Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Citicore, RWE, Repower Rethen-Vordorf, among others.
Citicore Secures PHP 4.05 Billion for Luzon Solar-BESS Projects
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has secured a PHP 4.05 billion (USD 65.7 million/EUR 57.5 million) project finance loan from LANDBANK for 2 solar-plus-storage projects in Central Luzon. The developments include 2 41-MWp solar farms, each paired with 53 MWh of battery storage, delivering a combined 82 MWp and 106 MWh. Located in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija, the projects will expand Citicore’s presence beyond its existing 115-MW and 42-MW Arayat-Mexico solar farms. Developed by Citicore Solar Embedded Inc, the facilities will connect directly to local distribution networks under a model introduced in 2025. Partnerships with PELCO I and SAJELCO aim to reduce system losses, lower electricity costs and support Renewable Portfolio Standards compliance.
RWE Secures Approval for 1.1 GW Australian Wind Farm
RWE has secured Australian Government environmental approval for the 1.1-GW Theodore wind farm in Central Queensland. Planned in the Banana Shire Local Government Area, the project could feature up to 170 wind turbines alongside a co-located battery storage facility and generate enough electricity to power around 500,000 Queensland homes. The development carries an estimated investment of AUD 3 billion and previously received state planning approval in June 2025. Construction could begin later in 2026, subject to a final investment decision, and take up to 4 years, supporting as many as 500 workers at peak. RWE has also committed an AUD 17.5 million Community Benefits Fund, including at least AUD 500,000 annually during construction and operations.
RWE to Repower Rethen-Vordorf Wind Farm to 21 MW
RWE has secured a contract in Germany’s latest Federal Network Agency tender to repower the Rethen-Vordorf onshore wind farm in Lower Saxony. The project will replace 3 existing turbines with 3 modern units, quadrupling capacity from 5.4 MW to 21 MW. The upgraded wind farm is expected to supply around 17,000 households. Construction will begin shortly, with commissioning planned for the end of 2027. Surrounding municipalities and local projects will receive EUR 0.003 (USD 0.0034) per kWh generated, including EUR 0.001 per kWh under Lower Saxony’s participation law, providing up to EUR 165,000 annually. RWE currently operates around 770 MW of onshore wind capacity across Germany.
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