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Evergy plans natural gas plant investment in Kansas

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Evergy, a US-based utility company, plans to build two 705 MW combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas to meet rising energy demands and enhance reliability.  The first plant in Sumner County is expected to commence operations in 2029, while the second in Reno County is set for 2030. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly highlighted the state’s economic growth, noting that Evergy’s investment would bring substantial benefits, including jobs and tax revenue, to Hutchinson and Sumner County….

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ADB grants USD 15 million for Tajikistan’s power grid

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional USD 15 million grant to aid Tajikistan’s efforts in reconnecting its power grid with the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) and enhancing interconnections with Uzbekistan.  This follows the signing of a power trade agreement aimed at restarting electricity trade between the two countries, marking progress toward a renewed regional energy network. The ADB-supported project includes the construction of a new 22 km, 500 kV transmission line…

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Statkraft submits planning application for 2.1 GW wind farm in Baltic Sea

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Statkraft has filed a planning application for the 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm, located approximately 100 kilometres east of Stockholm, within Sweden’s economic zone in the Baltic Sea.  The bottom-fixed wind farm is designed to produce around 8 TWh of electricity annually, which could supply 40% of Stockholm County’s electricity consumption. The project site, identified as suitable for offshore wind by Swedish authorities, aligns with the revised Marine Spatial Plans that promote…

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US DOE allocates $2 billion for 38 projects to enhance power grid resilience

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program.  The initiative aims to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support over 7.5 GW of grid capacity.  These efforts are expected to accelerate the integration of clean energy projects, create around 6,000 jobs, and leverage over $4.2 billion in public and private investment, ensuring reliable and clean…

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France to launch 9.2 GW offshore wind tenders

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France is preparing to launch tenders for two fixed and three floating offshore wind farms, totalling 9.2GW, in the autumn and winter of 2024/25.  The French Energy Ministry has identified key locations for these projects, including offshore areas near Fecamp in northwest France, Brittany, the western Gascogne Gulf, and the southern Mediterranean coast. French Energy Minister Olga Givernet, during a visit to Fecamp, emphasized that the installations align with France’s strategy to reach 45 GW…

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Ørsted submits Long Island Wind proposal to NYSERDA

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Danish energy company Ørsted has submitted a proposal for the Long Island Wind project to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).  The project is designed to generate over 1.4GW of offshore wind energy, supplying renewable power to one million homes in New York, and is expected to begin commercial operations by 2033. Long Island Wind is a key component of Ørsted’s Northeast Hub, supporting the region’s clean energy transition. The project…

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SB Energy’s Orion Solar Belt projects begin commercial operations

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SB Energy Global, backed by SoftBank Group, has commenced commercial operations for the Orion Solar Belt projects—Orion I, Orion II, and Orion III—in Milam County, Texas. The combined capacity of these utility-scale solar projects is 875 MWdc, contributing to the Texas power grid. The project utilizes over 1.3 million American-made solar modules, featuring domestic steel and components, emphasizing SB Energy’s commitment to supporting local industries and sustainable energy practices. The solar projects are key in…

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BOEM finalises environmental review for wind leases in New York Bight

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The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed an environmental review for six wind lease areas in the New York Bight, potentially generating up to 7GW of offshore wind energy.  This development supports the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The lease areas span 488,000 acres off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, with the potential to supply power to two million homes. BOEM’s review,…

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Scatec achieves financial close for South Africa’s 103 MW Mogobe BESS

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Scatec has reached financial close for its 103 MW/412 MWh Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) in South Africa. The project, Africa’s first and largest standalone dispatchable BESS, is set to begin construction near Kathu in the Northern Cape. Scatec holds a 51% equity share, with Perpetua Mogobe (RF) owning 46.5%, and the Mogobe Local Community Trust holding 2.5%. The Mogobe BESS was awarded a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) under South Africa’s battery energy…

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Singapore EMA conditionally accepts 1.75 GW electricity from Australia

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The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore has conditionally approved Sun Cable’s proposal to import 1.75 GW of low-carbon electricity from Australia. This electricity will be generated from solar power in Australia’s Northern Territory and transmitted to Singapore through a 4,300 km subsea cable. The project aims for commercial operations post-2035. To secure a conditional licence, Sun Cable must update its proposal to meet EMA’s conditions, including technical requirements, ensuring a commercially viable price for…