Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory is producing blades for 100 state-of-the-art 14 MW offshore wind turbines that will power RWE’s Sofia project. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm on target for completion towards end of 2026. Ceremony to unveil the first of the new blades was attended by RWE UK Country Chair Tom Glover, Darren Davidson, Vice President … Continue reading RWE unveils first wind turbine blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull
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RWE starts construction of battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 450 MW in the U.S.
Construction is underway at RWE’s Crowned Heron 1 and 2 and Cartwheel battery storage systems in Texas, with commissioning planned for 2025. Once completed, the projects will add 450 MW BESS capacity to RWE’s US operating footprint. RWE’s U.S. BESS platform to help enhance regional grid resilince, contribute toward goal to expand battery storage capacity … Continue reading RWE starts construction of battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 450 MW in the U.S.
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RWE signs framework agreement for monopile foundations with Steelwind to secure capacity for future offshore wind farms
Production capacities for up to 300 monopiles reserved in a tight market; monopiles to be used at RWE’s offshore wind projects in Europe that are to be commissioned from end of 2029 onwards. 200 monopiles to be manufactured in Steelwind’s German production facility from 2027 onwards, option for further 100 monopiles. Option for RWE to … Continue reading RWE signs framework agreement for monopile foundations with Steelwind to secure capacity for future offshore wind farms
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RWE expands its photovoltaic (PV) footprint in the UK and launches an industry-leading Solar Developers Charter
RWE, the UK’s leading power generator, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK. It brings the total number to 11, and marks a further step in the growth of the company’s renewable energy footprint and support for the UK’s net-zero ambitions. At the same time, … Continue reading RWE expands its photovoltaic (PV) footprint in the UK and launches an industry-leading Solar Developers Charter
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RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
RWE, one of the world’s leaders in offshore wind, has awarded two key contracts to Lamprell Energy Limited for the future supply of transition pieces to its two east coast UK offshore wind projects currently under development, Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East. The award underlines RWE’s continued commitment to progressing the development of … Continue reading RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
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Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
RWE is collaborating with the Port Authority of Setúbal to facilitate enhancements in its port infrastructure, supporting Portugal’s ambitious industrialisation objectives linked to the development of floating offshore wind energy. This agreement underscores a strong commitment to leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to drive industrial growth in Portuguese ports. Through a Letter of Support, RWE … Continue reading Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
RWE is expanding its battery storage business with an innovative technology for grid stability. The company has begun construction of an ultra-fast battery storage system with an installed capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 11 megawatt hours (MWh) on the site of its power plant in Moerdijk, in the Netherlands. With … Continue reading RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for five of its renewable energy projects in the latest Allocation Round 6 (AR6). The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for two onshore and three … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
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RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE achieves key milestone with the installation of the Offshore Converter Platform at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm – its first deployment of HVDC technology offshore. The installation represents the largest lift of its kind in the offshore wind industry, underscoring the successful collaboration between RWE, GE Vernova, and Seatrium. Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore … Continue reading RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
Renewable energy for “Neuland Hambach”: The municipalities at the Hambach opencast mine are joining RWE in setting the course for the energy transition and investing in the expansion of renewables. NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH, which represents the interests of the surrounding municipalities of Elsdorf, Jülich, Kerpen, Merzenich, Niederzier and Titz, has combined forces with RWE to … Continue reading Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
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RWE and Borussia Dortmund to install largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany
RWE and Borussia Dortmund have agreed a six-year partnership. As a “Premium and Sustainability Partner” of the renowned Bundesliga club, RWE is to develop and implement a sustainable energy optimisation concept at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Borussia Dortmund’s stadium. One of the main elements of this scheme will be the renewal and expansion of the photovoltaic … Continue reading RWE and Borussia Dortmund to install largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany
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RWE opens agrivoltaics demonstration plant in Bedburg
Producing green electricity and agricultural crops on one field – RWE is testing how these two objectives can be best combined at a demonstration plant (3.2 megawatts peak) for agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) in the Rhenish mining area. In Bedburg, at the edge of the Garzweiler opencast mine, around 6,100 solar modules have been producing green electricity since the … Continue reading RWE opens agrivoltaics demonstration plant in Bedburg
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RWE signs PPA with Meta to generate photovoltaic electricity from two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts
RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., announced it signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Meta from two solar farms under construction in the U.S. The two PPAs further strengthen RWE’s strategy to support the demand for clean energy with power from its U.S. renewables portfolio. Onsite construction is underway … Continue reading RWE signs PPA with Meta to generate photovoltaic electricity from two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts
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Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea
Wind power N-9.1 and N-9.2 have a capacity of 2,000 megawatts each; RWE will pay a total bid price of €250 million. RWE will explore the possibility of developing the offshore wind turbines projects together with TotalEnergies. Investment decisions (FID) to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively. Start of offshore construction in 2029 and … Continue reading Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea
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RWE and Salzgitter Group sign photovoltaic PPA
Green electricity will be supplied from the Boitzenburger Land photovoltaic plant. RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have agreed a long-term green electricity supply (Power Purchase Agreement, PPA) for up to 64 gigawatt hours per year. The contract runs for seven years and begins in 2027. The green electricity will come from the 180-megawatt … Continue reading RWE and Salzgitter Group sign photovoltaic PPA
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RWE takes big steps to expand its photovoltaic business in Poland
Solar photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of more than 100 MWac under construction in Poland. RWE commissions 8.5-MW photovoltaic farm in central Poland, which will be able to supply up to more than 4,300 Polish households. RWE is constructing solar farms with a total capacity of more than 100 megawatts (MWac) across Poland. The … Continue reading RWE takes big steps to expand its photovoltaic business in Poland
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RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
“DemoSATH Lab” initiative kicks-off enhanced environmental monitoring studies to gain better knowledge about underwater noise, bird detection and the interactions of marine life with the platform. The studies will be conducted on DemoSATH, a 2 MW operational floating offshore wind turbine installed 2 miles off the Spanish coastline. The DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been … Continue reading RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
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TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future
Synergies leveraged to realise OranjeWind offshore wind farm with an installed capacity of 795 megawatts as first system integration project on Dutch market. Each partner has 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind farm, for which final investment decision has been taken. Partners are committed to delivering their allocated part of flexible system integration solutions, including … Continue reading TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future
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RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
RWE has been granted a feasibility licence from the Australian Government for the development of an offshore wind farm close to the Kent Group islands in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in the state of Victoria. This area is Australia’s first designated offshore wind zone. This licence approval grants RWE, a key global … Continue reading RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
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