GS Utilities Daily RWE secures c.120 MW of onshore wind capacity in latest German auction Ofgem has launched a consultati...

Equity Research 21 September 2026 | 8:48AM CEST

GS Utilities Daily: RWE secures c.120 MW of onshore wind capacity in latest German auction // Ofgem has launched a consultation on battery

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RWE secures c.120 MW of onshore wind capacity in latest German auction

RWE has secured contracts for two onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 119 MW: Jüchen 3 (84 MW) and Seedorf (35 MW), in the latest auction held by Germany’s Federal Network Agency. Subject to a final investment decisions, both wind farms are scheduled to be commissioned in 2028. Source: Press Release

Ofgem has launched a consultation on battery grid fee

Ofgem has launched a consultation on introducing a new financial commitment for battery projects seeking connections to Britain’s electricity grid. Ofgem added that around 90 GW of battery capacity is currently operational or in the reformed connections queue, compared with a projected requirement of around 29 GW by 2035. Under the proposal, projects would need to demonstrate a minimum financial commitment starting at £3,000/MW and rising to a maximum of £25,000/MW if the queue remains significantly oversubscribed. Ofgem is consulting for two weeks and expects to publish its final decision later in 2026. Source: Renews

PPC closed ABO Energy acquisition in Poland

PPC has announced the completion of the transaction for the integration of a RES project portfolio in Poland, following the strategic agreement signed on August 7, 2026 for the acquisition of ABO Energy’s subsidiaries in Poland and Hungary, with a total RES project portfolio of over 2 GW. Source: Press Release

Other news Spain has finalized the gas transmission renumeration methodology for the 2027-2032 regulatory period. The document has seen no changes since the latest CNMC draft circulars published on June 26th, 2026. (Press Release)

German utilities have urged the government to advocate for the removal of the EU methane emissions rules as they could curb natural and LNG gas imports as low storage levels and high prices spark concerns over winter supplies. (Clean Energy Wire)

Orsted: All turbines have been installed at the 704 MW Revolution wind offshore farm in the US. (OffshoreWindBiz)

Poland has scheduled the country’s 2026 renewable energy auctions to run from November 2 through November 10, 2026. The round aims to allocate contracts for up to 76 TWh of electricity, with a maximum financial support budget capped at PLN 25 bn