Investment
Tokyo is investing billions in British offshore wind projects, but domestic obstacles continue to slow Japan’s own renewable energy transition.
[Read more…] about Japan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stallsSouth Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energy
Renewable Energy
Korea Southern Power Co., also known as KOSPO, said Thursday it plans to deploy 11.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2040, with a focus on solar power and offshore wind.
[Read more…] about South Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energyTokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWF
General – Floating Wind
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled plans for a 1-gigawatt floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) off the Izu island chain, positioning the capital at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy.
[Read more…] about Tokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWFColombia advances first offshore wind leasing round
Wind Energy – Colombia
Colombia has taken a step toward developing its offshore wind sector, with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) publishing the definitive list of qualified bidders for the country’s first offshore wind site leasing round.
[Read more…] about Colombia advances first offshore wind leasing roundEmber predicts record renewables surge in 2025
General – Renewable Energy
The global energy think tank Ember has said that the world is set to add a record amount of renewable energy capacity again in 2025.
[Read more…] about Ember predicts record renewables surge in 2025Mizuho Financial Group acquires Augusta
General – Acquisition
Augusta is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the firm by Mizuho Financial Group, to grow Augusta into Mizuho’s financial advisory platform for renewable energy and the energy transition in Europe and beyond.
[Read more…] about Mizuho Financial Group acquires AugustaJapan and Siemens Gamesa form wind alliance
Wind Energy – Japan
Japan announced a cooperation framework with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the offshore wind sector, the industry ministry said last Tuesday.
[Read more…] about Japan and Siemens Gamesa form wind allianceGIGA Storage reaches financial close to construct battery storage project
General – Battery Storage
Battery storage developer GIGA Storage has reached financial close and started the construction of the GIGA Leopard project, a 300MW-1.2GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
[Read more…] about GIGA Storage reaches financial close to construct battery storage projectPower from Vietnamese offshore wind exported to Malaysia and Singapore
Wind Energy – Export
In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a Joint Development Agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.
[Read more…] about Power from Vietnamese offshore wind exported to Malaysia and SingaporeNext steps in £115 m port redevelopment
Renewable Energy – Development
Work is underway on the latest developments towards making Montrose Port a key hub in Scotland’s renewable energy sector.
[Read more…] about Next steps in £115 m port redevelopment