Europe

Germany has introduced an updated grid standard that significantly broadens the scope for plug-in photovoltaic installations, allowing larger systems to be deployed without requiring an electrician. The regulatory revision, embedded in VDE-AR-N 4105:2026-03, is expected to accelerate adoption by...

RWE has begun deploying an offshore wind turbine featuring a reduced-CO₂ steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea, marking a key milestone as the project starts supplying electricity to Denmark....

Zelestra and EDP have signed an agreement introducing Spain’s first retrofit-based solar-plus-storage power purchase structure, marking a shift in how renewable assets are managed as flexibility becomes increasingly critical. The Solar Storage Retrofit approach focuses on upgrading operational assets,...

France is preparing to launch one of its largest renewable energy auctions, with plans to award 10 offshore wind projects and announce winners by late this year or early 2027. The initiative forms part of the country’s broader decarbonisation...

Rolls-Royce SMR has moved to deepen its collaboration with Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik AB through a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking a step forward in the broader SMR rollout strategy. The agreement is intended to reinforce...

The Crown Estate has set out its timeline for the UK’s Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6, confirming that the process will take place in the first half of 2027 and is expected to deliver at least 6 GW of...

Vestas has unveiled plans for a wind turbine facility in the United Kingdom, aimed at addressing rising offshore wind demand across the UK and Europe. The proposed facility, representing a capital investment exceeding €250m, is expected to manufacture nacelles and...