Exploring Europe’s BESS boom16 September 2026
This article gives an overview of the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the current European BESS landscape.
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WFW advises EWE on sale of stake in German offshore wind farm6 October 2026
Alongside existing co-shareholders RWE and Vattenfall, EWE is selling its interests in Germany’s first offshore wind farm.
Reform of Maritime EU ETS, MRV and FUELEU – what to expect29 September 2026
We look at some of the European Commission’s proposals for how reform of the EU ETS will impact the offshore sector in the EU and the UK.
WFW advises Escofi shareholders on its sale to Econergy17 September 2026
Escofi’s portfolio comprises 128 MW in commercial operation, 34 MW under construction, 147MW in advanced development stage.
WFW advises Encavis on €282m 351 MW Italian solar portfolio project financing17 September 2026
The portfolio comprises five operational solar plants totalling 265 MW from the “Giotto” portfolio and approximately 86 MW from four additional projects that are either operational or under construction.
WFW advises BW ESS on acquisition of 126 MW standalone Spanish BESS portfolio3 September 2026
Located in the Valencia region, the 99 MW and 27 MW projects have been under development for approximately 18 months.
WFW advises Alpiq on major German BESS acquisition in Germany31 August 2026
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Alpiq on its acquisition… Read more
Vietnam revises the DPPA and rooftop solar framework20 August 2026
Recent key legal and regulatory changes in Vietnam are reshaping renewable energy development, particularly direct power purchase agreements and rooftop solar systems.
WFW strengthens position in H1 2026 energy and infrastructure league tables17 August 2026
The firm achieved 22 first place Inframation rankings, up from 17 in H1 2025.
WFW advises Sumitomo on acquisition of stake in the up to 1.5 GW Gwynt Glas offshore wind farm10 August 2026
The project will have a total capacity of up to 1.5 GW once operational.
Worlds colliding – reshaping of grid connections – data centres to be treated the same as generation assets7 August 2026
Insights into Ofgem-proposed grid connection reforms for data centres.
