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JSW wins 1,500 MW pumped hydro storage contract from MSEDCL

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JSW Neo Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution (MSEDCL) to provide 1,500 MW/12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage. The Bhavali pumped hydro project, located across Nashik and Thane districts, will feature an eight-hour discharge capacity with a maximum of five continuous hours of discharge. The energy storage capacity will be provided for 40 years. With this order, JSW Neo Energy’s total locked-in…

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Alpex Solar to invest Rs 6.42 billion in 1.6 GW solar cell plant

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Alpex Solar is set to establish a 1.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Kosi Kotwan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 6.42 billion. The expansion will be carried out in three phases, with the first 500 MW expected to become operational by October 2025, and the remaining phases completed by April 2026 and September 2026, respectively. The company has secured a seven-acre land parcel from the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA)…

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NHPC to double capacity to 15 GW in five years

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NHPC is on track to more than double its installed capacity to 15,000 MW over the next four to five years. The company is working on 16 projects totalling 10,692 MW, with nine hydro projects (9,314 MW) and seven solar projects (1,378 MW). Of the hydro projects, eight will be commissioned by FY29, adding 6,434 MW to NHPC’s capacity. NHPC is expanding into solar energy under the central public sector undertaking scheme, with 1,378 MW…

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AMPIN Energy aims to add 25 GW of RE capacity by 2030

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AMPIN Energy Transition has set a goal to add 10 GWp of renewable energy capacity across various segments, including solar manufacturing and energy storage, over the next few years. This aligns with its broader commitment to contribute 25 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Currently, AMPIN’s portfolio stands at 4 GWp, with plans to increase it to 10 GWp and expand its solar manufacturing capacity to 5 GW. The company will prioritize hybrid renewable projects…

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Texas grapples with power demand from data centres and cryptocurrency mining

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Electricity consumption in Texas is rising faster than any other state, driven largely by computing facilities and cryptocurrency mining, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages 90% of the state’s grid, is registering large flexible loads (LFL) — facilities with power demands exceeding 75MW that can adjust consumption rapidly — to prevent wholesale power prices from spiking. By 2025, LFL demand is expected to reach…

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UK Chancellor commits £22bn to carbon capture projects in northern England

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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £22 billion ($28.97 billion) investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Merseyside and Teesside. Spread over 25 years, the funding will support capturing emissions from energy producers, industry, and hydrogen power, aiming to help the UK meet climate goals and create thousands of jobs. The projects, backed by BP, Equinor, and Eni, will expand on earlier efforts to capture up to 30 million tonnes of CO₂…

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Yara inaugurates ammonia import terminal in Germany

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Yara International has inaugurated its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located at the junction of the North Sea and Kiel Canal. The terminal will have the capacity to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually. This project aligns with Yara’s strategy to enhance its nitrogen business while contributing to Germany’s hydrogen strategy by providing essential infrastructure for large-scale ammonia imports.   In addition to this project, Yara continues its global…

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KEPCO partners with local government for renewable energy expansion

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South Korea’s Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has signed a business agreement with Gwangju Metropolitan City and Jeollanam-do Province to boost renewable energy production and grid modernization in the Honam region.  The collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid, with the Honam region’s capacity projected to reach 42 GW by 2031. The agreement highlights the importance of timely power grid construction to accommodate this growth, requiring cooperation between local governments throughout…

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Google announces renewable energy partnerships in India

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Google has announced two significant partnerships with Adani and CleanMax in India to enhance the country’s power grid with new renewable energy projects. These initiatives support Google’s goal of decarbonising its cloud services and office operations in India, contributing to its 2030 target for 24/7 carbon-free energy. The collaboration with CleanMax includes a 125.4MW project combining 66MW of solar power in Rajasthan and 59.4MW of wind power in Karnataka, expected to be operational by Q4…

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US DOE commits $1.5bn to strengthen power grid infrastructure

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has pledged $1.5 billion to improve the country’s power grid infrastructure, funding four transmission projects that will add nearly 1,000 miles of new lines and 7.1GW of capacity. The investment aims to enhance grid reliability and support renewable energy integration. The projects include the Aroostook Renewable Project in Maine, featuring a 111-mile transmission line capable of handling 1.2GW, and the Cimarron Link in Oklahoma, establishing a 400-mile HV DC…