Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Smulders, Lehto, Green Gold-Led Solar, among others.
Smulders Wins EPC Contract for Dunkirk Offshore Substation Jacket
Smulders has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to deliver the offshore substation jacket for the Dunkirk offshore wind project, representing a strategic investment in Europe’s offshore wind supply chain. The award highlights Smulders’ strong customer focus, providing developers with high-quality, schedule-driven fabrication and delivery for critical grid infrastructure. The project will use innovative offshore structural engineering, advanced fabrication techniques, and digital quality control to meet demanding technical and environmental standards. Customer benefits include reduced project risk, improved installation efficiency, and long-term structural reliability. The contract strengthens Smulders’ position in the offshore wind market while supporting the expansion of clean energy capacity and grid connections in northern Europe.
Lehto to Acquire Rights to Finnish Energy Storage Project
Finnish construction company Lehto Group has agreed to acquire the rights to a domestic energy storage project, marking a strategic investment that supports Finland’s expanding renewable energy system. The move reflects a clear customer focus, as the project is designed to improve grid flexibility and deliver more reliable power for utilities, businesses, and end users as renewable generation grows. The scheme will utilise innovative battery energy storage technology to provide fast-response balancing, peak management, and support for electricity networks. Customer benefits include enhanced energy security, reduced grid congestion, and more efficient integration of wind and solar power, helping stabilise electricity prices. The acquisition supports Lehto’s diversification strategy while contributing to Finland’s broader decarbonisation and clean energy transition goals.
Green Gold-Led Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Australia Secures Grid Connection Approval
A Green Gold-led solar and energy storage project in Australia has received grid connection approval, marking a key milestone and de-risking further investment in the development. The project demonstrates a strong customer focus, aiming to deliver reliable, dispatchable renewable power to the grid while supporting utilities and energy users with greater supply certainty. It will combine solar PV with innovative battery storage technology to enable energy shifting, peak supply, and improved grid services. Customer benefits include enhanced grid stability, reduced renewable curtailment, and access to cleaner power during high-demand periods. The approval strengthens the project’s path to construction and supports Australia’s transition to a more flexible, low-carbon electricity system by accelerating the deployment of solar-plus-storage solutions.
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