The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Ampeak Energy, Goldwind, Baldon Wind Farm in New South Wales, and others.
Ampeak Installs 240 MWh Battery System at Uskmouth Energy Park in Wales
Ampeak Energy has completed installation of the principal battery equipment for its 240 MWh Afon Wysg 1 storage project at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park in Newport, Wales. Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE supplied 55 battery units, while Jones Bros Civil Engineering installed 36 inverters, 18 twin skids and the main grid transformer. Equipment deliveries were completed over 22 days. The project reuses approximately two-thirds of the former power station’s electricity export cable, reducing the need for new connection infrastructure. Energisation is scheduled for November 2026, with commercial operation expected during the first quarter of 2027. Ampeak is also developing an expansion that would double storage capacity to 480 MWh.
New York Launches 1 GW Battery Storage Tender Ahead of December Deadline
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has launched its second bulk energy storage solicitation, targeting approximately 1,000 MW of new utility-scale storage capacity. Developers must submit initial eligibility applications by December 15, 2026. The procurement uses Index Storage Credit contracts, with qualifying projects evaluated through competitive pricing and non-price criteria. New York intends to procure 3,000 MW of battery storage through at least three annual solicitations. The programme supports the state’s wider target of 6,000 MW of energy storage capacity by 2030. Contract payments will begin only after selected projects complete the required permitting, commissioning, inspection and safety procedures.
Goldwind Wins Approval for 1.4 GW Wind Farm with 175 Turbines in Australia
Goldwind Capital has received planning approval for its proposed 1,400 MW Baldon Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia. The Independent Planning Commission approved the project on November 10, allowing construction of up to 175 wind turbines with blade-tip heights reaching 300 metres. The project is located approximately 64 kilometres southwest of Hay. The development faces an initial transmission constraint, with approximately 200 MW of grid connection capacity potentially available through an existing 220 kV transmission line. That represents only about 14 percent of the proposed wind farm capacity. Additional transmission arrangements will therefore be required to accommodate the full development. Approval conditions cover transport infrastructure, decommissioning and land rehabilitation.
