Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements TotalEnergies in Kazakhstan, PGE in Poland, EBRD in Ukraine, among others.
TotalEnergies invests $1.2 billion in Kazakhstan’s 1 GW Mirny wind and storage project
TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision and secured financing for the 1 GW Mirny onshore wind and battery storage project in Kazakhstan, marking one of the country’s largest renewable initiatives. The $1.2 billion project, located in southeast Kazakhstan, will generate 100 TWh of electricity over 25 years, supplying around 1 million people under a long-term PPA signed in 2023. The project includes 150 turbines and a 600 MWh BESS supplied by Saft, enhancing grid stability. TotalEnergies holds a 60 percent stake, alongside Samruk Energy and KazMunayGas. Financing, with about 75 percent external funding, is backed by lenders including EBRD, Proparco, DEG, Société Générale, QNB Group, China Construction Bank, DBK, and Standard Chartered.
PGE Advances 981MWh Żarnowiec BESS Installation to Strengthen Poland’s Grid
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna is progressing with the installation of its 262MW/981MWh Żarnowiec battery energy storage system (BESS), one of the largest projects of its kind in Europe. The facility, located in northern Poland, is scheduled for completion by 2027 and is a key milestone in the country’s energy transition. The project highlights innovation through large-scale integration of advanced battery storage with existing energy infrastructure, including proximity to pumped storage and renewable assets. It also leverages locally manufactured batteries, strengthening domestic supply chains and technological capability. Key benefits include improved grid flexibility, efficient balancing of renewable energy supply and demand, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced energy security. The system will store excess renewable power and deliver it during peak demand periods, ensuring stability and reliability. With a strong customer focus, the project aims to provide stable, cost-effective electricity, reduce energy price volatility, and ensure uninterrupted clean power supply for households and businesses across Poland.
EBRD Provides USD 45M Loan for 106MW Solar & BESS Project in Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing $45 million to Kernel to develop a 106 MW solar plant with co-located battery storage in Ukraine. The project, implemented through Energy RTB 2, will generate 141 GWh annually and cut carbon emissions by about 82,500 tonnes per year. It will strengthen decentralised power generation in a region facing severe energy shortages due to war-related disruptions, improving grid stability and reducing outages. Backed by EU guarantees under the Ukraine Investment Framework, the project also supports workforce inclusion for over 10,000 employees and promotes technical education, while advancing Ukraine’s long-term renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
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