Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has secured a Rs 5.04 billion contract to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Rajasthan.
The project, awarded by an independent power producer, involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a 305 MW AC / 396 MWp DC PV system.
Westinghouse Electric has received formal approval from the UK’s Department of Energy and Net Zero to enter the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) for its AP300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This marks a significant step for nuclear technology in the UK, which is supporting new nuclear projects through the Great British Nuclear (GBN) initiative. The AP300 SMR is a smaller, transportable reactor with a capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, based on Westinghouse’s proven…
HydrogenPro and J.H.K. have formed an exclusive partnership to drive green hydrogen projects in Germany, Austria, and the Benelux region. Under this agreement, HydrogenPro will supply advanced high-pressure alkaline electrolyser technology, while J.H.K. will act as the plant integrator and EPC contractor, managing project implementation and delivery. The partnership targets green hydrogen projects ranging from 5 to 50 MW, combining HydrogenPro’s expertise in electrolysis with J.H.K.’s experience in balance-of-plant integration and EPC services. This collaboration…
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd (TRIL) has secured an order worth Rs 1.14 billion from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (RRVPNL) to supply 50 MVA, 132/33 kV power transformers. The delivery is expected by the next financial year. This follows a Rs 910 million order from SPIL last month. TRIL, known for high-voltage transformers, has achieved significant milestones, including the world’s first 420 kV ester fluid-filled shunt reactor. With three manufacturing units in Gujarat and…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has approved a $72.8 million loan guarantee to develop a solar-plus-storage microgrid on the Viejas Tribe’s reservation near Alpine, California. The project, supported by the California Energy Commission, US Bancorp Impact Finance, and Starbucks, will feature a 15 MW solar system and a 70 MWh long-duration battery. The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians will secure electricity through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the project company, reducing energy…
Rajesh Power Services Ltd (RPSL) has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with BSE SME for an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO includes a fresh issue of 2.79 million equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 10, and an offer for sale of up to 2 million equity shares, also with a face value of Rs 10, through the book-building route. The selling shareholders include Beena Panchal, Krunal Panchal, Nehal Panchal,…
Italian oil and gas company Eni has released its inaugural Methane Report 2024, emphasizing the critical importance of reducing methane emissions, the second most impactful greenhouse gas (GHG) in the oil and gas sector. The report was unveiled at the IEA-COP29 High-Level Event on Methane Pledges in New York. Eni recognizes natural gas as a key component of the energy transition, citing its cost-effectiveness, reliability, and lower carbon footprint compared to other fossil fuels. However,…