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ACCIONA Energía to Install a 1GWh Battery in the Atacama Desert

ACCIONA Energía has announced the construction of a 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Malgarida photovoltaic complex (238MWp), in the Atacama Desert in Chile. With commissioning expected in early 2027, it will be one of the largest battery storage projects in Latin America.

EIB endorses €17.7B of support for semiconductors, green transition, energy networks and social housing

The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved a 17.7 billion euros financing package to boost the green transition, strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and resilience, and deepen global partnerships.

rPlus Energies Acquires 900 MW of Solar and Storage Projects in Idaho

rPlus Energies announced today the acquisition of two solar and storage projects in Ada County, ID. The projects, Blacks Creek Energy Center and Bluebird Solar, together represent a combined 900 megawatts of new energy and storage capacity. The acquisition cements rPlus Energies’ role as Idaho’s largest solar and storage developer.

Verso Energy Awards FEED Contract to Rely

Rely and Verso Energy are pleased to announce the selection of Rely to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the DEZiR eSAF project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France.

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Winners Announced for the 2025 Gussies

The winners of the 2025 Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating (The Gussies), have been announced.

Air Liquide’s Technology Converts Ammonia into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale

Air Liquide has announced the successful start-up of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30 tons per day ammonia to hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. 

Wirepas bringing RF Mesh technology to Europe for increased resilience

Following its success with the connection of 10 million smart electricity meters in India, large-scale mesh connectivity specialist Wirepas is bringing its scalable RF mesh technology to Europe’s electricity grids, providing a reliable, affordable and secure foundation that Europe can rely on to maintain a resilient energy supply during its energy transition.

Companies Receive Vote of Confidence for Canadian Tidal Stream Expansion

Eauclaire Tidal Ltd. and Orbital Marine Power Ltd. have been selected as the sole awardees of new tidal energy licences under the Province of Nova Scotia’s 2025 tidal energy procurement process. The partnership has been granted an additional 12.5 MW of capacity through two 15-year power purchase contracts, along with associated seabed and electrical infrastructure connection rights at FORCE.

Derecktor Shipyards, Chartwell Marine, Volvo Penta deliver crew vessel for US offshore energy

Derecktor Shipyards has announced the delivery of CREST’s DC1 high-performance crew vessel, developed in collaboration with Chartwell Marine and powered by Volvo Penta, built at Derecktor’s New York shipyard.

Europe’s Hydropower Leaders Call for Urgent Action On Long-Duration Energy Storage

The International Hydropower Association (IHA), Eurelectric, and Europe’s largest hydropower players have issued a joint call to the European Commission to take decisive action in support of long-duration energy storage.

BayWa r.e. achieves DNV concept certification for 22 MW floating wind turbine substructure

BayWa r.e. has announced that it has received concept certification for its groundbreaking BayFloat floating wind semi-submersible concrete substructure and mooring system design, validated using the 22 MW generic reference turbine ‘IEA-22-280-RWT’.

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