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Namibia secures €7.5 million grant for electrification project
The National Planning Commission of Namibia, alongside the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED), and the German development bank KfW, have signed a grant agreement for €7.5 million. This funding aims to increase electricity access for households and small to medium enterprises under Namibia’s Access-to-Energy Project. The grant will support both peri-urban on-grid and rural off-grid electrification, focusing on northeast and northwest regions of Namibia. The project plans to install…
BOEM completes environmental assessment for offshore wind development off Oregon coast
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized its environmental assessment (EA) for potential offshore wind energy development off the Oregon coast. The assessment concluded that issuing leases would not significantly impact people or the environment. This marks a significant step under the Biden-Harris administration, which has already approved nine commercial-scale offshore wind projects and conducted four lease auctions, including the first sales off the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts. The Department…
Nordex Group secures 500MW wind turbine orders in Canada
Nordex Group has received orders for wind turbines totalling 500 MW for undisclosed projects in Canada, scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The orders include 74 N163 turbines, each equipped with the Nordex Advanced Anti-Icing System to ensure high performance during Canada’s harsh winters. The company also secured long-term service agreements ranging from 15 to 30 years. Nordex has previously sold nearly 1.2GW of turbines across Canada and brings its expertise in cold climate…
Genus Power establishes two SPVs for smart metering under RDSS
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited has formed two special purpose vehicles (SPVs), Genus Shekhawati Smart Metering Private Limited and Genus Marwar Smart Metering SPV Private Limited, to execute advanced metering infrastructure service provider (AMISP) services as part of the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS). The projects will focus on strengthening, renovating, and augmenting existing distribution systems to improve efficiency and reliability in power distribution.
Microsoft and Constellation Energy sign deal to restart Three Mile Island nuclear unit
Microsoft and Constellation Energy have entered into a power deal to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, the first-ever nuclear plant revival of its kind. The deal comes amid surging electricity demand from data centers driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Nuclear energy, with its nearly carbon-free and reliable nature, is gaining favor among tech companies for meeting both power needs and climate commitments. Constellation plans…
MNRE launches ‘Innovative Projects’ scheme under PM-Surya Ghar
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced Scheme Guidelines for ‘Innovative Projects’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, as notified on October 8, 2024. This initiative aims to foster advancements in rooftop solar technologies, business models, and integration techniques with a budget of Rs 50 billion. The scheme will support startups, institutions, and industries in piloting new concepts such as blockchain-based peer-to-peer solar trading, smart materials, and solar integration with electric…