Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm Produces First Power
Ørsted’s 913 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany has begun feeding power into the grid [1]. Once fully operational, the facility will enable German industry to decarbonize at a large scale [1]. This represents a significant milestone for Germany’s offshore wind expansion and energy transition efforts.
Germany Allocates Over 1 GW in Solar and Biomass Tenders
Germany’s network agency has awarded contracts to 121 solar projects totaling 281 MW in a rooftop solar auction and 692 biomass projects totaling 815 MW in a biomass tender [1]. These combined allocations exceed 1 GW of capacity, demonstrating continued momentum in Germany’s renewable energy expansion. The awards reflect ongoing investment in distributed solar and biomass resources across the country.
TenneT Germany Plans €35 Billion Debt Issue for Grid Upgrades
TenneT Germany is planning a substantial €35 billion debt issuance to fund critical grid infrastructure upgrades [1]. This major investment reflects the significant capital requirements needed to modernize Germany’s transmission network and accommodate growing renewable energy integration. The funding will support the country’s broader energy transition goals.
EU Agrees to End Russian Gas Imports by Late 2027
The European Union has agreed to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027 as part of efforts to end the bloc’s decades-long energy dependency [1]. However, Hungary and Slovakia have opposed the agreement, and legal challenges from member states are already anticipated [1]. This represents a significant policy shift in European energy security strategy.
US Battery Storage Capacity Surges 32% Year-to-Date
Operating US battery storage capacity reached 37.4 GW by October 2025, representing a 32% increase year-to-date, with an additional 19 GW under construction through 2026 [2]. Over half of the utility-scale storage coming online by 2026 is paired with solar installations, concentrated primarily in three southwestern states [2]