Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has strengthened its presence in the United Kingdom (UK) by starting commercial operations of its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country. In a press release, Masdar said that the opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects in the UK. The 35-megawatt (MW)/70-megawatt-hours (MWh) Rochdale plant will provide enough clean power for 35,000 homes per day, based upon two charging and discharging cycles per day. The facility will also provide critical grid balancing services, responding to…
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The Renewables business vertical of L&T has won a major order to develop three Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for a notable client in the Middle East. The three projects will collectively contribute 6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of storage capacity.In a press release, L&T said that the projects feature a 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) each, capable of storing and dispatching energy to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. This leads to advancement in grid modernisation and renewable energy integration across the Middle East. L&T Renewable & Storage Segement Grows Since Larsen & Toubro (L&T) carved out a…
KP Group, a renewable energy provider, has signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent (LoI) with Raz Holding Group, a diversified conglomerate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a press release, KP Group said that the LoI records Raz Holding Group’s intention to make a strategic investment and/or collaborate with KP Group and/or one or more of its operating entities. For KP Group, this LoI reflects growing international investor interest in India’s clean-energy sector and in the Group’s portfolio across solar and wind IPP, EPC, transmission, and manufacturing, together with its emerging positions in battery energy storage systems, cell manufacturing,…
ScottishPower Renewables and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar have completed a major construction milestone at the £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, with all 95 foundations now installed off the Suffolk coast. Weighing between 1,200 and 1,800 tonnes, standing 67-84 metres tall and measuring up to 10.6 metres in diameter, the monopiles are the largest to have been installed from a jack-up vessel in Europe. The installation of all 95 transition pieces – 20 metres in height, 8 metres in diameter and weighing more than 400 tonnes – has also been completed. With turbine installation…
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a global clean energy leader, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have entered into an agreement to develop 150 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity, with the potential to add more than 400 MW of pumped hydro energy storage. In a press release, Masdar said the joint venture aims to develop up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Montenegro, creating a platform to meet growing domestic electricity demand, strengthen national energy security, and support future electricity exports to neighboring European markets. First Projects in 2 GW Montenegro Pipeline…
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has achieved the financial close of its gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project. In a press release, the company said the project supports the commercialization of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Masdar said the project is backed by a consortium of 13 leading international and local banks, with a US$5.1 billion financing package reflecting strong confidence in the project. The project comprises a total capital investment of around US$6.1 billion, with Masdar contributing US$1 billion in equity. The RTC project is being developed in Abu Dhabi…
United Solar has completed the financial close of its previously announced $50 million equity investment from IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. In a press release, the company said it also completed a $1.6 billion financial close for a capital raise from a consortium of global investors. United Solar’s 100,000-ton-per-year polysilicon facility in Oman’s Sohar Free Zone began operations in January 2026 and is expected to ramp up to 100 kT by the end of 2026. With this financial close, IFC has arranged and mobilized more than 30% of the total capital raised for the project.…
ZOE Energy Storage has signed a joint venture with a Saudi partner to build the country’s first battery energy storage system manufacturing facility. The project combines ZOE’s advanced ESS technology with local production, directly supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and reshaping the clean energy landscape in the Middle East and beyond.The facility will be built in two phases: Phase I (6GWh) is set to begin production in Q1 2027. Phase II will expand capacity to 18GWh, filling a major gap in large-scale storage localization and ending the Kingdom’s dependence on imports. Once operational, the base will help Saudi Arabia meet its…
Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has partnered with Menderes Tekstil, an Akca Holding company, on the 120MW Beğendik wind power project in Edirne Province, Turkiye. The two companies also signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement at Envision Tech Day held alongside the Turkish Wind Energy Congress, elevating their relationship from project-based collaboration to a long-term strategic partnership.As one of Envision’s flagship projects in the country, Beğendik demonstrates how global clean technology expertise and local industrial leadership can work together to accelerate the transition of traditional industries, while reinforcing Envision’s long-term commitment to Turkiye’s renewable energy development and broader…
JinkoSolar, a global solar and energy storage system (ESS) supplier, has signed a supply agreement for 2 GW of PV modules with Masdar, a global clean energy leader. In a press release, JinkoSolar said it will supply its Tiger Neo series modules for the gigascale round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi.The project was initially launched in January 2025, jointly with Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). It integrates a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). The RTC project is the world’s first gigascale renewable energy project…