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Government launches ‘Model Solar Village’ scheme under PM-Surya Ghar initiative
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar Village’ component under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of 9th August 2024. The scheme aims to establish one Model Solar Village in each district across India, promoting solar energy adoption and enabling villages to become self-reliant in their energy needs. A financial outlay of Rs 8 billion has been allocated for this initiative, with Rs 10 million designated…
Gevo secures DOE loan for Net-Zero aviation fuel plant in South Dakota
Gevo has obtained a conditional $1.46 billion loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office for its Net-Zero 1 (NZ1) project in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Including capitalised interest, the loan facility provides a borrowing capacity of $1.63 billion. The NZ1 plant will use 100% US-sourced feedstocks to produce approximately 60 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), 1.3 billion pounds of protein and animal feed, and 30 million pounds of…
Aslan Energy, PT Calypte Sugi to develop 2 GW solar power hub on Sugi Island
Singapore’s Aslan Energy Capital (AEC) and Indonesia’s PT Calypte Sugi Power have signed an agreement to develop a major power generation hub on Sugi Island in Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province. This partnership aims to establish large-scale solar and sustainable clean power generation capacity. With feasibility studies completed and showing promising results, the project will move into detailed engineering in the coming months, with the final investment decision expected by the second quarter of 2025. The…
Vestas secures 810 MW turbine order for Empire Wind 1
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an 810MW order for the Empire Wind 1 project, marking its entry into the US offshore wind market. The company will supply and commission 54 V236-15.0MW turbines as part of the deal with Equinor. The agreement, finalized in March 2024, includes a five-year service contract to ensure optimal performance. The V236-15.0MW turbine, certified in 2023, has become a key part of Vestas’ global portfolio, with over 13GW in…
Government proposes PSUs to bid for power transmission projects
The government has proposed new draft guidelines to allow public sector undertakings (PSUs) to bid for power transmission projects through a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. This marks a shift from the previous approach, where private sector entities primarily dominated the bidding. The initiative aims to boost competition and enhance efficiency in the power transmission sector, which is essential to meet India’s increasing energy needs. The draft guidelines suggest that central public sector enterprises (CPSEs),…