World Energy Cities Partnership

Aberdeen continues to build on its strong position in hydrogen development. A North-East Scotland partnership has secured €9 million in EU funding to establish Scotland’s first mainland Small Hydrogen Valley. Read more: abdn.ac.uk/news/26412/

In our member city Halifax, a new data centre campus will be paired with green fuels production all powered by wind energy. From the renewable energy, plans are to produce green hydrogen and ammonia to decarbonize industries such as transportation. ow.ly/rNwH5101fgS

More energy storage is coming to Groningen. A new 150 MW / 600 MWh battery project will help balance renewable power and support a more flexible, reliable energy system. Read the full story here: ess-news.com/2026/10/14/roya…

Our member city Groningen continues to demonstrate how established energy and industrial regions can evolve through new low-carbon value chains. Learn more here: fuelcellsworks.com/2026/10/0…

Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries. A total of around 180,878 rooftop solar systems were installed during the first half of 2026, a 35 per cent increase on the same period in 2025. Learn more: ow.ly/nKFk50ZSBY1

On 18 September, Greensand Future was inaugurated in Esbjerg. It is Europe’s first commercial-scale, fully integrated value chain for the capture, transport and permanent offshore storage of CO₂. Read more: cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-even…

The fourth annual Africa Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) is currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. A green hydrogen event shaping the future of clean energy on the continent. ow.ly/E4SE50ZNJCB

Can underground lightning strikes turn ancient rock into a hydrogen factory? This is what a Boston startup is testing. If these trials succeed, artificial lightning may unleash Earth’s ultimate clean fuel factory. Learn more: ow.ly/ZKnn50ZHGQW

ONS 2026 is well under way in Stavanger, and it is great to see the city filled with conversations about where the energy transition is heading next. As a WECP member city, Stavanger is also welcoming colleagues from other member cities.

A new data centre in Esbjerg aims to set a new standard for energy integration, working not just as a consumer of electricity, but as an integral part of the energy infrastructure. The goal is to utilise the excess heat for district heating. Learn more: ow.ly/GMz250ZAMGe

Cape Town is taking another important step toward a more secure and resilient energy future. The city will invest in electricity grid upgrades and clean energy procurement, supporting its ambition to build a more decentralised and reliable power system: greenbuildingafrica.co.za/ca…

As South Africa's rooftop solar and battery boom creates millions of connected energy assets, virtual power plants could transform homes into a flexible power network⚡ Learn more: ow.ly/YNxY50Zw8c1

Esbjerg Municipality participated when stakeholders from across Europe met in Brussels to discuss the practical conditions for deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) at scale across Europe. Learn more: ow.ly/SntG50Zrkj6

Halifax is well placed to play a role as Nova Scotia moves closer to offshore wind. With seven companies and consortia pre-qualified for Canada’s first offshore wind auction, new opportunities are emerging for WECP member city Halifax. Read more here: halifax.citynews.ca/2026/06/…

Aberdeen’s hydrogen ecosystem continues to grow. Scottish green hydrogen company Hychor has opened new R&D facilities at Aberdeen Energy Park, bringing its innovation closer to one of Europe’s leading energy clusters. scotsman.com/business/scotti…

Ulsan is strengthening its role as a marine energy city. Together with industry partners, the city is developing localized hydrogen fuel cell systems for submarines and underwater unmanned vehicles, with commercialization targeted by 2029. Read more here: en.sedaily.com/society/2026/…

Our member city Perth is taking another step in strengthening local energy resilience. With 18 additional community batteries across Perth is expanding its capacity to store abundant rooftop solar and release it when demand rises in the evening. Se more: fremantleshippingnews.com.au…

The City of Cape Town recognised for its proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges through municipal power procurement, energy diversification and local generation initiatives. Learn more here: ow.ly/bZIy50Z9lWE

Exciting news from our member city Groningen, where Power2X has taken final investment decision on the Djewels green hydrogen project. The 20 MW facility is expected to produce around 2,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year from 2028. Learn more here: gasworld.com/story/dutch-e-f…

The Net Zero Technology Centre is reopening a major technology testing hub at Aberdeen Energy Park, creating a world class facility for offshore energy innovation, decommissioning, geothermal, and carbon capture technologies. Read more: scottishconstructionnow.com/…