The latest renewable energy news includes announcements from Acciona, Vikram Solar, Suyog Urja, Gippsland Offshore Wind Transmission, and others.
Acciona Selected for 2 GW Gippsland Offshore Wind Transmission Project in Australia
Spanish infrastructure company Acciona has been selected by VicGrid as the development partner for the 2 GW Gippsland offshore wind transmission project in Victoria, Australia. The infrastructure will connect the first 2 GW of offshore wind generation planned for the Gippsland region to Victoria’s electricity network. Acciona will help develop the financing structure, engineering design, construction arrangements and long-term operation and maintenance framework. The project will involve coordination with government agencies, landowners, local communities and Traditional Owners. The appointment represents a development-stage milestone rather than a completed construction contract. Acciona has not disclosed the project’s final investment value, transmission route specifications or construction commencement date. Further project development and approvals remain necessary before execution.
Vikram Solar Plans 7.5 GWh Battery Storage Manufacturing Plant in Tamil Nadu
Indian solar manufacturer Vikram Solar, through its subsidiary VSL PowerHive, plans to establish a 7.5 GWh annual battery energy storage system assembly facility at Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. The manufacturing plant will occupy approximately 165,000 square feet and is scheduled for inauguration in January 2027, with commercial operations expected in April. The company plans to expand capacity to 15 GWh in subsequent phases and targets 30 GWh of battery manufacturing capacity by 2030. The facility will manufacture lithium iron phosphate storage products, including liquid-cooled battery containers rated at 5.016 MWh and 6.25 MWh. PowerHive also plans to begin a separate 7.5 GWh battery cell manufacturing programme in 2028.
Suyog Urja Wins ₹228 Crore EPC Contract for 100 MW Wind Project in Maharashtra
Suyog Urja, a subsidiary of Enviro Infra Engineers, has received a letter of intent from ARIE Energy LLP for engineering, procurement and construction work on the 100 MW Ajani Wind Power Project in Maharashtra. The project is located at Ajani in Shirur Anantpal taluka, Latur district. The contract is valued at ₹228 crore, excluding GST, and is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2027. The award follows another wind engineering contract received by Suyog Urja from Tata Power Renewable Energy in September 2026 for a 180 MW project at Parli, Maharashtra. The latest contract covers turnkey construction responsibilities. The project owner has not disclosed turbine specifications or electricity offtake arrangements.
NeoVolta Secures $10 Million Battery Supply Agreement with Lion Power for Industrial Applications
US energy storage company NeoVolta has signed a battery supply agreement with Lion Power, establishing a binding minimum purchase commitment valued at approximately $10 million through 2027. NeoVolta has already received initial orders exceeding $4 million, with several megawatt-hours of battery capacity scheduled for delivery during Q4 2026. The battery packs will support Lion Power’s PowerBase autonomous power management system for industrial material-handling equipment. The technology automatically exchanges depleted forklift batteries for charged units and manages electricity consumption. Lion Power reports deployments at more than 25 facilities and over 650,000 automated battery exchanges. The contract represents NeoVolta’s entry into commercial and industrial battery pack deliveries.
