Greece is one of the sunniest countries in Europe and has ambitious growth plans for renewable energies. Two highly experienced energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition by developing large-scale solar projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW) in the country. Through this … Continue reading RWE and PPC form Joint Venture to realise renewable energy projects
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Wind farm Jüchen A 44n: all six wind turbines taken off the grid as a precautionary measure
After a wind turbine belonging to another operator fell over in Haltern am See on Wednesday evening, all six turbines of the same type belonging to the Jüchen A 44n wind farm were immediately shut down. The wind farm is a joint project of RWE, the town of Jüchen and the Mönchengladbach-based energy supplier NEW. … Continue reading Wind farm Jüchen A 44n: all six wind turbines taken off the grid as a precautionary measure
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RWE, EP Infrastructure, Eustream and NAFTA sign memorandum of understanding on blue hydrogen development in Slovakia
EP Infrastructure (EPIF), Eustream, NAFTA and RWE Supply & Trading are looking to jointly explore the potential development of state-of-the art blue hydrogen production facilities in eastern Slovakia. To this end the companies have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding. RWE Supply & Trading could off-take and import the produced hydrogen to Germany and other … Continue reading RWE, EP Infrastructure, Eustream and NAFTA sign memorandum of understanding on blue hydrogen development in Slovakia
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Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
Wind power project remains on schedule to complete wind turbine commissioning in 2021 and final project completion in 2022.Each of the 90 state-of-the-art wind turbines can power a typical home in the UK for 29 hours with just one rotation. Triton Knoll, the most powerful offshore wind farm being constructed by RWE, has installed its … Continue reading Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
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RWE’s Sofia wind farm launches educational resources with Tees Valley Education
RWE has joined forces with Tees Valley Education (TVE), a Teesside primary school trust to launch a series of educational resources to teach students about renewable energy, and to prepare for the North East’s predicted growth as one of the UK’s leading offshore wind energy hubs. The five-school multi-academy trust has linked with RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading RWE’s Sofia wind farm launches educational resources with Tees Valley Education
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RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
RWE, NTE and Havfram have signed a collaboration agreement. Together, the three companies intend to participate in the Norwegian government’s tender process for floating offshore wind energy, which will begin later this year. Norway has ambitious climate targets: by 2030, the country aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 55 per cent … Continue reading RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
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RWE successful in German offshore wind energy auction
Two offshore wind leases with a total of 525 megawatts awarded RWE operates five offshore wind farms off the German coast; a further project – Kaskasi – is under construction RWE is pleased with its double success in the German offshore auction: As announced by the German Federal Network Agency today, the Essen-based energy company was awarded … Continue reading RWE successful in German offshore wind energy auction
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RWE tests world’s first recyclable wind turbine blade at its offshore wind farm Kaskasi
RWE pilots Siemens Gamesa’s Recyclable Blade and paves the way to full recyclability of wind turbines New resin type allows reuse of composite materials at end of a blade’s working life Kaskasi is already a ‘research lab’ for innovative foundations and an improved installation method A sustainable product celebrates its German premiere at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore … Continue reading RWE tests world’s first recyclable wind turbine blade at its offshore wind farm Kaskasi
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EU-SCORES Project aims to deliver ‘world-first’ bankable hybrid offshore wind energy
The €45 million marine energy project – European SCalable Offshore Renewable Energy Sources (EU-SCORES) – will pave the way for bankable hybrid offshore parks across Europe by 2025. Under the project lead of the Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), EU-SCORES will unlock the large-scale potential of wind, wave and offshore solar systems. 01. September 2021 … Continue reading EU-SCORES Project aims to deliver ‘world-first’ bankable hybrid offshore wind energy
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RWE’s U.S. Cassadaga Onshore Wind Farm in operation
RWE Renewables has started commercial operation on its 125 megawatt (MW) onshore Cassadaga Wind Farm. The project, located in Chautauqua County, is powered by 27 Nordex and 10 Siemens Gamesa turbines and has the capacity to provide clean energy for more than 37,000 households. Cassadaga is RWE’s 29th onshore wind farm in the U.S. and … Continue reading RWE’s U.S. Cassadaga Onshore Wind Farm in operation
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Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
Kansai Electric Power (Kansai EPCO) and RWE Renewables (RWE) have signed an agreement to jointly study the feasibility of a large-scale floating offshore wind project off the Japanese coast. The two companies agreed to further strengthen their existing relationship and leverage the complementary strengths of both companies, in support of Japan’s goal of achieving carbon … Continue reading Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
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Naftogaz and RWE sign memorandum of understanding on hydrogen
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine and German energy trading company RWE Supply & Trading have signed a memorandum of understanding. Both companies agree to explore mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities along the full value chain of green hydrogen and its derivatives like ammonia produced in Ukraine. This includes the development of green hydrogen and ammonia production and … Continue reading Naftogaz and RWE sign memorandum of understanding on hydrogen
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RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
RWE, one of the globally leading companies in renewables and one of the key players in setting up the hydrogen economy, welcomes today’s publication of the UK Hydrogen Strategy. Today’s strategy and launch of consultations is a huge step forward and RWE encourages the Government to set even more ambitious targets to facilitate the UK’s … Continue reading RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
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RWE forges ahead with growth in renewables business and presents good half-year results
The transformation of RWE is continuing at a fast pace. During the first six months of 2021, the company invested €1.8 billion gross in new wind farms and solar plants as well as battery projects. That’s twice as much as in the same period last year. RWE currently has projects amounting to 3.9 gigawatts (GW) under … Continue reading RWE forges ahead with growth in renewables business and presents good half-year results
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RWE Renewables signs contract for seabed investigations at three major offshore wind power projects
RWE Renewables has signed a contract with geo-data specialist Fugro, for the offshore site investigation and geophysical works at Dublin Array, in Ireland, and at North Falls and Five Estuaries in the southern North Sea. This follows a successful working relationship between the two companies at Triton Knoll, Sofia and Awel y Môr offshore wind … Continue reading RWE Renewables signs contract for seabed investigations at three major offshore wind power projects
Continue readingRWE deploys new software tool to optimise operations across offshore wind fleet
RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Danish firm Systematic to deploy an innovative information management tool across its global fleet of offshore wind farms. Under the contract, software company Systematic will supply it’s marine management tool, called SITE, to manage vessel and personnel information as well … Continue reading RWE deploys new software tool to optimise operations across offshore wind fleet
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RWE builds one of the largest battery storage facilities in Germany
Spread across two locations and coupled with hydropower stations – RWE is building one of the largest and most innovative battery storage systems in Germany. A battery system with a total capacity of 117 megawatts is being installed at the company’s power plants in Lingen (Lower Saxony) and Werne (North Rhine-Westphalia). What is special about … Continue reading RWE builds one of the largest battery storage facilities in Germany
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Study investigates potential for first large-scale offshore hydrogen park in the German North Sea
Project partners RWE, Shell, Gasunie and Equinor signed a declaration of intent to further intensify their collaboration on the AquaSector project – the vision of the first large-scale German offshore hydrogen park. The project aims to demonstrate that in Germany offshore based hydrogen production enables an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable way to produce green hydrogen. … Continue reading Study investigates potential for first large-scale offshore hydrogen park in the German North Sea
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RWE confirms participation in ScotWind
RWE has confirmed its participation in the ScotWind seabed leasing round process, as it looks to expand its global offshore wind portfolio. ScotWind is a seabed leasing round, managed by Crown Estate Scotland, which aims to enable up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind farms to be constructed in the country’s coastal waters. … Continue reading RWE confirms participation in ScotWind
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Braunschweig fire service trains for emergencies at RWE’s Eicklingen wind farm
What should you do in an emergency? Should first responders immediately call the emergency services, or take prompt action to save lives? Even at ground level, a lot of people do not know how best to react when an accident occurs. So what happens when you’re 85 metres in the air? That’s what the trained … Continue reading Braunschweig fire service trains for emergencies at RWE’s Eicklingen wind farm
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