Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to boost solar energy in Kerala.
The deal aims to reduce power purchase costs by at least 10%, with KSEB set to buy 500 MW of solar power from SECI at Rs 3.49 per unit. The 25-year power supply agreement will begin by September 2026, with provisions for supplying power during peak-demand hours after 6 pm.
Siemens has announced the acquisition of Trayer Engineering, a US-based company specializing in medium voltage secondary distribution switchgear, as part of its strategy to expand its grid modernization portfolio. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition will enhance Siemens’ capabilities in addressing challenges posed by extreme weather, particularly in secondary power distribution. By integrating Trayer’s expertise in submersible switchgear, Siemens aims to bolster grid efficiency, particularly in flood-prone areas. Trayer’s padmount switchgear, essential for…
Romania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have officially launched the Black Sea power line project aimed at enhancing the European Union’s renewable energy capacity. The project, developed in response to the EU’s need for energy diversification following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is expected to strengthen the region’s energy security. The initiative involves constructing an undersea cable that will connect wind farms in Azerbaijan’s Caspian Sea to Romania and Hungary via Georgia, supplying renewable energy to the…
Genus Power Infrastructures Limited’s subsidiary has secured three letters of award (LoA) totalling Rs 44.69 billion. The contracts involve appointing advanced metering infrastructure service providers (AMISPs) to design, supply, install, and commission an advanced metering infrastructure system. This includes the deployment and facility management of approximately 5.59 million smart prepaid meters, including distribution transformer meters, on a design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis.
UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions. Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili…
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded Seaway7 a contract for the transport and installation of inter-array cables for the 960 MW East Anglia TWO offshore wind project, located 33 km off England’s east coast in the North Sea. The contract involves the engineering, supply, and installation of 64 inter-array cables, with project execution managed from Seaway7’s Aberdeen office. Offshore operations are scheduled to commence in 2027. Awarded in the UK government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) round in…
Waaree Energies, a major player in India’s renewable energy sector, has secured an order from Juniper Green Energy Ltd. to supply 90 MW of solar modules for a large-scale project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project will feature Waaree’s innovative dual glass bifacial modules, which can absorb sunlight from both sides, increasing energy generation and efficiency, particularly in regions like Rajasthan with high reflective surfaces.
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