Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Amprion’s grid projects, Q Energy, Velto, BayWa r.e.’s solar park in England, Envision Energy’s storage project in France, among others.
Amprion Gets Approval to Start Work on 4GW Offshore Grid Projects
German transmission system operator Amprion has received regulatory approval to begin construction of two offshore grid connection systems — BalWin1 and BalWin2 — with a combined capacity of 4 GW. The strategy focuses on supporting offshore wind integration into Germany’s grid. Investment is backed by Germany’s national energy transition framework. Technology includes high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems and subsea cable infrastructure. Customer focus is on national grid stability and offshore developers. Innovation lies in early-stage coordination of multiple transmission systems. Benefits include higher transmission capacity, reduced grid bottlenecks, and alignment with Germany’s offshore wind and climate targets.
Q Energy and Velto Launch 74.3 MWp Floating Solar Park in France
Q Energy and Velto Renewables have launched a 74.3 MWp floating solar park on a former quarry lake in Haute-Marne, France. The strategy is to utilise non-agricultural water surfaces for clean power generation. The installation includes 136,000 solar panels connected to the national grid. Investment details were not disclosed. The technology focus is floating photovoltaic systems designed for stable power generation on water. Customer focus targets grid operators and potential power buyers. Innovation involves repurposing industrial water bodies for solar deployment. Benefits include grid-connected electricity for about 20,000 homes and efficient land use without affecting agricultural zones.
BayWa r.e. Secures Approval for 138 MW Solar Park in England
BayWa r.e. has received planning consent for a 138 MW solar park near Winchester in southern England. The project, named Oaklands Farm Solar, includes a co-located battery storage facility. The strategy is to develop utility-scale solar with integrated storage to support grid stability. Investment details were not disclosed. The technology focus includes solar photovoltaic panels and battery energy storage systems. Customer focus targets UK power markets and grid operators. Innovation involves combining solar generation with energy storage at scale. Benefits include additional clean power for the grid, load balancing capabilities, and support for the UK’s renewable energy targets.
Envision Energy to Deliver 120 MW/240 MWh Storage Project in France
Envision Energy has been contracted by Kallista Energy to supply a 120 MW/240 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in France. The project marks Envision’s entry into the French storage market. The strategy involves supporting grid reliability and renewable energy integration. Investment details were not disclosed. Technology focus includes advanced lithium-ion storage with control systems for grid services. Customer focus is on utilities and transmission operators. Innovation lies in scalable turnkey battery deployment. Benefits include enhanced grid flexibility, improved renewable dispatch, and increased system resilience as part of France’s energy transition and storage capacity expansion goals.
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