Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from ABS, Orsted, Exowatt, Aurora, among others.
ABS Approves SHI’s HyFlowInd Floating Wind Foundation
ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) HyFlowInd floating wind foundation, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment. The certification reflects strong investment in next-generation offshore wind technologies and validates the structural integrity, safety, and feasibility of SHI’s innovative design. The HyFlowInd platform features innovative engineering aimed at lowering installation costs, improving stability, and enabling deployment in deeper waters—supporting wider offshore wind expansion. This brings clear benefits to developers through higher efficiency, reduced project risk, and improved long-term performance. With a strong customer focus, SHI designed the foundation to meet global developers’ needs for scalable, cost-effective floating solutions, enhancing flexibility for future large-scale wind projects worldwide.
Orsted Signs First Osonic Supply Deal
Orsted has signed its first supply agreement with Osonic, marking an important step in strengthening its offshore wind component supply chain. The deal reflects strategic investment in advanced acoustic technologies designed to improve underwater monitoring and environmental performance during offshore construction. Osonic’s system delivers innovative real-time acoustic sensing that helps reduce noise impacts and supports more efficient marine operations. This enhances project reliability and environmental compliance—key benefits for both developers and regulators. With strong customer focus, Orsted aims to integrate cutting-edge, low-impact solutions that streamline offshore activities while ensuring marine protection. The partnership supports the rollout of large-scale wind projects and reinforces Orsted’s commitment to sustainable, technology-driven offshore development.
Exowatt Raises USD 50 Million to Scale Modular Solar-Thermal Technology
US-based thermal solar firm Exowatt has secured USD 50 million to expand production of its modular solar-thermal energy systems for commercial and industrial customers. The investment, backed by leading climate-tech investors, will accelerate manufacturing capacity and deployment of Exowatt’s innovative technology, which integrates solar concentrators, solid thermal storage blocks and heat engines to deliver low-cost, dispatchable clean heat and power. The funding will help reduce production costs, enhance system efficiency and speed up market adoption. Exowatt aims to provide customers with a scalable, reliable alternative to fossil-fuel heat sources, supporting cost savings and decarbonisation goals. The company emphasises customer-focused energy solutions aligned with growing demand for affordable, clean industrial heat.
Aurora Utilities to Connect Conrad Energy’s 1.2-GW UK Solar-Plus-Storage Pipeline
Aurora Utilities has signed an agreement to provide grid connections for Conrad Energy’s 1.2 GW pipeline of solar and battery storage projects across the UK. The partnership will streamline delivery of multiple sites by offering dedicated engineering, design and connection services under a long-term framework. The investment enables faster deployment of renewable capacity at a time when grid access remains a major bottleneck. Conrad Energy benefits from reduced project risk, clearer timelines and coordinated delivery, ensuring timely build-out of its solar-plus-storage portfolio. The initiative supports customers, communities and the wider grid by adding clean generation and flexible storage, improving energy resilience and contributing to UK decarbonisation and affordability goals.
Faheema P