Renewable energy news updates

DNV has acquired Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd to advance grid-power connection capabilities in Australia.

Tekmar Group plc has secured a contract valued in excess of £4 million for the supply of its 10th Generation Cable Protection Systems and associated ancillaries to a large European offshore wind farm.

NOV has been awarded contracts by Hanwha Ocean for the design and supply of critical equipment for a next-generation wind turbine installation jack-up vessel, based on its GustoMSC NG-16000X design.

Mozambique, in partnership with the African Development Bank, is moving closer to securing financing for the US$4.5 billion Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project.

OnPath Energy has secured a contract for differences for landmark East Ayrshire wind farm in Scotland.

BELECTRIC, member of Elevion Group, has secured a major contract for nearly 210 MWp of solar capacity in the UK.

Scatec has reached financial close for its 190 MW solar portfolio in Romania and will now start construction.

Eco Wave Power Ltd has signed a letter of intent with Wavefront Asset Management Ltd for the potential financing of global wave energy projects.

Haugland Group and Waterson Terminal Services have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate port development and support the continued growth of the offshore wind sector in New York State.

The Hydro-3 project in Azerbaijan has been awarded carbon credits by the Gold Standard.

Nidec Conversioin has contributed to Lithuania’s largest battery energy storage system project with the supply of its Power Unit technology.

European Energy has secured contracts for three UK solar projects in the Allocation Round 7a auction.

Grenergy has closed a US$355 million senior non-recourse financing agreement for its Central Oasis platform in Chile.

HydroWing Tidal Energy Projects has been awarded a further 10 MW for its Ynni’r Lleuad project in Wales in the UK government’s AR7a Contracts for Difference awards.

A ceremony held at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France has marked the completion of the design, construction, and integration phases of two offshore electrical substations for Phase A of the Nordseecluster offshore wind project.

Boralex inc. has announced that the consented Sallachy wind farm has secured a Contract for Difference as part of the seventh Contracts for Difference Allocation Round run by the UK government.

Britain has announced record levels of new solar and onshore wind projects as part of its latest renewables auction.

CWP Europe has commissioned the 174 MWdc Studina solar project in Romania, with the project having reached its commercial operation date.

Watson Farley & Williams has advised Sonnedix on its acquisition of six operating photovoltaic plants and a 50% stake in a high-voltage substation.

Bute Energy has been awarded a contract for difference for its 92 MW Twyn Hywel onshore wind energy park in UK Allocation Round 7.

Fervo Energy has announced the completion of an appraisal drilling campaign at a new greenfield geothermal site in Utah.

ZX Lidars has announced that Nadara has selected the ZX 300e wind LiDAR to support its repowering programme in the UK.

Nexra has announced the signing of a firm contract for the execution of an operations and maintenance campaign in Taiwan.

Hanwha Renewables and Morrison-backed Chrysalis Renewables have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate renewable energy development.