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ISA’s seventh assembly showcases global solar initiatives and launches new projects

India, News

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) opened its seventh Assembly session in New Delhi, with ministers from 29 nations in attendance. India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy and ISA Assembly President, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized the pivotal role of solar energy, stating, “Solar energy is leading the world toward a sustainable future.” He noted ISA’s successful completion of 21 of 27 demonstration projects, showcasing significant strides in solar energy deployment globally, especially in Least Developed…

Power Sector News Roundup for October 21, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: Top European Union economies spend 42 billion euros annually on fossil-fuel company car subsidies, study finds European green electricity PPA prices fall 12.4% in Q3 2024, LevelTen Energy reports Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm generates first power for UK grid Hellenic Cables secures contract for Leading Light Wind project in the US deveritec GmbH and Wirepas launch new NIC for Wirepas 5G Mesh in Europe Lhyfe partners with KEYOU for hydrogen mobility in…

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DRC modernises substation for Inga I & II hydropower plants

Global, News

A critical power substation connected to the Inga I and II hydropower plants (HPPs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been modernised and digitised, enhancing the country’s ability to utilize the upgraded facilities.  The hydropower plants, located on the Congo River, have a combined installed capacity of over 1.7 GW and supply 90% of the electricity consumed in Kinshasa. The modernisation project, backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and…

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ISA to launch $100 million fund for solar power in Africa

India, News

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will launch a $100 million Global Solar Facility to catalyze up to $1.5 billion in funding to expand decentralized solar power in Africa, where over 700 million people lack access to electricity. ISA is also developing an insurance mechanism to boost funding in poorer countries. Both initiatives will be announced at ISA’s first international solar festival, scheduled for Thursday and Friday in the national capital. ISA Director General Ajay Mathur…

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Replus Engitech, Hero Future sign 250MWh BESS contract 

India, News

Replus Engitech Private Limited has partnered with Hero Future Energies to sign a turnkey contract for 250MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The projects, set for Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, will enhance the integration of solar and wind energy systems over the next 18 months. Replus has a successful history of 28MWh BESS projects and ongoing developments in Congo and Saudi Arabia.

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Hydropower: Achieving Global Renewable Energy Targets

Analysis, Features

At the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, global governments pledged to triple renewable generation capacity from 3.8 TW in 2022 to 11.2 TW by 2030. This increase in variable renewables poses grid security and flexibility challenges. Hydropower, among low-carbon options, is the most versatile and cost-effective solution for grid stability. Its key strengths are flexibility and resilience, complementing variable renewables with services ranging…