Latest Electricity News - Renewable Energy

Middle East Renewables are powering hospitals, water systems and schools across crisis-hit countries, with solar projects supporting essential services, boosting resilience and expanding access as communities face unreliable grids, extreme heat and protracted recovery.   Essential Takeaways Solar projects keep hospitals and water systems running UNOPS partners deliver deployments across several countries Examples include Sayoun water and a Hadhramaut health center Initiatives aim to expand access and equal opportunities Street lighting and schools benefit amid extreme heat Renewables are increasingly keeping daily life running across the crisis-hit Middle East, where countries contending with severe energy access challenges are turning to…

TotalEnergies Shell Renewables Deal advances a major acquisition in Europe, adding 500 MW of operating onshore wind and solar plus a 3.5 GW project pipeline with battery storage across Italy, the U.K., and Spain.   Breaking Down the Details Acquisition covers Shell's full European onshore portfolio Adds 500 MW operating assets and 3.5 GW development pipeline Signals diverging strategies among major energy companies TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire Shell's entire European onshore renewables business, a portfolio that combines approximately 500 MW of operating capacity with a 3.5 GW development pipeline. The package spans solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects…

Saudi Turkiye Renewable Energy Deal advances with a 2 GW first phase led by ACWA Power, record-low tariffs, targeting 5 GW of solar and wind capacity in Sivas and Karaman by 2028.   The Core Facts ACWA Power to build 2x1,000 MW solar plants in Sivas and Karaman Record-low tariffs at 2.35 and 1.99 euro cents per kWh for 25 years Phase two adds 3,000 MW to reach 5,000 MW with solar and wind Turkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a renewable energy agreement that launches two utility-scale solar projects totaling 2,000 MW, to be developed by ACWA Power in…

Masdar 24/7 Clean Energy Project secures $5.1bn financing to deliver round-the-clock power in Abu Dhabi, pairing 5.2 GW solar with 19 GWh battery storage under a 13-bank package within a $6.1bn investment plan.   Inside the Issue $5.1bn financing closed within $6.1bn RTC investment. 5.2 GW solar plus 19 GWh BESS to supply 1 GW continuously. Backed by 13 international and local banks; operations due 2027. A landmark financing has closed for a world-first, gigascale Round-the-Clock renewable energy platform in Abu Dhabi, advancing a total investment of $6.1 billion and securing a $5.1 billion financing package to bring the project…

Baltic Power Offshore Wind marks Poland's first power milestone, achieving initial grid connection in July 2026 toward a 1.2 GW build, 4 TWh output, and 76 turbines, advancing energy security and decarbonization of the national grid.   Breaking Down the Details First electricity from Baltic Power enters Poland's grid. Project targets 1.2 GW and 76 turbines by autumn 2026. Output forecast 4 TWh, about 3% of demand, 1.5 million homes. JV by Orlen and Northland Power; five more farms planned. Poland has begun generating electricity from its first offshore wind project, as Baltic Power delivered initial power to the grid…

Germany Renewable Power Share H1 2026 reached 61.8 percent of net generation, driven by record solar output and stronger wind. Negative day-ahead prices and storage needs underscored grid flexibility trends across Germany and the EU.   Breaking Down the Details Renewables reached 61.8% of net public generation in H1 2026 Solar output hit a record 43.2 TWh across the half-year Wind generation rose 12.2% year over year Negative prices increased; storage capacity grew to 29.3 GWh EU solar set records; fossil output rose 6% to 78.6 TWh   Renewable sources supplied 61.8 percent of Germany's net public electricity generation in…

TotalEnergies Shell Renewables Deal adds European onshore solar, wind and battery storage assets, with about 500 MW operating capacity and a 3.5 GW pipeline across Italy, the U.K., and Spain, advancing utility-scale power growth.   Breaking Down the Details About 500 MW operating, 3.5 GW pipeline in Europe Onshore solar, wind and storage in Italy, U.K., Spain Shell streamlines ownership as TotalEnergies expands power TotalEnergies agreed to acquire Shell's entire European onshore renewables business, adding roughly 500 MW of operating capacity and access to a project pipeline of about 3.5 GW. The portfolio spans onshore solar, wind and battery storage…