Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from Iberdrola, Statkraft, emsys VPP, Scatec, and others.
Iberdrola Exits French Onshore Wind Portfolio
Iberdrola has agreed to exit its French onshore wind portfolio, marking a strategic portfolio reshaping as the company sharpens its focus on core markets and high-growth renewable segments. The divestment includes a portfolio of operational onshore wind assets in France, enabling Iberdrola to recycle capital into new projects with stronger long-term returns. The transaction aligns with Iberdrola’s broader strategy to optimize asset rotation, strengthen its balance sheet, and prioritize offshore wind, solar, and grid investments in key geographies. France remains an important renewable market, but the sale reflects disciplined capital allocation amid evolving market dynamics. The move underscores continued consolidation and asset rotation across Europe’s renewables sector as developers rebalance portfolios to support future growth.
Statkraft and emsys VPP Integrate 300 MW Essex Battery into Virtual Power Plant
Statkraft and emsys VPP have integrated a 300 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Essex into a virtual power plant (VPP), strengthening grid flexibility in the UK. The large-scale battery will be digitally aggregated and optimized through the VPP platform to provide balancing services and participate in wholesale and ancillary markets. The integration enables real-time dispatch and enhanced revenue optimization, supporting grid stability as renewable penetration rises. By combining advanced software with utility-scale storage, the project helps manage intermittency from wind and solar generation. The 300 MW Essex battery underscores the growing role of virtual power plants in coordinating distributed and grid-scale assets, accelerating the UK’s transition toward a more flexible, low-carbon electricity system.
Scatec to Commission Second Phase of 1.1 GW Egypt Renewable Project This Summer
Scatec plans to bring the second phase of its 1.1 GW renewable energy project in Egypt online this summer, marking a major milestone in one of the country’s largest clean energy developments. The project combines large-scale solar generation with battery energy storage to enhance grid reliability and optimize power delivery. The phased rollout supports Egypt’s strategy to expand renewable capacity, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and strengthen energy security. Once fully operational, the 1.1 GW complex will deliver substantial low-carbon electricity to the national grid. The upcoming commissioning underscores Scatec’s growing footprint in emerging markets and highlights continued investment in hybrid solar-plus-storage projects across the Middle East and North Africa.
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