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Innergex Announces the Full Commissioning of La Cense Wind Farm in France

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and EOLFI  announced the full commissioning of the La Cense wind farm, located in the municipality of Saint-André-Farivillers, approximately 25 km northeast of Beauvais, in the Oise department in France. The facility is equipped with four Nordex N117 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.3 MW, for a total installed capacity of 13.2 MW.

Etermar Energia Starts Construction of Prototype for Floating Offshore Platform ‘BayFloat’

Etermar Energia will build the first small‑scale prototype of BayFloat, BayWa r.e.’s innovative floating platform for offshore wind energy, in Setúbal, Portugal, as part of a pioneering project funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Program (RRP).

First Wind Farm with Nordex N175 Turbines Commissioned

The UKA Group and the Nordex Group have commissioned the Mahlsdorf wind farm on schedule and in full. With an installed capacity of 68 MW, the project sets a technological benchmark for the economic utilization of sites with moderate wind conditions.

Nordex Group Receives 42 MW Order From Max Bögl 

The Nordex Group has received an order from Max Bögl for the supply and installation of six wind turbines for the Peckelsheim community wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The N163/6.X turbines will be installed on 164-meter-high hybrid towers. Additionally, the contract includes a 20-year service agreement, ensuring the long-term availability and performance of the turbines.

Rimac Technology helping to power the new BMW i7

Rimac Technology and the BMW Group have announced a production vehicle emerging from their technology partnership, established in 2023, set to make its world premiere at Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 22nd.

Minnesota School District Receives $5.5M Tax Credit for Geothermal Projects

Geothermal dehumidification systems have already injected new life into two historic Winona Area Public Schools in Minnesota.  Now, a federal tax credit tied to those projects will open the door for the possibilities of additional improvements to the educational environment for Winona area students, staff and community members. 

Hydrogenera Expands Into Germany With 2 MW Green Hydrogen Project

Hydrogenera is delivering a 2-MW alkaline electrolyzer system for a green hydrogen project that will supply industrial offtakers in Germany. The project is financed by a German government grant, marking a significant milestone in Hydrogenera's European expansion and in the development of state-backed hydrogen infrastructure across the continent.

ScottishPower embarks on five-year £12 billion investment plan to rewire central and southern Scotland

ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, has officially kick-started its five-year £12 billion rewiring programme of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid, aimed at increasing grid capacity, strengthening energy security and help prepare Britain for an all-electric future.

Eco Wave Power Successfully Concludes Port of Los Angeles Pilot Program

Eco Wave Power announced that it has submitted the final project completion report to Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. (“Shell”), marking the successful completion of the wave energy pilot objectives under a Pilot Test Agreement entered between the parties in 2024.

Pattern Energy Announces Completion of Acquisition of Cordelio Power

Pattern Energy Group has completed its acquisition of Cordelio Power, an independent power producer in Canada and the United States. The transaction  expands one of the largest independent clean energy infrastructure platforms in North America.

Solar power sets a new generation record in the UK, driving down the cost of electricity

At midday on April 7th, roof-mounted and ground mounted solar power in the UK generated an estimated 14,082 megawatts, according to the National Energy System Operator (NESO), which is enough to boil 4.7 million kettles simultaneously or operate 140 million 32-inch widescreen TVs.

Michigan Goes Big on Batteries, Approving Six Energy Storage Contracts

The Michigan Public Service Commission recently approved a total of six energy storage projects totaling 1,332 megawatts (MW) of capacity, improving grid reliability as the energy transition accelerates.

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