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DOE allocates $15M to enhance hydropower flexibility

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $15 million in funding for nine projects designed to boost hydropower’s role in stabilizing the grid amid rising renewable energy adoption. Hydropower, currently contributing 27% of U.S. renewable electricity, offers critical flexibility for balancing supply and demand. Notable projects include: Hydropower-Hydrogen Integration: DRG Technical Solutions will produce hydrogen at a Colorado facility to store energy for later grid use or as fuel. Battery Integration: Synergics Energy Services…

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Trump nominates Doug Burgum as energy council chair

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly created National Energy Council. Burgum expressed gratitude for the nomination, emphasizing the importance of balancing resource development with environmental stewardship while strengthening relationships with tribal nations, landowners, and energy developers. As chairman of the National Energy Council, Burgum will lead efforts to coordinate federal energy policies, focusing on innovation and the expansion of U.S….

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UK and US collaborate on advanced nuclear technologies at COP29

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The UK and US have announced a partnership at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to advance nuclear technologies aimed at industrial decarbonisation and energy security. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk signed an agreement to fund billions of pounds in nuclear research and development, engaging leading academic institutions and innovators from both nations. The UK will lead an international forum to promote information-sharing on advanced nuclear technologies, with a…

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Mammoet to manage monopiles for RWE’s offshore wind projects in Europe

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Mammoet has secured a contract with Buss Ports to handle the marshalling of wind turbine generator foundations for two of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms: RWE’s Nordseecluster A in Germany and Thor in Denmark. The Nordseecluster, situated in the eastern German North Sea, will have a total capacity of 1.6 GW, enough to power 1.6 million homes. Construction for Nordseecluster A (NC 1 and NC 2) is set to begin in 2025, with grid connection…

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Saudi Arabia signs $9.3bn PPAs for 9.2GW power projects

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The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for five independent power producer (IPP) projects, totalling 9.2GW in capacity, as reported by Zawya. The projects include thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) power initiatives, with a combined investment of 35 billion Saudi riyals ($9.3 billion), supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals for a balanced energy mix. The thermal projects, Rumah 1 and 2 and Nairyah 1 and 2, will utilize combined cycle gas…

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SRP and EDPR NA partner on 200 MW battery storage project in Arizona

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Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage LLC, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), have announced a partnership to bring 200 MW of energy storage to Arizona’s grid. The Flatland Energy Storage Project, located near Coolidge, Arizona, will use Tesla-manufactured lithium-ion batteries and is expected to be operational by 2025. The 200 MW/800 megawatt-hour system will provide enough capacity to power up to 45,000 homes for four hours during peak demand, enhancing…

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GE Vernova to acquire Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine parts business

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GE Vernova, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Woodward, Inc.’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts business in Greenville, South Carolina. The acquisition aligns with GE Vernova’s strategy to invest in U.S. manufacturing and strengthen its domestic supply chain to meet the growing global demand for heavy-duty gas turbines and upgrades. Eric Gray, President & CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, emphasized the importance of integrating this capability to enhance domestic manufacturing and…

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TAQA, JERA, and AlBawani to develop 3.6 GW power plants in Saudi Arabia

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The consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), JERA Co., Inc., and AlBawani Capital has signed two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) to develop the 1.8 GW Rumah 2 Independent Power Project (IPP) and the 1.8 GW Al Nairyah 2 IPP. These greenfield combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants will have a total capacity of 3.6 GW, using advanced high-efficiency gas turbines and supporting carbon capture…

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Fidra Energy and Sungrow partner on 4.4GWh BESS projects in the UK

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Sungrow announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Fidra Energy to deliver 4.4 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is part of Fidra’s goal to establish a 10GW battery energy storage system (BESS) platform across the UK and Europe by 2030. Sungrow will supply its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and provide long-term maintenance services for two flagship UK projects under this partnership. The first installation will be at Fidra’s Thorpe Marsh…

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Toyota Tsusho expands Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II to 654 MW capacity

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Toyota Tsusho Corporation, alongside Eurus Energy, Engie S.A., and Orascom Construction PLC, has announced an expansion of the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II in Egypt, increasing its capacity from 504 MW to 654 MW. This development will make it the largest wind farm in Africa by installed capacity, aligning with Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is located in the…