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Trump halts new offshore wind leases, calls wind farms ‘big, ugly windmills’

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President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended new federal leases for offshore wind energy projects, citing concerns over costs, aesthetics, and wildlife impacts.  The executive order mandates a comprehensive environmental and economic review of offshore wind development on the US outer continental shelf. Trump criticized wind energy, stating, “They’re the most expensive form of energy by far. They kill birds and ruin beautiful landscapes.” However, the suspension does not affect existing offshore wind projects by companies…

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Taiwan cuts Taipower subsidy, raising electricity cost concerns

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Taiwan has slashed its 2025 budget for Taiwan Power (Taipower) by T$100 billion ($3.1 billion), sparking fears of electricity price hikes that could affect industries, including global semiconductor manufacturers, Bloomberg reported. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by President Lai Ching-te, lost its parliamentary majority in 2024, allowing the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party to propose significant budget cuts. These include a record T$214.7 billion ($6.55 billion) reduction across various allocations. Taipower warned…

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JA Solar secures deal for Africa’s largest PV-storage project

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JA Solar has signed a 1.25GW module supply agreement with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) for Africa’s largest photovoltaic (PV) and storage project in Egypt.  The agreement, finalized during the World Future Energy Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi, makes JA Solar the exclusive supplier of high-efficiency n-type PV modules for the Abydos Phase II 1GW+600MWh PV-storage project. The project, developed by AMEA Power and constructed by CEEC, spans 20 km² and is set to generate…

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SEFE and Höegh Evi to develop clean hydrogen supply chains in Europe

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Securing Energy For Europe (SEFE) and marine infrastructure provider Höegh Evi have signed an MoU to establish international supply chains for clean hydrogen, with a focus on ammonia-based transportation. The collaboration will encompass sourcing ammonia, shipping it to floating import terminals, and converting it into hydrogen using Höegh Evi’s ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker.  SEFE will manage global sourcing and hydrogen demand aggregation, while Höegh Evi will develop midstream infrastructure, including floating terminals. The initiative aims to supply…

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AFRY secures FEED contract for 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm

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Enefit Green has selected AFRY to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for the 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga, Estonia. The project aligns with Estonia’s renewable energy strategy and aims to enhance energy independence. The FEED phase, running until 2028, will include detailed site assessments, site layout optimization, foundation design, transport and installation planning, and electrical system design, including the offshore substation. AFRY will collaborate with Enersea, JBO, and…

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Tata Power-DDL partners for EV infrastructure in Delhi

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Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL) to develop public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across parking sites managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, aims to foster the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi, aligning with Tata Power-DDL’s Green Tomorrow vision and supporting India’s Net Zero emissions target by 2070. Under the…

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Adani Energy acquires Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission

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Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) officially acquired Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Ltd from REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) on January 20, 2025.  AESL emerged as the winning bidder with an annual transmission charge of Rs 35,570 million, outbidding three other contenders: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), Sterlite Power, and IndiGrid. The project, estimated to cost Rs 227 billion, involves setting up two 6,000 MW HVDC terminal stations at Bhadla (Rajasthan)…

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MECON wins contract for consultancy works for Shanan Hydro Project

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MECON Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 46.59 million to conduct Remnant Life Assessment (RLA) studies, detailed feasibility studies, and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Shanan Hydro Power Project.  The contract follows a bidding process initiated by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in August 2023. Originally, the project turbines had a capacity of 4 x 12 MW. In March 1982, the Government of Punjab upgraded the turbines to…

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Powergrid acquires equity stake in Cross Border Power Transmission Company

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has completed the acquisition of 7,730,225 equity shares of IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL) in Cross Border Power Transmission Company Limited (CPTCL). This follows an arrangement where IEDCL, a shareholder in CPTCL, divested its entire equity stake as part of the resolution framework approved by the National Company Law Tribunal.  CPTCL is a joint venture focused on implementing the Indian portion of the 400 kV Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar Indo-Nepal…

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Adani Electricity Mumbai acquires Superheights Infraspace

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Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions Limited, has completed the acquisition of 100% equity shares in Superheights Infraspace Private Limited (SIPL). This follows the execution of a share purchase agreement with Adani Properties Private Limited. SIPL holds development rights for a 3,000 square metre land parcel in Bandra Kurla Complex, where AEML is developing a 220 kV extra high-voltage substation under regulatory approvals.