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Entrion Wind secures US patent for FRP monopile technology

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Norwegian offshore wind firm Entrion Wind has obtained a US patent for its fully restrained platform (FRP) monopile, marking the first of six patent applications filed by the company.  The FRP monopile, designed for water depths up to 100m, is set for commercial launch in 2027 and promises improved economics over other foundation systems, featuring Entrion’s top mooring assembly (TMA) for enhanced stability and efficient installation. Entrion co-founder and VP Li Lee highlighted the monopile’s…

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ScottishPower signs £1bn deal with Siemens Gamesa for East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm

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ScottishPower Renewables has entered a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply 64 SG 14-236 DD turbines, each rated at 15MW, for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) offshore wind farm off England’s east coast. With a capacity close to 1GW, EA2 will generate enough energy to power nearly one million homes, supporting the UK’s mission to lead in clean energy. The turbines feature 236m rotor diameters, with 115m blades manufactured at Siemens…

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EnBW to install 100MW battery storage system in Marbach, Germany

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Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has announced plans to develop a 100MW/100MWh battery storage facility at its Marbach power plant site in Germany, for enhancing grid stability in southern Germany rather than direct household power supply. Construction is scheduled to start next year, with the facility expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The project will use cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate batteries and will share infrastructure resources with EnBW’s existing facilities, creating synergies, including the…

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ACCA report warns of inadequate climate preparedness among businesses

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The ACCA’s latest report, Weathering the Storm: Building Resilience Against Climate Disruptions, reveals that most businesses and organizations are ill-prepared for climate-related disasters, with outdated continuity plans that fail to account for the rising frequency of such events.  The report shows only 20% of surveyed organizations have identified climate risks across their operations, and just 17% regularly rehearse responses to major disruptions, while 25% lack any resilience-building mechanisms. ACCA Head of Sustainability, Emmeline Skelton, emphasizes…

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Sugs Lloyd wins Rs 3 billion power infrastructure projects in Bihar

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Sugs Lloyd has emerged as the lowest bidder for two Bihar government projects worth Rs 3 billion. The contracts include the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of a power substation along with high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) lines.  CEO Satyakam Basu expressed excitement over this milestone, noting that the company is considering an IPO to expand operations and fulfil working capital needs.

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Sunkind secures 570 MW solar project from Maharashtra government

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Sunkind has announced securing a 570 MW solar energy project from Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY 2.0 scheme).  The project includes a 569 MW EPC component and a 10.4 MWp ground-mounted solar PV agriculture feeder system at Satmane in Nashik, aimed at enhancing agricultural power distribution in the region. Sunkind’s CEO Hanish Gupta noted that the project will improve agricultural productivity through reliable power supply…

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Survey highlights cost and skill challenges in India’s solar energy adoption

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A recent survey, “Solar Spectrum of New India,” by Luminous Power Technologies, reveals rising consumer interest in solar energy in India, yet highlights affordability and skilled labour as key barriers.  The survey indicates that 52% of respondents would consider solar power with better financing options, while 92% see installation costs as a primary deterrent. Despite 76% of participants noting easy access to solar technologies, high costs remain a hurdle, especially in price-sensitive areas. Regional insights…

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Odisha clears Rs 33.53 billion investment for 15 industrial projects

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Ahead of the Utkarsh Odisha conclave in January, Odisha’s single window clearance authority, led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, has approved 15 industrial projects worth Rs 33.53 billion.  Spanning sectors like chemicals, renewable energy, steel, food processing, textiles, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and cement, these projects are expected to create over 4,637 jobs across six districts, including Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, and Koraput. This includes Rs 1.21 billion approval to Reliance Bio Energy Limited for a…

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SJVN Green invites bids for up to 100 MW wind projects in Gujarat

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SJVN Green Energy has opened bids for developing up to 100 MW of wind power projects in Gujarat, connected to GETCO, with a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract. The deadline for bid submission is November 20, 2024.  The project scope includes land acquisition, design, procurement, construction, and power evacuation up to the grid substation.  In October 2024, SJVN Green Energy also issued tenders for 200 MW of solar PV projects under GUVNL Phase XXII…

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Sterlite Power wins contract of Rs 682.5 million from PGCIL

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Sterlite Power Transmission Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 682.5 million from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for reconductoring Package OH01. The package includes the reconductoring of the 220 kV Hisar (PG) to Hisar (IA) single circuit line and the 400 kV Raichur to Veltoor (Mahabubnagar) line with high-tension low-sag (HTLS) conductors.  This project involves reconductoring the transmission line and upgrading the 400 kV bays at Raichur and Mahabubnagar to fully utilize…