Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on West of Orkney offshore wind farm, Galene and Poseidon offshore wind projects, among others.
Green Light Given to Scotland’s 2 GW ”West of Orkney” Offshore Wind Farm
Scottish ministers have granted offshore consent for the 2 GW West of Orkney offshore wind farm, located 30 km west of Orkney — making it Scotland’s largest approved offshore project. This follows Highland Council approval for onshore infrastructure including cable routes and substations. Developed by Corio Generation, TotalEnergies, and Renewable Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG), the project plans around 125 fixed-foundation turbines, targeting first power output by 2029 and full operation by 2030. With the capacity to power approximately two million homes, the project supports Scotland’s renewable energy expansion and offshore hydrogen ambitions.
Sweden Approves Cable Permits for 1 GW Galene and Poseidon Offshore Wind Projects
Sweden has approved export cable permits for the 500 MW Galene and 500 MW Poseidon offshore wind farms, enabling a total of 1 GW in clean energy capacity to connect to the national grid and international markets. This strategic milestone clears the path for significant investments in subsea cable manufacturing, installation, and onshore grid upgrades. Both projects will use fixed-bottom turbine technology paired with high-capacity subsea export cables. The focus is on delivering reliable, low-carbon power to Swedish and European utilities. The innovation lies in accelerating offshore grid integration, improving energy reliability, supporting climate goals, and advancing Sweden’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Eurowind’s 45 MWh BESS Approval for GreenLab Skive Hybrid Park
Eurowind Energy and BOS Power have secured permits for a 45 MWh, 2‑hour battery energy storage system (BESS) within the 84.8 MW GreenLab Skive hybrid park in Denmark. This approval marks a key step in their broader strategy to develop multi-technology energy centres — solar, wind, battery, PtX, and biogas — targeting around 2.5 GW total capacity across five sites. Investment focuses on integrating smart grid elements — advanced inverters and energy management systems — to balance intermittent renewables and provide frequency control services to Energinet. Customers, including grid operators and corporate offtakers, will benefit from optimized clean-energy supply, enhanced grid stability, and reduced curtailment. The innovation lies in scaling hybrid energy hubs, advancing Denmark’s transition to a flexible, low-carbon energy system.
GreentechLead.com News Desk