UK-based Actis has partnered with Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) to invest $600m (£458.55m) in the Philippines’ Terra Solar project. With a capacity of 3.5 GWp of solar power and 4.5 GWh of battery storage, it is the largest integrated renewable energy and storage project globally.
Located on Luzon Island, the project will power 2.4 million households, with Meralco securing 850 MW under a 20-year contract. Completion is expected by 2026.
SSE Renewables has finished a critical phase in the Coire Glas pumped storage project in the Scottish Highlands, completing a 1.2km exploratory tunnel. This marks a major step forward in the UK’s first significant pumped storage scheme since 1984, located at Loch Lochy, designed to provide 30 GWh of electricity storage—enough to power three million homes for 24 hours. The tunnel, built by STRABAG UK, will provide essential geological data for the project’s final design….
Maharashtra plans to increase its solar energy capacity by 9,200 MW, raising its total from 3,600 MW to 12,800 MW within the next 14 months. State Power Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the work orders under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana-2.0, India’s first solarization project for agricultural pumps. The initiative aims to halve power costs for agricultural pumps, reduce cross-subsidy burdens, lower tariffs for industrial and commercial users, and cut government subsidy expenses by about…
The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) has invited bids to commission a 220/33 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Nemalinagar in Rangareddy district. The project includes the loop-in loop-out (Lilo) of the 220 kV Shivarampally-Gachibowli overhead line to the proposed Nemalinagar GIS substation. The scope of work involves using a 220 kV, 1,200 sq.mm. underground (UG) cable for 3 km, and an overhead (OH) line on a 400 kV multi-circuit. The project is valued…
Japan has identified manufacturing and renewable energy, particularly solar energy, as key sectors for collaboration with Rajasthan. This focus was highlighted during the Japan Country Session titled “Versatility of Industries: Manufacturing and Beyond” at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investors Summit in Jaipur on December 9, 2024. The session emphasized leveraging Japan’s advanced technologies, sustainability initiatives, and digital expertise to bolster Rajasthan’s industrial base. Discussions explored potential partnerships to drive growth in renewable energy and manufacturing,…
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, has introduced the GRiDEA portfolio, a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to decarbonize the electrical grid and support the transition to sustainable energy. Unveiled at the CIGRE event in Paris, this portfolio highlights GE Vernova’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing electrification technology. The GRiDEA portfolio offers grid operators innovative solutions to significantly cut SF6 emissions and reduce the use of raw materials. Central to the portfolio are…
PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish transmission systems for evacuating 6 GW of power to support green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing projects in Kandla and Mundra, Gujarat. The projects will be executed on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis, encompassing surveys, detailed project reports, financing, project management, permit acquisition, land compensation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning. For the Kandla Transmission Project (Phase 1), bids must be submitted by December 17,…