TotalEnergies has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of VSB, a German developer of wind, solar, and battery storage projects, for €1.57 billion. The deal, financed through equity and shareholder loans, strengthens TotalEnergies' position in the European renewable energy market, particularly in Germany and France. VSB currently operates over 475 MW of renewable capacity and has a pipeline of 18 GW in development across wind, solar, and storage projects.

This acquisition complements TotalEnergies' strategy to enhance its integrated electricity value chain and solidifies its place as a leading renewable energy provider in Europe, particularly in offshore wind and battery storage. As part of the transaction, TotalEnergies also signed an agreement with Apollo to sell 50% of its solar and battery storage portfolio in Texas, further optimizing its renewable energy investments.

Hager Group, a leading provider of electrotechnical solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Metergrid, a Stuttgart-based startup specializing in tenant power projects. Together, they aim to offer efficient, holistic tenant power solutions by combining Hager's expertise in energy distribution, management, charging infrastructure, and building control with Metergrid’s software and hardware solutions for project planning and implementation.

As part of the collaboration, Hager also became a strategic investor in Metergrid, contributing to a seed extension financing round of €3.5 million. The partnership will offer customizable services, allowing investors to manage projects independently with Metergrid’s software or opt for a full-service solution. A key feature is the scalability of the solutions, covering everything from grid connection to billing.

This collaboration promises to enhance the efficiency and profitability of tenant power projects, optimizing project timelines and returns.

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Belectric and Encavis have officially launched a 114-megawatt solar park in Borrentin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The photovoltaic plant, covering an area of about 135 football fields and equipped with 200,000 solar panels, is expected to produce 121 gigawatt-hours of solar power annually. The generated electricity will power a network of electric vehicle charging stations, with a power purchase agreement (PPA) secured with Allego for a 10-year contract.

The project had a fast construction timeline, beginning in January with preparatory work, a groundbreaking in March, and full commissioning by October. With this new plant, Belectric has now built over 1.2 gigawatts of solar power capacity in Germany. Encavis also marks a milestone, increasing its total installed capacity to 700 megawatts in Germany, with plans to expand to over 7 gigawatts across Europe by 2027.

Swiss EfW specialist Kanadevia Inova has been selected by Viridor to design, construct, and commission the Tilbury Energy Recovery Facility in East London. The plant, set to process 350,000 tonnes of waste annually and generate 40MW of electricity, is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.

The project will explore future combined heat and power (CHP) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) options. Praising Kanadevia Inova’s track record, Viridor’s Leon Brackstone highlighted their timely delivery, budget adherence, and strong safety record.

This is Kanadevia Inova’s 20th wte project in the UK and follows their recent collaboration with Encyclis on another EfW plant.

Vestas has confirmed a firm order from RWE to supply 60 V236-15.0 wind turbines for the 900-MW Nordseecluster wind farm off Germany’s North Sea coast. This project, part of the larger 1.6 GW Nordseecluster, will be developed in two phases. Vestas will handle the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, with a five-year servicing agreement. The first phase is scheduled for installation in 2028, with operations expected to begin in early 2029. This deal marks a significant step in expanding Germany’s offshore wind capacity.

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