Today’s renewable energy news includes updates on Enercon, Vaðölduver wind farm, Fox ESS, OSW and Solar Juice, among others.
First Enercon Turbine Erected at Iceland’s Landmark Vaðölduver Wind Farm
The first Enercon wind turbine has been erected at Iceland’s Vaðölduver wind farm, marking a historic milestone for the country’s first commercial-scale wind energy project. Developed by state-owned utility Landsvirkjun, the 120-MW project is located near the Sultartangi hydropower station in southern Iceland and will feature 28 Enercon E-138 EP3 turbines. The installation follows the arrival and transport of turbine components from Germany, moving the project from civil works into the turbine installation phase. Once completed, the wind farm is expected to become operational between 2026 and 2027, adding a new renewable energy source to Iceland’s electricity mix, which is currently dominated by hydropower and geothermal generation. The project is designed to enhance energy security, diversify renewable power production, and support the country’s long-term climate goals. The Vaðölduver project represents a significant step in Iceland’s renewable energy transition and is expected to establish valuable experience in large-scale wind power development, operation, and grid integration within the Nordic nation.
Fox ESS Secures 10 GWh of Energy Storage Agreements with Australian Distributors
Fox ESS has signed two major battery energy storage agreements totaling 10 GWh with leading Australian renewable energy distributors OSW and Solar Juice, significantly expanding its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy storage markets. The agreements, signed during the SNEC 2026 exhibition in Shanghai, include separate 5-GWh, two-year supply commitments with each distributor. Under the partnerships, Fox ESS will supply residential, commercial, and industrial battery storage systems across Australia, supporting the growing demand for energy storage driven by rising renewable energy deployment and grid modernization efforts. The agreements build on earlier collaborations between Fox ESS and both distributors, including previous multi-gigawatt-hour storage deployment plans announced in 2025. The deals reinforce Fox ESS’s strong momentum in Australia, where the company has emerged as a leading energy storage supplier and recently achieved the highest installed storage capacity in the country. The expanded partnerships are expected to accelerate battery adoption, strengthen grid resilience, and support Australia’s transition toward a cleaner and more flexible energy system.
Chile Launches Power Auction for 2.8 TWh of Clean Energy Supply
Chile has launched a new electricity auction seeking to contract 2.8 TWh of annual power supply under 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs), reinforcing the country’s commitment to expanding renewable energy and ensuring long-term electricity security. The auction is aimed at securing energy for regulated customers, including households and small businesses, with supply deliveries scheduled to begin in 2030. The tender is designed to attract competitive bids from renewable energy developers and other power generators, supporting Chile’s transition toward a cleaner and more diversified energy mix. The long-term contracts are expected to provide revenue certainty for investors while facilitating the development of new solar, wind, energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects across the country. Chile has emerged as one of Latin America’s leading renewable energy markets, driven by abundant solar and wind resources, ambitious decarbonization goals, and a robust regulatory framework. The latest auction is expected to stimulate investment in clean energy infrastructure, strengthen grid reliability, and support the nation’s objective of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 while maintaining affordable electricity prices for consumers.
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