The latest renewable energy news includes announcements from Envision Energy, Goldwind, Wind Estate, Gawara Baya Wind Farm, and others.
Envision Wins 131.25 MW Turbine Order for North Macedonia’s Largest Wind Project
Envision Energy will supply 21 wind turbines totalling 131.25 MW for the first phase of Alcazar Energy Partners’ Stip wind project in North Macedonia. The project has reached financial close and is planned across three phases with eventual capacity of up to 396 MW. Full development would more than quadruple North Macedonia’s existing installed wind capacity. The first-phase turbine order represents a major procurement milestone as the development moves from financing into execution. Stip will support the country’s shift away from coal-fired generation while establishing Envision’s turbine technology in another European market. The project is one of the significant renewable investments currently planned in North Macedonia.
Goldwind Selected for 408 MW Gawara Baya Wind Farm with 104 MW Battery in Australia
Goldwind has been selected to supply wind turbines for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 408 MW Gawara Baya wind farm in North Queensland, Australia. The project will also incorporate a 104 MW grid-forming battery energy storage system, creating a large hybrid wind-and-storage development. CIP reached final investment decision and financial close after securing an AUD 1.7 billion financing facility from 10 banks. Early construction is starting in September 2026, route upgrades begin in October and the project is expected to become fully operational in 2030. Gawara Baya is located on Gugu Badhun Country southwest of Ingham and combines large-scale renewable generation with grid-stabilising battery technology.
Wind Estate Secures £60 Million NatWest Financing for UK Onshore Wind Portfolio
The British business of Danish renewable developer Wind Estate has secured a £60 million ($79.9 million/€69.9 million) financing package from NatWest to advance its UK onshore-wind portfolio. The funding gives Wind Estate additional capital for development and investment as Britain seeks to accelerate deployment of domestic renewable generation. Wind Estate develops, owns and operates wind farms and has been building its position in the UK through a dedicated local business. The NatWest facility is significant because access to construction and portfolio finance has become increasingly important as turbine, grid-connection and project-development costs rise. The transaction provides a fresh institutional financing channel for additional UK onshore-wind capacity rather than simply refinancing an individual operating turbine project.