Triton Knoll is marking a series of project ‘firsts’ as turbine blades destined to be installed at the 857MW offshore wind farm, arrive at its chosen construction port in Teesside. Able Seaton Port, near Hartlepool, is receiving offshore wind turbine components for the first time in its history, after a combined multi-million pound investment has … Continue reading Triton Knoll marks project firsts as blades arrive at Seaton Port
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Pilot project for floating offshore wind energy is picking up speed
Saitec Offshore Technologies and RWE Renewables award manufacturing and assembly contract for DemoSATH floating project to Ferrovial. Construction package covers concrete precasting and assembly of the floater. 90% of the construction budget will be destined to the local supply chain – Commissioning is scheduled for 2022. Leading global infrastructure operator Ferrovial has been selected for … Continue reading Pilot project for floating offshore wind energy is picking up speed
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Evendorf and Krusemark – double success for RWE in German onshore wind energy auction
RWE wins bid for 11.7-MW Evendorf wind farm in Lower Saxony . Krusemark repowering project in Saxony-Anhalt to be expanded by one turbine to 19.8 MW. Start of construction for both wind farms planned for 2021. In the latest German auction for onshore wind energy, RWE won not one, but two bids. Evendorf wind farm, … Continue reading Evendorf and Krusemark – double success for RWE in German onshore wind energy auction
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RWE expands its wind energy business to Taiwan
World’s number 2 in offshore wind power is taking part in Taiwan’s largest energy trade fair RWE and Asia Cement Corporation prepare 448 MW Chu Feng offshore wind farm for next grid allocation round in Taiwan RWE is taking part in Taiwan’s largest annual energy trade fair and conference. This underlines RWE’s ambitions to expand … Continue reading RWE expands its wind energy business to Taiwan
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RWE welcomes the Prime Minister’s package of measures for offshore wind to drive the UK’s green economic recovery
RWE has today welcomed the Prime Minister package of measures including a pledge to invest £160m to upgrade ports and infrastructure in coastal communities, to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind and drive the UK’s future green economic recovery. The UK plays a key role in RWE’s strategy to grow its renewables business and to … Continue reading RWE welcomes the Prime Minister’s package of measures for offshore wind to drive the UK’s green economic recovery
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Offshore Wind Farm virtual public exhibition launched
In order to provide residents of Dublin and Wicklow with the opportunity to find out about the proposed Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm, an online virtual public exhibition platform has been launched on the project website www.dublinarray.com. Dublin Array offshore wind farm, a joint venture between RWE Renewables Ireland and Saorgus Energy, with RWE leading … Continue reading Offshore Wind Farm virtual public exhibition launched
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RWE U.S. onshore wind farm Cranell starts commercial operation
Completion of 220-megawatt project expands RWE U.S. onshore wind power capacity. Green electricity capacity for more than 66,000 households. Almost 1 gigawatt of onshore wind energy projects are under construction in the U.S. to grow RWE’s renewables capacity. RWE continues to expand its renewables portfolio in North America, one of the company’s strategy focus markets: … Continue reading RWE U.S. onshore wind farm Cranell starts commercial operation
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RWE researches large-scale storage for green electricity in salt caverns
RWE Gas Storage West GmbH and CMBlu Energy AG have initiated a collaborative project to investigate how RWE can utilise the salt caverns currently used for gas storage as large-scale, organic flow batteries. These underground caverns could potentially store capacities of up to several gigawatt hours of electricity from renewable sources. By comparison, Europe’s largest … Continue reading RWE researches large-scale storage for green electricity in salt caverns
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RWE secures lease agreements to develop four offshore wind farm extensions projects in the United Kingdom
Potential 1.8 gigawatts awarded Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate, RWE pro rata share about 900 megawatts RWE’s total share in the UK offshore development projects totals up to 1.3 gigawatts including 400 megawatts from the remaining seabed option at Rampion Projects in the Irish Sea, the southern North Sea and the English Channel … Continue reading RWE secures lease agreements to develop four offshore wind farm extensions projects in the United Kingdom
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Rampion offshore wind farm visitor centre opens in Brighton
Climate change, renewable energy and our planet’s future are brought into sharp focus at an exciting new attraction which opened on Brighton seafront on Friday 4th September 2020. Caroline Lucas MP, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, was the first visitor to the Rampion Visitor Centre, located in six newly-refurbished arches neighbouring Brighton’s West Pier Pillars … Continue reading Rampion offshore wind farm visitor centre opens in Brighton
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RWE expands its renewables business in the Netherlands
RWE is making good progress in expanding its solar business. Having recently completed the construction of solar farms in the US, Canada and Spain, the company has now started the construction of its first ground mounted solar project in the Netherlands. The solar farm Kerkrade in the Province of Limburg is set to have a … Continue reading RWE expands its renewables business in the Netherlands
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“Coal exit” collective agreement finalised
After intensive negotiations and under great time pressure, RWE has reached an agreement with the United Services Union (ver.di) and the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union (IG BCE) on the “coal exit” collective bargaining agreement. This creates the conditions for the company to be able to end coal-fired power generation in a socially acceptable … Continue reading “Coal exit” collective agreement finalised
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RWE completes installation of foundations and export cables at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm
RWE has taken a major step towards first power generation in 2021 at Triton Knoll by completing the installation of the 90 foundations for the wind turbines and two 50-kilometer-long export cables connecting the offshore and onshore electrical systems. The successful installation was achieved during one of the project’s most challenging times due to the … Continue reading RWE completes installation of foundations and export cables at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm
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RWE to commercialize electricity from Dutch wind power plant Waddenwind
54 megawatt long-term wind power purchase agreement (PPA). First electricity delivered by the wind turbines in 2021, and complete commissioning of the wind farm in January 2022. RWE Supply & Trading will buy the complete production of Dutch onshore wind power developed by Waddenwind, a group of local farmers in the province of Groningen. RWE … Continue reading RWE to commercialize electricity from Dutch wind power plant Waddenwind
Continue readingRWE announces capital increase to accelerate and expand renewables growth
RWE has successfully concluded an increase of its share capital of around €2 billion by selling new shares at a price of €32.55 per share following an accelerated bookbuilt offering to institutional investors. The company’s share capital was increased by 10% by using part of the authorised capital by issuing about 61.5 million new ordinary … Continue reading RWE announces capital increase to accelerate and expand renewables growth
Continue readingNew RWE achieved strong results for H1 2020
RWE is rigorously pursuing its growth and investment strategy. By year-end, the company will commission new wind and solar farms with a total capacity of 1.3 gigawatts (GW), even though the commissioning of some assets will be deferred to next year due to the coronavirus, especially in the USA. In terms of business performance, RWE … Continue reading New RWE achieved strong results for H1 2020
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RWE joins new European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
RWE supports the newly launched European Clean Hydrogen Alliance (ECH2A). The organisation has ambitious aims on the deployment of hydrogen technologies by 2030; bringing together renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production, demand in industry, mobility and other sectors, as well as hydrogen transmission and distribution. These objectives fit perfectly with RWE’s view of hydrogen as one … Continue reading RWE joins new European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
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RWE delivers solar power from its Canadian solar farm to Direct Energy
RWE has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Direct Energy Marketing Limited for the supply of power from RWE’s Canadian Hull solar plant (25 megawatt, MW). The photovoltaic plant, located in Southern Alberta, started commercial operation recently and will now provide an important part of the electricity that Direct Energy needs to supply its … Continue reading RWE delivers solar power from its Canadian solar farm to Direct Energy
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RWE and Bosch sign long-term solar power purchase agreement
RWE Supply & Trading will provide Bosch with solar power. The total volume amounts to 50 megawatts. The company will source the power from several new farms in southern Germany developed by RWE and other providers. These solar farms can be built thanks to the power purchase agreements and thus do not rely on subsidies under … Continue reading RWE and Bosch sign long-term solar power purchase agreement
Continue readingNordex announces potential sale of its 2.7 GW European PV and wind energy project to RWE
The 2.7 GW portfolio includes projects in France, Spain, Sweden and Poland. Strong boost to Nordex’s capital structure. Cash consideration of EUR 402.5 million before deduction of any customary fees, taxes and any other adjustments. Further reinforcing the growth prospects, underpinned by a strong order book. Nordex leverages the current market environment with strong investor … Continue reading Nordex announces potential sale of its 2.7 GW European PV and wind energy project to RWE
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