The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on Wood Thilsted, COP Frontier, Neretek, Field, Rigifa battery energy storage project, Alfanar, and others.
Neretek Targets Up to 40% Foundation Cost Reduction for 60–90 Metre Offshore Wind
Wood Thilsted and COP Frontier have launched Neretek, an offshore wind technology company developing the BC90 foundation for projects in water depths of 60–90 metres. The technology aims to bridge the gap between traditional fixed-bottom monopiles and more expensive floating wind systems. Neretek says BC90 could eventually reduce foundation capital expenditure by up to 40 percent compared with conventional fixed-bottom or floating solutions in this depth range. The company estimates its technology could be applicable to around 12 GW of ScotWind projects and 4.5 GW in the Celtic Sea. BC90 has been developed through almost a decade of engineering work and uses established monopile fabrication principles, potentially allowing projects to benefit from existing manufacturing and installation supply chains while accessing deeper offshore sites.
Field Wins Approval for 200 MW / 3.6 GWh Scottish Long-Duration Battery Project
Field has secured planning consent for its 200 MW / 3.6 GWh Rigifa battery energy storage project near Thurso in the Scottish Highlands. The proposed system would provide an unusually long 18-hour storage duration, positioning it among the UK’s largest planned long-duration battery projects. The development will connect near the planned Gills Bay substation and is intended to absorb surplus renewable electricity before returning it to the grid during periods of lower generation. Field estimates the project could avoid up to 1.4 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions during its first 20 years of operation. The project is also among schemes selected for Britain’s emerging long-duration electricity-storage support framework, strengthening its route toward financing and construction.
Alfanar Adds $100 Million to Senvion India as Wind Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates Saudi Arabia’s alfanar group has committed an additional $100 million, approximately INR 950 crore, in direct capital to wind-turbine manufacturer Senvion India. The first $34 million, around INR 320 crore, was received in August, with the remainder expected within weeks. Funding will support Senvion’s product roadmap, growth capital, R&D and its Senvion Certified Sites development pipeline. Senvion currently has around 1.5 GW of annual manufacturing capacity and an operating turbine fleet exceeding 1.6 GW across India. Its platforms span rotor diameters of 120 metres, 130 metres and 160 metres, with turbine ratings from 2.3 MW to 4.2 MW. Alfanar intends to combine Senvion’s wind technology with its grid and storage capabilities.