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Hitachi Energy to invest Rs 20 billion in India over 4-5 years
Hitachi Energy plans to invest Rs 20 billion in India over the next four to five years to expand its transformer capacity, talent base, and portfolio. The investment will focus on large and small power transformers, dry and traction transformers, and insulation and components. It will also strengthen the company’s high voltage direct current (HVDC) capacity and enhance its network control solutions for industries, utilities, and transportation sectors.
Bidding process underway for ISTS schemes to power green hydrogen
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has approved three Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) schemes to support upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing units in Gujarat (Kandla and Mundra) and Tamil Nadu (Tuticorin). These schemes, with an estimated total outlay of Rs 82 billion, are now open for bids, with technical bids expected to open by December 2024. Gujarat Schemes: Kandla Scheme: This project, designed to meet a projected demand of 1,690 MW by FY28 from…
SolaX Power announces $1.5bn energy storage investment in China
SolaX Power has announced a $1.5 billion investment to build a research and manufacturing facility in Zhejiang Province, China, aimed at advancing utility energy storage and integrated smart energy systems. Of the total, $1.078 billion will be allocated to fixed assets, including R&D labs, testing facilities, and advanced manufacturing lines, accelerating the development of new technologies. This expansion not only boosts production capacity but also underscores SolaX’s commitment to innovation and decarbonization. The facility will…
Equinor cancels plans for Vietnam offshore wind investments amid regulatory delays
Norway’s state-controlled energy giant, Equinor, has cancelled its plans to invest in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, marking a setback for the country’s green energy ambitions. Vietnam has attracted international interest due to its strong winds in shallow waters near coastal, densely populated areas. However, delays in regulatory reforms have led some potential investors to reconsider their plans. “We have decided to discontinue our business development in Vietnam and to close our office in Hanoi,” an…
South Africa halts nuclear procurement process over public consultation concerns
South Africa’s nuclear procurement process has been paused after legal scrutiny revealed a lack of public consultation. The initial Ministerial Determination, passed in 2020, aimed to procure 2.5GW of new nuclear capacity. However, Energy and Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has withdrawn the gazette to allow for public participation, delaying the process by three to six months. Ramokgopa emphasized the importance of transparency and public confidence, stating that the delay is necessary to ensure the integrity…
PFC secures JPY 25.5 billion loan from JBIC for wind energy project in Karnataka
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has secured a long-term loan of JPY 25.5 billion from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) under its ‘Global Action for Reconciling Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation’ (“GREEN”) initiative. The loan, co-financed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and other Japanese banks, will support a 300.3 MW wind energy project by Ostro Kannada Power Private Limited (OKPPL) in Karnataka, India. JBIC will also provide a guarantee for the portion of the…