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Power grids in Chinese provinces, including Shanghai and Zhejiang, are experiencing unprecedented demand as record temperatures exceed 40°C (104°F). State broadcaster CCTV reported temperatures as high as 43.9°C in eastern regions such as Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Anhui, and Xinjiang in the northwest. On August 2, Shanghai’s power grid hit a record maximum load of over 40 million kilowatts (kW) due to the heat, driving electricity consumption in the city of nearly 25 million people. This…
World likely to miss UN target to triple renewable capacity by 2030: IEA
The world is expected to fall short of the UN’s target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, despite many countries surpassing their national targets, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report, Renewables 2024. The report forecasts the deployment of over 5.5 TW of renewable energy by 2030, a threefold increase compared to 2017-2023, equivalent to the combined current power capacity of China, India, the US, and the EU. Around 70 countries, representing…
L&T partners with C-DAC to develop local chip technology
L&T Semiconductor Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate on developing local chip technology and establishing a stable ecosystem in India. This partnership aims to create Make-in-India solutions for integrated circuits (ICs), system-on-chip (SoC), and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), focusing on applications in automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaborative research, development, and training initiatives….
US DOE finalizes $72.8 million loan guarantee for microgrid in California
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…
NSW launches Renewable Energy Planning Framework
The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has introduced the Renewable Energy Planning Framework to streamline planning for renewable projects, ensuring investment stability and supporting regional economic growth. Aligned with NSW’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and emissions targets, the framework promotes transparent assessments of wind, transmission, and solar projects, emphasizing benefit-sharing with local communities. Key guidelines include setbacks for visual impact mitigation, hypothetical dwelling assessments, and direct benefits for regions, estimated to bring over A$400…
NKT begins installation of SuedLink power cable project in Germany
Power cable manufacturer NKT has started the installation of a 518 km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable system for TenneT’s SuedLink project. The 525 kV cables will connect northern Germany’s renewable energy sources to the southern industrial regions, supporting Germany’s energy transition strategy, Energiewende. Tim Meyerjürgens, TenneT’s chief operations officer, highlighted the milestone, stating that the pull-in of the first 37 km of the 700 km route demonstrates the project’s progress. The $11 billion…