Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from NKT, Mammoet, Seatrium, Coolglass Wind Farm, and others.
NKT Signs 10-Year Solar PPA With Uniper to Secure Clean Power Supply
NKT has signed a 10-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uniper, securing long-term access to renewable electricity for its energy-intensive cable manufacturing operations. The solar PPA will supply clean power from utility-scale solar projects, helping NKT cut carbon emissions, improve energy cost stability, and support its sustainability targets. The agreement highlights rising corporate demand for long-term renewable PPAs in Europe, as industrial companies seek protection from power price volatility while advancing decarbonization. For customers, the deal supports lower-carbon products and a more sustainable supply chain. For the market, it underpins new solar investment and project bankability. The PPA aligns with both NKT’s and Uniper’s energy transition strategies, reinforcing the role of solar PPAs in accelerating clean energy deployment.
Mammoet to Load Out Offshore Substations for Seatrium
Mammoet has been contracted to carry out the load-out of offshore substations for Seatrium, supporting the delivery of large-scale offshore wind infrastructure. The scope includes heavy-lift and transport operations to safely move the substations from fabrication yard to installation vessels, a critical step in offshore wind project execution. The contract highlights continued investment in offshore wind supply chains and the importance of specialized heavy-lift expertise. Efficient load-out operations help reduce schedule risk and ensure safe project delivery. Customers and developers benefit from reliable power transmission infrastructure, enabling offshore wind farms to deliver clean electricity to the grid. The project underscores Mammoet’s role in enabling complex energy infrastructure projects and supports the wider energy transition through the expansion of offshore renewable capacity.
Irish Supreme Court Upholds Coolglass Wind Farm Planning Challenge
Ireland’s Supreme Court has upheld a planning challenge related to the Coolglass wind farm, reinforcing strict requirements around environmental assessment and planning compliance for renewable energy projects. The ruling confirms that aspects of the project’s consent process must be reconsidered, creating fresh uncertainty over timelines. The decision highlights the growing impact of judicial scrutiny on onshore wind development in Ireland, where planning and environmental procedures are increasingly tested in court. While the ruling does not halt wind power expansion outright, it may lead to delays, additional studies, and higher development risk. For investors and developers, the case underscores the need for robust environmental documentation and stakeholder engagement. The outcome has broader implications for Ireland’s renewable energy pipeline and energy transition ambitions.
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