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Westinghouse and Hyundai partner to explore nuclear power opportunities in Sweden and Finland

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Westinghouse Electric has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to pursue nuclear power plant (NPP) projects in Sweden and Finland. The collaboration will focus on deploying Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor technology, with Westinghouse handling the design and technology development and Hyundai contributing its construction expertise. This partnership builds on a 2022 agreement between the companies to jointly explore global opportunities for AP1000 plants. The announcement follows Vattenfall’s plans to develop new nuclear reactors at Ringhals in…

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Reliance among four bidders for Jamnagar ISTS project

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Reliance Industries Ltd is one of four bidders shortlisted for the interstate transmission system (ISTS) project in Gujarat, managed by Jamnagar Transmission Ltd. This marks a potential entry for Reliance into interstate power transmission development. Competing alongside seasoned players Adani Energy Solutions Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, and Sterlite Power, the project is seen as a key development in Gujarat’s power infrastructure. The Jamnagar transmission scheme, known as the “Network expansion scheme in…

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GE Vernova secures 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania

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GE Vernova has secured a 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania from Public Power Corporation Renewables (PPCR). The company will supply, install, and commission 23 turbines, each with a 6.1MW capacity, for a wind project in Vaslui County. The agreement, finalized in Q2 2024, strengthens GE Vernova’s role in the European Union’s energy transition, where it has a long history of installing wind turbines. Initial turbine deliveries are planned for the first half of…

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Siemens acquires Trayer Engineering for grid modernization

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Siemens has announced the acquisition of Trayer Engineering, a US-based company specializing in medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear, as part of its strategy to expand its grid modernization portfolio. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition will enhance Siemens’ capabilities in addressing challenges posed by extreme weather, particularly in secondary power distribution. By integrating Trayer’s expertise in submersible switchgear, Siemens aims to bolster grid efficiency, particularly in flood-prone areas. Trayer’s padmount switchgear, essential for…

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GE Vernova unveils advanced containerized solution for energy storage

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GE Vernova Inc. has launched the RESTORE DC Block, an advanced containerized solution for Battery Enabled Energy Storage (BESS) with a capacity of 5 MWh and an operational duration of 2-8 hours. Designed for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects, the solution enhances grid reliability by storing excess energy during high-generation periods and releasing it when demand peaks. The RESTORE DC Block is part of GE Vernova’s FLEXRESERVOIR system, which integrates battery storage, power electronics,…

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Encavis secures €60.7 million financing for solar plant in Germany

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Encavis has secured €60.7 million in non-recourse project financing for its solar plant in Lindenhof, Borrentin, located near Demmin in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The plant is expected to be operational by the end of September 2024 and will generate 121 GWh of electricity annually. The financing, provided by Bayerische Landesbank, supports Encavis’ growth strategy, with around 74% of the plant’s output secured through a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a corporate buyer. The financing package…

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Hindustan Zinc’s top-quality zinc used in India’s heaviest power transmission steel pole

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Hindustan Zinc Ltd has announced that its premium zinc was used in the galvanization process for India’s heaviest power transmission steel pole. The 400kV dual pole structure, standing 57 meters tall, was galvanized using Hindustan Zinc’s special high-grade (SHG) zinc ingots and low-dross jumbo SHG zinc. This process provides essential protection against corrosion, air, water, heat, and pollution, enhancing the pole’s structural integrity. The structure, manufactured by Skipper Ltd, is part of the 400kV Quad…

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Record tariff set for Khavda IV-C ISTS project

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Sterlite Power has secured the Khavda IV-C interstate transmission system (ISTS) project with an annual tariff of Rs 13.15 billion, the highest ever for an ISTS scheme under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. Competing bids from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) were close, with the L2 bid just 0.25% higher than Sterlite’s winning bid. The project, now estimated to cost over Rs 120 billion, includes a…

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Apraava Energy signs 300 MW solar PPA with NTPC for Rajasthan project

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Apraava Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Ltd for a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar energy project in Rajasthan. Secured through an e-reverse auction at a tariff of Rs 2.65 per kWh, the project is part of NTPC’s solar tender for setting up 1,500 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects across India. The PPA, effective for 25 years from the scheduled commencement of supply, tasks Apraava Energy with…

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Union Cabinet approves PM E-DRIVE Scheme with Rs 109 billion outlay to boost electric mobility

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The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, with a Rs 109 billion budget over two years, aimed at accelerating electric mobility in India. The scheme provides Rs 36.79 billion in subsidies for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws), three-wheelers (e-3Ws), ambulances, trucks, and other emerging EVs, targeting 2.479 million e-2Ws, 316,000 e-3Ws, and 14,028 e-buses. Buyers will receive demand incentives through an Aadhaar-authenticated e-voucher system. Key allocations include…