Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on EDP, Metlen Energy, CorPower, among others.
EDP to Power Portuguese Data Centre Campus with Renewable Energy
EDP Comercial has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply renewable energy to Start Campus, a large-scale data centre complex in Sines, Portugal. The deal will cover nearly 90 percent of the campus’s energy needs with clean electricity sourced from EDP’s wind and solar assets. These supports Start Campus’s goal of becoming a 100 percent green data infrastructure provider. The partnership aligns with EDP’s strategy to decarbonize energy-intensive sectors through tailored, long-term PPAs. The project showcases the growing role of renewables in powering digital infrastructure. Benefits include reduced emissions, predictable energy costs, and strengthened ESG credentials for both parties, while also contributing to Portugal’s national renewable energy and sustainability targets.
Metlen Secures GBP 34.8m Solar and Storage EPC Contracts in the UK
Metlen Energy & Metals has secured engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts worth GBP 34.8 million for solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. The projects, located in England and Wales, include four solar farms and one co-located solar-plus-storage facility, totaling 130 MW of capacity. The contracts align with Metlen’s strategy to expand its renewable EPC portfolio and support the UK’s energy transition. The projects will use advanced solar modules and efficient storage technologies to enhance grid stability and clean energy availability. Key benefits include job creation, lower carbon emissions, and improved energy security. These initiatives also support regional decarbonization goals and reflect growing demand for integrated renewable infrastructure in the UK.
CorPower Wins EU Grant for 10-MW Wave Energy Project in Portugal
CorPower Ocean has secured a EUR 20 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund to advance a 10-MW wave energy project off the coast of Portugal. The project, called HiWave-5, will deploy CorPower’s commercial-scale wave energy converters at the Agucadoura site near Viana do Castelo. This funding supports CorPower’s strategy to bring wave energy to commercial viability by combining lightweight design, phase control technology, and modular deployment. The initiative aims to deliver reliable, low-carbon electricity while complementing solar and wind generation. Benefits include enhanced energy diversification, predictable clean power production, and the creation of a new marine energy industry. The project also contributes to the EU’s long-term climate goals and Portugal’s renewable energy expansion strategy.
GreentechLead.com News Desk