Poland has started competitive processes for five offshore wind seabed permits in the Polish Baltic Sea. RWE has submitted bids for all five areas with a total capacity of 7.8 gigawatts (GW) – including a site 44.E1, located in the direct vicinity of its F.E.W. Baltic II project. Based on its track record of more … Continue reading RWE bids with 1.8 GW unique concept for seabed permit in Poland
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City of Bedburg and RWE put new wind farm into operation
On recultivated land at the Garzweiler open-cast mine, well-established partners, the city of Bedburg and RWE, successfully connect another wind farm with a capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) to the grid. The five wind turbines of the 30-million-euro “Bedburg A 44n” project have the capacity to generate enough green electricity to meet the annual needs … Continue reading City of Bedburg and RWE put new wind farm into operation
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RWE key industry sponsor in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult Launch Academy
RWE’s largest offshore wind farm in construction, Sofia, recently joined other key industry sponsors to take part in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s technology acceleration programme, which has so far raised £9 million for offshore wind entrepreneurs whose companies have taken on 50 new staff since it began in 2019. Applications for this year’s Launch Academy … Continue reading RWE key industry sponsor in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult Launch Academy
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RWE selects preferred suppliers for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
Siemens Energy to become main supplier for the onshore substation and HSM Offshore Energy for the substation at sea Early works agreements signed with both suppliers Thor will supply green electricity for more than one million Danish households RWE is further progressing with the deployment of its Thor offshore wind farm by selecting two preferred suppliers … Continue reading RWE selects preferred suppliers for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
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RWE responds to proposed UK Government ‘Cost-Plus Revenue Limit’
RWE plays a key role in helping achieve the UK’s net zero ambitions, which represents one of our most strategically important markets, and has reacted with disappointment at the Government’s decision to implement a revenue limit (the “Cost-Plus Revenue Limit”) on low-carbon technologies. Tom Glover, RWE UK Country Chair, said: “RWE understands that this is … Continue reading RWE responds to proposed UK Government ‘Cost-Plus Revenue Limit’
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RWE bids for offshore wind seabed permit in Poland
Application for offshore wind farm with a capacity of up to 1.5 gigawatts. Concept takes efficient area co-usage into account. RWE contributes its expertise from a 20 year track record in offshore wind power. Poland is going ahead with its offshore wind build-out program by starting a competitive process for an offshore wind seabed permit … Continue reading RWE bids for offshore wind seabed permit in Poland
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RWE has signed a contract to explore the feasibility of deploying up to 1 GW of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
The Celtic Sea region offers a huge opportunity to develop large-scale, commercial floating offshore wind and RWE as the largest energy producer and renewables operator in Wales, wants to play a part in its delivery. In anticipation of this, RWE has commissioned Swansea-based Marine Power Systems (MPS) to develop a project plan for delivering up … Continue reading RWE has signed a contract to explore the feasibility of deploying up to 1 GW of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
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Agreement on coal phase-out 2030 and strengthening security of supply in the energy crisis
Earlier coal phase-out contributes significantly to achieving German climate protection goals. Neurath D and E power plant units to remain temporarily on the grid to strengthen security of supply and displace gas from electricity generation. Necessary staff reductions to be implemented in a socially responsible way. RWE is ready to end lignite-based electricity generation in … Continue reading Agreement on coal phase-out 2030 and strengthening security of supply in the energy crisis
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RWE agrees to acquire Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. and to become one of the top leading renewable energy companies in the United States
RWE AG, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, signed a purchase agreement with Con Edison, Inc. to acquire all shares in Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. (Con Edison CEB). Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, Con Edison CEB is a leading operator and developer of renewable energy plants in the United States, with … Continue reading RWE agrees to acquire Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. and to become one of the top leading renewable energy companies in the United States
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DNV confirms Nordseecluster wind farms will comply with German offshore regulations
Conformity Statements prove the safe and reliable design basis for joint wind projects of RWE and Northland Power. At the WindEnergy Hamburg exhibition, DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has awarded two German offshore wind farms with Conformity Statements. The projects (N-3.7 & N-3.8) are both part of the Nordseecluster, which is jointly … Continue reading DNV confirms Nordseecluster wind farms will comply with German offshore regulations
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Research black rotor blades for bird protection
To operate wind farms in harmony with the ecosystem, research is underway to show whether painting a wind turbine blade black helps birds to fly more safely between the wind turbines.Seven of RWE’s existing wind turbines in Eemshaven (Westereems wind farm) will get black blades.In addition to the effect on birds, the effect on the … Continue reading Research black rotor blades for bird protection
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RWE participating in first ever Hydrogen Zone at party conferences
RWE is proud to be part of the Hydrogen Zone at this year’s Labour and Conservative party conferences. The Hydrogen Zone is a cross-industry collaboration that represents the breadth and strength of the hydrogen economy in the UK and who together will tell the story of the UK’s burgeoning hydrogen sector. The Hydrogen Zone will … Continue reading RWE participating in first ever Hydrogen Zone at party conferences
Continue readingRWE tests innovative technologies at new wind farm in Spain
Renewable electricity produced even more sustainably: RWE is testing two innovative, promising technologies at a new onshore wind farm in Spain. These technologies are intended to reduce the impact on the environment during the construction phase of the plant on the one hand and greenhouse gas emissions during subsequent operation on the other. Specifically, the … Continue reading RWE tests innovative technologies at new wind farm in Spain
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RWE and Latvenergo team up on offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea of Latvia
RWE, a global leading renewables player, and Latvenergo, one of the largest power suppliers in the Baltic States, have joined forces to develop, construct and operate offshore wind projects off the Latvian coast. Today, a corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two companies. The equal partnership represents a strong combination of experience and expertise … Continue reading RWE and Latvenergo team up on offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea of Latvia
Continue readingA decade of clean energy celebrated at Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm
Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm celebrates its 10-year anniversary of generating clean energy today, Wednesday 7 September. All 140 turbines of the joint venture between RWE Renewables (50%) and SSE Renewables (50%) have been operational since September 2012 and in the last 10 years, they generated enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of over … Continue reading A decade of clean energy celebrated at Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm
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RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area
An offshore wind consortium consisting of RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Windport AS, a supplier of port facilities in the Mandal area. RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN jointly aim to develop a large-scale bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area in the … Continue reading RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area
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RWE strengthens its Polish renewables business with acquisition of 3 gigawatts solar pipeline
RWE has further strengthened its European renewables business by acquiring Alpha Solar, a Polish photovoltaic (PV) development company. With this, RWE takes over a solar project pipeline in Poland with a total capacity of approx. 3 GWac. The acquisition represents a strategic enhancement for RWE and adds to its existing global development pipeline of 10 gigawatts in … Continue reading RWE strengthens its Polish renewables business with acquisition of 3 gigawatts solar pipeline
Continue readingWind farm Jüchen A 44n: wind turbines to be dismantled; new wind farm to be connected to the grid in 2023
As the responsible company, Nordex has drawn up a dismantling concept for the Jüchen A 44n wind farm with support of RWE, the city of Jüchen and the utility company NEW. The concept comprises the complete dismantling of the existing wind turbines and safe demolition of the concrete towers. A new wind farm is then … Continue reading Wind farm Jüchen A 44n: wind turbines to be dismantled; new wind farm to be connected to the grid in 2023
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RWE starts construction of a ground-mounted solar farm in the province of Badajoz
RWE is making good progress in expanding its solar business in Spain: having last year kicked-off the construction for two solar farms in the Province of Guadalajara, the company is now realising a ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plant with a planned capacity of 10 megawatts (MWac) in south west of Spain. Early construction works for the … Continue reading RWE starts construction of a ground-mounted solar farm in the province of Badajoz
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RWE deploys innovative foundations to support first wind turbines on Rea onshore wind farm in Spain
In the north-east of Spain, in Soria, RWE is constructing its 40.8-megawatt Rea Unificado wind farm. The company is erecting nine turbines with a rated output of 4.53 megawatts each – by far the largest and most powerful in its Spanish fleet. After commissioning, Rea Unificado will be able to supply 30,000 Spanish households with … Continue reading RWE deploys innovative foundations to support first wind turbines on Rea onshore wind farm in Spain
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