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RenewaNews Briefing — November 6, 2026

Today's briefing brings you 5 stories across battery storage, renewable energy and offshore from the Global Renewables Market. Leading today: NBIM Acquires $300 Million Stake in Aypa Power in First Direct Battery Storage Investment - ESG Today.

In this issue

Renewable Energy

Janata Jute Mills inaugurates 17.84-MW Solar Plant

The plant opening adds another utility-scale solar asset to Bangladesh’s power mix. For a heavy industrial operator, it signals that captive or on-site solar is becoming part of normal energy planning, not just a public-grid project.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Statkraft inks 445 GWh power deal with Borregaard through 2036

The deal gives Borregaard a long-term electricity supply arrangement and gives Statkraft a fixed off-take channel for renewable power. It points to continued demand for contracted clean electricity in Europe as industrial buyers try to secure price visibility and lower-carbon supply.

Renewables Now

Battery Storage

NBIM Acquires $300 Million Stake in Aypa Power in First Direct Battery Storage Investment

This is a direct institutional investment in battery storage, which is a sign that large capital allocators see the sector as a long-term infrastructure play. It also supports further buildout of flexible power assets that can help balance grids and improve the economics of renewable generation.

ESG Today

Genetec exits loss-making battery storage JV with Citaglobal for RM1

Genetec is unwinding a battery storage joint venture after the project failed to perform financially. The small exit price suggests the company is cutting its exposure and signaling that storage projects still carry execution and commercial risk even as the sector grows.

The Malaysian Reserve

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Offshore

Finland designates four EEZ areas for wind power tenders

Finland is moving offshore wind forward by setting aside sea areas for future tenders. The designation creates a clearer pipeline for developers and signals how the country wants to structure early-stage offshore wind growth before projects reach construction.

Power Technology

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