The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on wpd, China Energy Engineering, MaxSolar, and others.
wpd Plans to Increase Croatian Wind Farm Capacity from 11.2 MW to 30 MW with 20 MWh Battery Storage
German renewable-energy developer wpd is planning to repower the Trtar-Krtolin wind farm near Šibenik, Croatia, increasing generation capacity from 11.2 MW to 30 MW. The proposed development was disclosed October 30 through environmental assessment documentation. The project will replace 14 existing Enercon E-48 turbines rated at 800 kW each with five new turbines rated at 6 MW. The reconstruction also includes a 10 MW/20 MWh battery energy storage system comprising four battery units. Trtar-Krtolin began operating in 2006 and was Croatia’s second wind farm. The proposed repowering will involve new foundations, electrical connections and communications infrastructure. Construction remains subject to environmental and regulatory approvals.
China Energy Engineering Starts $1.5 Billion Phase Two of 1.6 GW Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project
China Energy Engineering Corporation has started construction of the second phase of its integrated green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol project in Songyuan, Jilin Province. The milestone was announced October 29–30. The expansion involves approximately CNY 10.8 billion, or $1.5 billion, and will increase the project’s renewable electricity generation capacity to 1.6 GW. New facilities are designed to produce 90,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Combined green ammonia production capacity will reach approximately 600,000 tonnes per year. The development will use wind and solar electricity to power electrolysers and chemical processing facilities. The first phase entered operation in December 2025.
MaxSolar Signs 10-Year Renewable Power Agreement with SAP for 36.5 MW Solar Portfolio in Germany German renewable-energy developer MaxSolar has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement with enterprise software company SAP for electricity from two German photovoltaic projects. The agreement, announced October 28 and highlighted October 30, covers the 25 MWp Memmendorf solar park in Saxony and the approximately 11.5 MWp Pahlen solar project in Schleswig-Holstein. Both facilities are operational, with Memmendorf generating electricity since April 2026 and Pahlen commissioned in August. The contract covers physical renewable electricity deliveries supported by guarantees of origin. MaxSolar will supply electricity under a pay-as-nominated arrangement. The agreement supports SAP’s renewable electricity procurement strategy as demand from cloud infrastructure and data-centre operations increases. Financial terms were not disclosed.
