JERA and BP launch 13GW offshore wind JV
JERA and BP have completed the formation of JERA Nex BP, a 50:50 offshore wind joint venture with a portfolio totalling 13GW of net potential capacity.
Saudi-backed developer secures finance for its biggest battery project to date
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia (FRV) has found the money to start building its biggest battery yet, the Gnarwarre project in Victoria, a project that has been the company’s portfolio since 2021, and was first promised government backing in 2022.
Californians back offshore wind in new poll
Public support for offshore wind power in California remains high, with 75% of adults in favour of projects off the state’s coast, according to the latest survey by the Public Policy Institute of California.
Milestone reached: Renewables accounted for more than half of the UK’s electricity generation in 2024
Government statistics have confirmed that renewable sources accounted for more than half of the UK’s electricity generation in 2024, a new record.
First Floating Wind Turbine Installed at EFGL Site in France
The first floating wind turbine has been installed at the site of the Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) project in France, developed by Ocean Winds in partnership with Banque des Territoires.
Nippon Steel to supply steel for Vestas wind towers for Europe, Asia and Japan
TOKYO :Nippon Steel signed a cooperation memorandum with Denmark’s wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems on Wednesday to supply steel for Vestas’ wind towers for European, Asian and Japanese markets, Japan’s industry ministry said.
A massive week for battery storage, but where are the financiers for wind and solar?
It had all the makings of a great week for the renewables energy industry – a huge boost to the government’s flagship policy mechanism, confirmation that wind, solar and storage are Australia’s lowest cost option to replace its ageing coal generators, news of a growing pipeline of projects and some landmark battery deals.
Home battery blitz: “Astonishing” numbers mark first month of game-changing rebate
Australian households have installed close to 20,000 battery systems in the first month of the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate, more than one quarter of the total amount of systems installed for all of 2024.
Not feasible for S’pore to avoid net‑zero; all options to cut energy emissions on table: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE – It is no longer feasible or practical for Singapore to avoid working towards a net-zero future, said Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology.
“We went too quickly:” BP defends dramatic renewable exit as Fortescue accelerates to net zero
The head of BP Australia, the local offshoot of the global fossil fuel giant, has defended the decision to quit the giant 26 gigawatt (GW) renewable energy project in the Pilbara, saying its customers were not moving quick enough to justify its continued interest.
