hub.

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Greenvolt Group secures financing for 1.6 GWh BESS projects in Poland

Greenvolt Group secures financing for 1.6 GWh BESS projects in Poland

August 27, 2026 | , ,

Greenvolt Group has secured a financing package from UniCredit comprising €153 million in bridge facilities and a €65 million guarantee facility to support the development of the Ełk and Turośń battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Poland. The projects, developed by Greenvolt Power, have a combined capacity of 400 MW/1.6 GWh, with each project comprising 200 MW/800 MWh of storage capacity.

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TotalEnergies signs PPA for 367 MW UK offshore wind project 

TotalEnergies signs PPA for 367 MW UK offshore wind project 

August 26, 2026 | , ,

TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Offshore Partners Walney (OPW) for electricity generated by the Walney I and II offshore wind farms located in UK. The projects, located in the Irish Sea and operated by Ørsted, have a cumulative installed capacity of 367 MW. Furthermore, OPW owns a 24.8 per cent stake in the project. Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will purchase renewable energy guarantees of origin (REGO)-backed electricity from OPW’s share of the project’s generation.

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Low Carbon secures consent for Beacon Fen energy park in UK

Low Carbon secures consent for Beacon Fen energy park in UK

August 21, 2026 | , , ,

Low Carbon has secured development consent for the Beacon Fen energy park located in Lincolnshire, UK. The project will have 400 MW of solar capacity and 600 MW of co-located battery energy storage system (BESS). The project will generate enough clean electricity annually to power around 130,000 UK homes. The project is expected to offset approximately 72,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland

Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland

August 20, 2026 | , ,

Capital Dynamics has acquired a ready-to-build battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland. The project has secured 170 MW of grid connection capacity. The project will connect to the neighbouring 110 kV Knockanure substation. Capital Dynamics acquired the project from a group of private shareholders. Furthermore, the project will have four-hours storage capacity and has been classified as a long-duration energy storage solution by EirGrid.

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Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany

Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany

August 19, 2026 | , ,

Tyczka Hydrogen has acquired a hydrogen production, filling and refuelling facility located in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach, Germany. ABO Energy developed, constructed and operated the facility before the acquisition. The facility combines a 5 MW proton exchange membrane electrolyser, trailer filling station and a 350-bar hydrogen refuelling station. The project will add 400-600 tonnes of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO)-certified green hydrogen production capacity annually to Tyczka Hydrogen’s portfolio.

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Econergy secures €229 million for hybrid project in Romania 

Econergy secures €229 million for hybrid project in Romania 

August 18, 2026 | , , ,

Econergy has signed financing agreements of approximately €229 million for its Părău 2 hybrid project in Romania. The project combines a 342 MWp solar plant with a 150 MW co-located battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is currently under construction and is expected to commence operations in late 2027 or early 2028. Financing close of the project is expected to be completed by November 2026.

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Sungrow and GOLDBECK partner for Polish renewables

Sungrow and GOLDBECK partner for Polish renewables

August 14, 2026 | , , ,

Sungrow has partnered with GOLDBECK SoLAR on a utility-scale solar project in Poland, alongside an agreement for a battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline. The solar framework spans Dobrowo, Kikowo and Sidlowo, Poland. The solar project has an installed capacity of 722 MWp while the BESS pipeline is of 1 GWh capacity. Sungrow will supply 1+X utility inverters and medium-voltage solutions for the project.  

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ContourGlobal signs 3 GWh BESS agreement with CATL

ContourGlobal signs 3 GWh BESS agreement with CATL

August 11, 2026 | , , ,

ContourGlobal has signed a 3 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supply agreement with CATL. The agreement spans across projects located in the UK, Greece and Chile. The deal covers 526 containers of 5.64 MWh each, all configured for four-hour discharge. The systems will use CATL’s liquid-cooled, containerized BESS technology based on large-format lithium iron phosphate cells.

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EU approves €780 million green hydrogen scheme for Netherlands

EU approves €780 million green hydrogen scheme for Netherlands

August 7, 2026 | , ,

The European Commission has approved a €780 million state aid scheme to support up to 400 MW of green hydrogen production capacity in the Netherlands. The funding will be awarded through a competitive bidding process by early 2027, with selected projects receiving 10-year variable per-kilogramme subsidies. The scheme will also provide direct grants covering up to 80 percent of eligible investment costs for selected green hydrogen projects.

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Verdant Energy merges with Aura Power 

Verdant Energy merges with Aura Power 

August 7, 2026 | , , ,

Verdant Energy and Aura Power Developments Limited have merged to create an independent power producer focused on solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in UK. The combined platform brings together Verdant’s operating and under-construction solar and BESS assets with Aura Power’s complementary contracted portfolio. The platform will have around 1 GW of solar and BESS capacity.

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Protium secures approval for Scottish green hydrogen project

Protium secures approval for Scottish green hydrogen project

August 6, 2026 | , ,

Protium has received planning permission from the Highland Council for the 15 MW Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF). The project is located in Alness, Scotland.The project represents the first phase of the Highland Hydrogen Hub. Furthermore, Protium acquired the Cromarty project in May 2026. The project is the only hydrogen project in Scotland to secure support under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 through a contract for difference (CfD).

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Utilitas begins construction of 117 MW hybrid project in Latvia

Utilitas begins construction of 117 MW hybrid project in Latvia

August 6, 2026 | , , ,

Utilitas Wind has commenced construction of the 117 MW Lode hybrid renewable energy park located in Valmiera municipality, Latvia. The project comprises 18 Vestas wind turbines of 6.5 MW each, delivering a total installed wind capacity of 117 MW. The project will also include a 60 MW/240 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The wind farm is expected to generate around 330 GWh of electricity annually.

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Sonnedix secures €730 million financing for clean energy projects in Europe

Sonnedix secures €730 million financing for clean energy projects in Europe

August 3, 2026 | , , ,

Sonnedix has secured €730 million in financing for renewable energy projects across France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The financing will be used for the refinancing, optimisation and construction of the projects across the four countries. The financing covers around 540 MW of solar capacity and two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

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