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Cubico unveils Scout Moor II: 100 MW wind project

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Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced Scout Moor II, a proposed 100 MW onshore wind project in England, situated near the existing Scout Moor wind farm between Edenfield, Rawtenstall, and Rochdale.  With planning approval, Scout Moor II could begin operations by 2030, delivering renewable electricity to over 100,000 homes and covering around 10 per cent of Greater Manchester’s residential energy needs. Cubico also plans to create a Community Wealth Fund and a Moorland Restoration and Management…

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EWEC receives three bids for 1,500 MW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has received three bids for its new 1,500 MW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi.  The bidders include ENGIE, a consortium led by EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), and a joint consortium of Jinko Power and JERA. The Khazna project is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s carbon emissions by over 2.4 million tonnes annually, contributing 5 percent toward EWEC’s targeted 36 percent reduction…

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Global shift towards sustainable energy drives $3.1 trillion investment surge

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A new report from the International Solar Alliance (ISA) highlights a global increase in sustainable energy investments, rising from $2.4 trillion in 2018 to an expected $3.1 trillion by 2024, with solar energy dominating green investments.  Solar alone now accounts for 59 per cent of these investments, primarily due to decreasing technology costs and a surge in support from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which has emerged as the leading investor. According to the World Solar…

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GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

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GE Vernova Inc. has launched a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center at its Electrification facility in Berlin to accelerate energy transition initiatives in Germany and Europe.  The center focuses on developing technology to improve grid stability, enable long-distance power transmission, and integrate renewable energy into power systems.  This facility positions Berlin as a central hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, supporting projects in Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and Solar and…

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Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia

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UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions.  Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili…

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Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts

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Donald Trump’s potential return to the US presidency has prompted apprehension regarding America’s climate policy trajectory. During his first term, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, casting doubts on its commitment to global climate efforts.  Trump has also been critical of climate finance mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund, labelling them as unfavourable wealth redistribution schemes while endorsing expanded fossil fuel production. Following his re-election, Trump has promised to increase domestic…

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IOCL and TTD partner to establish 40 TPD biogas plant in Tirumala

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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has joined hands with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to build a 40 tonnes-per-day biogas plant in Tirumala, aiming to promote sustainable energy and effective waste management.  TTD’s Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary laid the foundation stone for the project alongside IOCL’s Executive Director and State Head B. Anil Kumar. The biogas plant will use mixed waste, including banana leaves, food scraps, grass, dry leaves, fruits, and cow dung, to…

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Rosa Power becomes zero-debt company

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Rosa Power Supply Company, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has achieved zero-debt status after prepaying Rs 13.18 billion to Singapore-based lender Varde Partners.  The company initially paid Rs 8.33 billion in September, followed by the remaining Rs 4.85 billion to complete its debt repayment ahead of schedule. The loan, taken in 2022 for refinancing and cost reduction, has now been fully cleared. Reliance Power is concurrently enhancing its financial stability through a Rs 15.25 billion…

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India’s energy storage capacity to rise 12-fold: SBICAPS report

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India’s energy storage capacity is projected to increase 12-fold to 60 GW by FY 2032, as outlined in a new SBICAPS report. This expansion is anticipated to outpace the growth in renewable energy (RE) sources, as RE tenders increasingly include storage, rising from 5% of projects in FY 2020 to 23% by FY 2024. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to make up the majority of this growth, with projected expansion to 42 GW…

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Serentica Renewables to establish 10 GW of RE projects in Andhra Pradesh

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Serentica Renewables has announced plans to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 10 GW in Andhra Pradesh, supporting both India’s clean energy goals and the state’s green vision.  This initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s target of 72 GW in renewable capacity by 2030, providing a foundation for sustainable industrial growth in the region. Pratik Agarwal, Chairman of Serentica Renewables, emphasized the state’s renewable potential, stating, “Our 10 GW commitment is a bold…