The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Maharashtra MSEDCL, Gdansk Offshore Wind Terminal, and others.
Maharashtra MSEDCL Operationalises 500 MW/1,000 MWh Decentralised Battery Storage Across 50 Sites
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has operationalised 500 MW/1,000 MWh of decentralised battery energy storage capacity across the state. The milestone was announced October 29. The utility has installed battery systems at approximately 50 locations, each providing 10 MW of discharge capacity and two hours of storage. The batteries will store surplus electricity generated by decentralised solar installations under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 programme. Approximately 7,000 MW of decentralised solar generation has been commissioned under the initiative. MSEDCL plans to add another 750 MW/1,500 MWh of battery storage by December 2026. Projects representing an additional 4,000 MWh are under development. The batteries will support evening electricity demand and reduce expensive market purchases.
South Korea Launches 2.2 GW Offshore Wind Auction, Including 500 MW Floating Wind Capacity
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has launched a competitive auction for approximately 2.2 GW of offshore wind capacity. Announced October 30, the procurement includes 1.7 GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind and 500 MW of floating wind projects. The fixed-bottom allocation comprises 1.4 GW for general developers and 300 MW for public-sector-led projects. Maximum bid prices have been set at KRW 168,937 per MWh for fixed-bottom projects and KRW 174,003 per MWh for floating wind. The new auction follows approximately 1.8 GW offered during the first half of 2026, bringing the year’s total procurement volume to around 4 GW. The government is also considering extending future fixed-price contracts from 20 to 25 years.
Poland Opens PLN 1.2 Billion Gdansk Offshore Wind Terminal to Support Baltic Sea Projects
Poland has inaugurated the PLN 1.2 billion Terminal T5 offshore wind installation facility at the Port of Gdańsk. Opened October 30, the project was developed by the Polish Development Fund with national and European financing support. Construction involved reclaiming more than 21 hectares of land and building approximately 900 metres of quays with a water depth of 17.5 metres. The terminal can accommodate two offshore installation vessels simultaneously and handle large wind turbine components. Approximately 3.5 million cubic metres of sand and nearly 2,700 foundation piles were used during construction. The infrastructure will support Poland’s offshore wind programme, including the Baltica 2 project, which is scheduled to begin electricity generation in 2027.