Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on offshore wind projects in Scotland, Lithuania re-launching offshore wind tender, Ignitis’ Kelme Wind Farm in Lithuania, among others.
OWC and Empire to Support 2GW Scottish Offshore Wind Projects
OWC and Empire Engineering have been selected to provide engineering support for the 1GW Buchan and 1GW Bellrock offshore wind projects in Scotland. The projects are being developed by Flotation Energy and Vargronn under the INTOG leasing round. OWC will lead foundation design and engineering, while Empire will support foundation concept development. Both projects are located off the northeast coast of Scotland and aim to support electrification of oil and gas platforms and export power to the grid. Development activities are ongoing.
Lithuania to Relaunch 700MW Offshore Wind Tender
Lithuania will relaunch its 700MW offshore wind tender after the original process closed without any bids. The project area is located in the Baltic Sea, approximately 30 kilometers from the coast. The Ministry of Energy will revise the tender conditions to attract participation. The revised tender is expected to open in the second half of 2025. The project is part of Lithuania’s national energy strategy to increase renewable energy capacity and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Ignitis Commissions 314MW Kelme Wind Farm in Lithuania
Ignitis Renewables has commissioned the first stage of the Kelme wind farm in Lithuania, with a total installed capacity of 314MW. Located in the Kelme district, the project includes 14 wind turbines supplied by Nordex, each with a capacity of 6MW. The wind farm is expected to generate electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of over 200,000 households. The Kelme project is part of Ignitis Group’s renewable energy strategy and contributes to Lithuania’s national targets for clean energy development.
Woolfords Wind Farm Approved in Scotland
The Scottish Government has approved the 32MW Woolfords wind farm project, to be developed by Banks Renewables in South Lanarkshire. The project will include up to seven turbines and is expected to produce electricity for approximately 28,000 households annually. It forms part of the company’s renewable energy development strategy in Scotland. The approval follows a review by the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit. The project will also include a community benefit fund and is expected to contribute to national energy targets.
Nordex Secures 56MW Repowering Contract in Germany
Nordex has received a contract to supply turbines for a 56MW repowering project in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The order includes ten N163/5.X turbines from the Delta4000 series. The agreement also includes a premium service contract for 20 years. The project involves replacing older turbines with new units to increase efficiency and output. Delivery and installation are scheduled for spring 2026. The customer and specific project location were not disclosed. The repowering supports Germany’s efforts to modernize its onshore wind energy infrastructure.
GreentechLead.com News Desk