Author: PPD Team Date: 22/01/2025
AboitizPower and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP) have signed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Republic Cement & Building Materials (RCBM).
Their joint venture, Aboitiz Upgrade Solar (AUSI), will develop, build, and operate a ground-mounted solar project at RCBM’s Bulacan facility.
The project, slated for completion in the second half of 2025, aims to lower operational costs and carbon emissions for the cement manufacturer.
Author: PPD Team Date: 07/11/2024 GE Vernova Inc. has launched a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center at its Electrification facility in Berlin to accelerate energy transition initiatives in Germany and Europe. The center focuses on developing technology to improve grid stability, enable long-distance power transmission, and integrate renewable energy into power systems. This facility positions Berlin as a central hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, supporting projects in Grid Solutions,…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/11/2024 Swedish nuclear power company Blykalla has joined forces with engineering giant ABB to develop an electric small modular reactor (SMR) pilot facility in Oskarshamn, southern Sweden. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on SMR technology that aligns with Sweden’s clean energy and decarbonisation goals. This initial project will focus on constructing a testing facility for Blykalla’s SEALER-E prototype, an electric lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR), to simulate…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/12/2024 Waaree Energies Limited has received orders to supply solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for two projects totalling 398 MW. The orders, awarded by a prominent renewable power developer in India, include 298 MW and 149 MW of solar PV modules.
Author: PPD Team Date: 29/10/2024 Senvion India, the country’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 2 GW by 2026. To support this growth, the company will invest over USD 100 million in research and development (R&D) and supply chain advancements over the next two years, focusing on launching new technologies. In September, Senvion India introduced a 4.2 MW wind turbine model, its first four MW turbine, developed in…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/01/2025 Blue Energy Motors, a key partner in Essar’s green mobility initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest Rs 35 billion in establishing an electric truck manufacturing facility. The facility, set to begin operations in FY 2025-26, will have the capacity to produce 30,000 electric trucks annually. The facility will include advanced research and development capabilities, a battery-pack production line, a motor manufacturing…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/12/2024 Servotech Power Systems has rebranded as Servotech Renewable Power System, signalling its shift to renewable energy. The new name reflects the company’s focus on solar products, EV chargers, and sustainable energy solutions. Founder & Managing Director Raman Bhatia highlighted the company’s commitment to clean energy, stating, “Our future is in green energy.”