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NSW approves A$4.8bn Humelink transmission project
The Minns Labor Government in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has approved the A$4.8 billion ($3.12 billion) Humelink transmission project, a 365 km infrastructure line designed to deliver renewable energy across southern NSW. Pending final approval from the Commonwealth Government, construction is set to commence this year, with completion targeted by 2027. The Humelink project is expected to create 1,600 construction jobs and contribute A$6.3 billion in direct and indirect investment to the regional economy. …
STMicroelectronics signs PPA with BKH Solar for Malaysian operations
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Global energy efficiency improvements lag behind COP28 targets: IEA
One year after the COP28 pledge to double global energy efficiency by 2030, a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that countries are falling short of this goal. The IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2024 report shows that global primary energy intensity—a core energy efficiency metric—is set to improve by around 1% in 2024, the same rate as in 2023, far below the 4% target needed by 2030. At COP28, nearly 200 countries committed to…
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Sugs Lloyd wins Rs 3 billion power infrastructure projects in Bihar
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.