Eni Deal Looks to Put Italy on the Map for Battery Production
Italian energy giant Eni has teamed up with battery‑storage specialist Seri Industrial to build an integrated lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery supply chain in Italy. The collaboration will span the entire value chain, from LFP cell and module fabrication to the assembly of complete stationary storage systems. By localising production, the partnership aims to cut Europe’s reliance on Asian imports and support the continent’s renewable‑energy transition. The initiative is expected to create hundreds of high‑skill jobs and position Italy as a key battery hub.
Deals of the Week: Vestas, Suzlon, EDF, Burger King
This week’s wind‑power roundup saw Vestas land a $500 million turbine supply deal for a Canadian offshore project, while Suzlon secured a $300 million development contract for a 600‑MW wind farm in India. EDF completed a $1.2 billion acquisition of a UK offshore...
Traditional Carmakers Race Into Energy Storage with South Korean Suppliers
Traditional automakers are pivoting from a 25% YoY decline in EV sales to the fast‑growing battery‑energy‑storage systems (BESS) market. Ford, GM, Volkswagen and others are repurposing excess EV‑battery capacity to serve data‑centre backup and grid‑scale storage demand. The shift involves...
Nordex Boss Says Chinese Turbine Makers Should Be Banned From Europe
Nordex chief executive José Luis Blanco urged the European Union to label Chinese wind‑turbine manufacturers as "high‑risk" under the new EU Cyber Resilience Act, effectively banning their sales in Europe. He warned that non‑Western equipment could expose critical energy infrastructure to cyber...
Wind Boss Warns Battery Boom Could Challenge Turbine Growth in Massive Market
India’s wind sector is gaining traction as utilities look for generation that can meet evening demand when solar output wanes. Parag Sharma, president of the Wind Independent Power Producers Association, told Recharge that distributors will prioritize wind PPAs for that...
Clean Manufacturing Boom or Capex Cliff? Reports Reveal US Supply Chain Split
Two new studies paint divergent pictures of America’s clean‑energy manufacturing landscape. The American Clean Power Association highlights a 30% surge in domestic capacity and record wind‑tower output, suggesting a burgeoning industrial base. In contrast, the Rhodium Group warns that capital...
Deals of the Week: Suzlon, Vestas, NextEra, Dominion, Statkraft
The week’s headline was the $67 bn merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, creating a new wind‑focused utility giant. The deal underscores a surge in U.S. renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs), with Spain also emerging as a hot market. Parallel...
UK Must Fix Disconnect Between Offshore Wind Delivery and Onshore Benefit
The Crown Estate has opened the third round of its £50 m (≈$63.5 m) Supply Chain Accelerator, adding £15 m (≈$19.1 m) of match funding to bring total potential support to £33 m (≈$41.9 m). In 2025 offshore wind generated 52 TWh – about 18% of the...
Power's New Big Oil-Sized Player Will Get Scrutiny to Match
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have announced a $67 bn merger that would create a $420 bn enterprise‑value utility, making it the largest U.S. power company and comparable to oil super‑majors. The combined entity would start with 110 GW of generation capacity, potentially...
Big Tech Still Loves Wind and Solar – but It's Getting Complicated
Big tech’s AI‑driven data centre expansion is testing its renewable‑energy ambitions. While hyperscalers still dominate corporate clean‑power purchases—accounting for 49% of global PPAs in 2025—they are increasingly adding firm‑capacity sources such as natural gas and nuclear to meet hourly demand....
‘We Hear You’: Industry Input Noted as Germany Plans Summer Reform of Offshore Wind Act
Germany’s economics and energy ministry announced a summer 2026 overhaul of the Offshore Wind Act (WindSeeG). The reform will incorporate industry feedback and benchmark foreign regulatory models as the country faces pressure to retender offshore sites. Officials highlighted the need...
Beyond 7MW? Western Manufacturers' Answer to Chinese Super-Sized Onshore Wind Turbines
Chinese turbine makers are racing ahead with onshore units that exceed 8 MW, highlighted by Envision’s EN‑220/10 MW and CRRC’s ambition to break the 14 MW barrier. Western leaders from Nordex, Vestas, Enercon, Siemens Gamesa and GE Vernova say size alone won’t win market share....
NextEra-Dominion Mega-Deal Throws Spotlight on US Power M&A Rush
The $67 bn NextEra‑Dominion merger spotlights a wave of consolidation in the U.S. power sector as AI‑driven data‑center construction pushes electricity demand up 2‑3% through 2030. Tight regulatory, supply‑chain and interconnection constraints are inflating premiums on operational and late‑stage renewable projects....
UK to Curb Judicial Reviews that Stall Giant Wind Farm Projects
The UK government announced plans to limit the use of judicial reviews that have repeatedly delayed large offshore wind and grid projects. The new measures will tighten standing rules and require pre‑filing permission, aiming to speed up approvals for projects...
Seatrium VP: Integration Key to Reaching Industrial Scale in Offshore Wind
Seatrium executive vice president Aziz Merchant warned that offshore wind’s shift to 20 MW‑plus turbines is being hampered by fragmented designs and disjointed supply chains. He argued that tighter coordination, greater standardisation, and stronger execution are essential to achieve industrial‑scale cost...