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RWE, TotalEnergies partner for 4 GW offshore wind projects off German coast

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RWE has partnered with TotalEnergies to develop two offshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 4GW off the coast of Germany. TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% equity stake in both projects, marking a significant collaboration in renewable energy. The projects, identified as N-9.1 and N-9.2, are located between 110km and 115km northwest of Borkum Island. Each site has a potential capacity of 2GW. Investment decisions are expected in 2027 for N-9.1 and 2028 for…

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Kazakhstan votes to initiate nuclear energy development

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Kazakhstan has voted in favour of developing nuclear energy, with 71.12% of voters supporting the construction of nuclear power plants, according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission. Of the 7.8 million voters, the majority agreed to the proposal in the referendum held on 6 October. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need for an international consortium with advanced technology to work in the country, highlighting nuclear energy as a sustainable solution for Kazakhstan’s growing…

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Nordex Group secures 500MW wind turbine orders in Canada

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Nordex Group has received orders for wind turbines totalling 500 MW for undisclosed projects in Canada, scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The orders include 74 N163 turbines, each equipped with the Nordex Advanced Anti-Icing System to ensure high performance during Canada’s harsh winters. The company also secured long-term service agreements ranging from 15 to 30 years. Nordex has previously sold nearly 1.2GW of turbines across Canada and brings its expertise in cold climate…

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SSE Renewables begins construction on 320 MW BESS project in UK

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SSE Renewables has commenced construction on its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) at Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire. The 320MW facility will be one of the largest in the UK, providing electricity for over half a million homes for up to two hours during periods of high demand upon completion in early 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from SSE Renewables, Morrison Energy Services, and Sungrow, the energy storage supplier. Sungrow’s advanced storage solutions will…

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Dominion Energy, AEP, FirstEnergy propose new transmission lines in PJM region

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Dominion Energy Virginia, American Electric Power (AEP), and FirstEnergy have announced a joint agreement to develop new regional transmission projects within the PJM footprint, which covers 13 states in the US. The initiative responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) call for cost-effective regional transmission development. The proposed projects, submitted through PJM’s Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP), include 765kV, 500kV, and 345kV transmission lines in Virginia, Ohio, and West Virginia. These are in the…

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Synergy begins installation of battery units at Collie BESS in Australia

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Synergy has started installing the first battery units at its 500MW/2GWh Collie battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia. The project, valued at A$1.6 billion (USD 1.07 billion), will include 640 battery units and is scheduled to be operational by 2025. Once complete, the BESS will power 785,000 homes for four hours. The construction phase has generated 500 local jobs in Collie and supports the state’s energy transition plan, which aims to phase out…

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Micro Electricity and Saigontel partner for 300 MW solar power park in Vietnam

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Micro Electricity has partnered with Saigontel to develop a 300 MW solar power park in southern Vietnam, alongside creating a green energy trading platform for industrial zones. The companies plan to invest USD 225 million over three years, with the project expected to generate revenue by 2025.  Micro Electricity will offer energy management and transaction services to help businesses meet their green energy targets. This initiative aligns with Vietnam’s Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) regulations,…

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Husk Power Systems and AEDC partner to bring solar-powered minigrid to Nasarawa, Nigeria

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Husk Power Systems, Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC), and the Duduguru community in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, have signed a partnership agreement to deliver sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy through interconnected minigrids (IMGs). The solar-powered minigrid in Duduguru, located in Obi Local Government Area, will provide 656 kW of daily energy supply to approximately 1,000 customers, 80% of whom are households and 20% micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Husk, which operates more than 40 isolated…

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EU approves additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars amid trade war concerns

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EU countries have approved additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made electric cars, despite opposition from Germany and concerns about triggering a trade war with Beijing. The European Commission found that China’s state subsidies to its auto manufacturers were unfair, leading to the imposition of these tariffs, which will take effect for five years starting in late October. The decision saw 10 member states, including France and Italy, supporting the tariffs, while Germany, Hungary,…

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Olectra emerges lowest bidder for supply of 327 electric buses to HP govt

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The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), which serves over 7 million citizens, invited bids for 327 electric buses, comprising 297 nine-meter buses and 30 twelve-meter buses. After technical evaluations, Olectra emerged as the lowest bidder. HRTC is expected to finalize the order soon, following its previous collaboration with Olectra in 2017, which saw the introduction of electric buses on the Kullu-Manali-Rohtang Pass route. The new Olectra buses will feature Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), air…