Ofgem greenlights cable links to power millions of homes

The energy regulator has provisionally approved plans for two high-voltage cable links to Europe, aimed at supplying power to millions of homes in Britain

‘Europe’s solar, wind and battery power debut’

BayWa r.e. and Ampt announce the deployment of Europe’s first combination of wind and solar generation with battery storage at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology campus in Germany

Salt cavern energy storage project nears completion

Underground cavern construction for a salt cavern energy storage project in Germany is now 75% complete, with a goal to generate €2 billion in revenues over 15 years

Shell to convert German site for premium lubricant production

Shell Deutschland GmbH has announced a final investment decision to repurpose the Wesseling site at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland into a Group III base oil production unit

Octopus tentacles spread in German solar debut

Octopus has expanded its portfolio with Germany’s largest solar farm

Octopus’ Kraken acquires Berlin startup

Octopus Energy’s tech division, Kraken has acquired Berlin-based startup Kwest, known for its software platform streamlining energy installation processes

Greenlight for €2.6bn German aid for RWE’s early closure of lignite power plants

The use of coal for the production of electricity will have to be phased out by 2038 under German law

New UK and Germany partnership to boost renewable energy

The key areas of cooperation include accelerating offshore wind and electricity interconnection projects, improving carbon capture, utilisation and storage efforts

E.ON connects one millionth renewable energy plant

The energy company has connected the one-millionth renewable energy plant to its distribution system in Germany

Massive river heat pump launched to warm thousands of homes

The German project utilises the Rhine’s heat to provide warmth to 3,500 households