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The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has completed a new 132/33 kV substation in Loitoktok, Kajiado County, aimed at improving reliable power delivery to Merrueshi, Loitoktok, and surrounding areas. Alongside this development, KETRACO plans to extend the existing 132/33 kV substation in Sultan Hamud, Makueni County, to further stabilize the regional grid. China Aerospace Construction Group Limited is overseeing the project, with funding provided by the EXIM Bank of China and the Government of…
CERC issues draft amendment on Deviation Settlement Mechanism for 2024
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024. According to the draft, the charges for injecting infirm power will be zero, unless scheduled after a trial run as per the Grid Code. In such cases, deviation charges will apply to general or WS sellers. Additionally, if the system frequency exceeds 50.05Hz, any deviation of scheduled infirm power by over-injection will incur zero…
Skipper secures Rs 7.65 billion orders in Q1 FY25
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TotalEnergies launches pilot project for floating wind turbine in North Sea
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TRIL secures $16.8 million in overseas orders
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OX2 sells 50 MW BESS project in Finland to L&G NTR Clean Power Fund
OX2 has sold the Uusnivala battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Finland to L&G NTR Clean Power Fund. The 50 MW/110 MWh project, now ready for construction, will be overseen by the new owner. This sale represents a significant enhancement to the Finnish grid system. Uusnivala will provide essential ancillary services, including frequency regulation and grid stability, and engage in energy arbitrage within wholesale markets. Strategically located near a high wind power penetration area,…