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Ireland’s EirGrid awards contracts for renewables integration technologies

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Ireland’s electricity grid operator, EirGrid, has awarded contracts for the deployment of synchronous condensers to support the integration of renewable energy and maintain grid stability as Ireland transitions to cleaner energy sources.  These contracts for low carbon inertia services (LCIS) will help balance the grid by providing 6,963 MVA of synchronous inertia, reactive power support, and short-circuit strength without generating active power. The contracts were awarded to Quarry Lane Stability in Sligo and Glencloosagh Energy…

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Lagos State calls for bids to develop 4 GW gas-fired power plants

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The Lagos State Government in Nigeria has invited bids from investors, independent power producers, and energy solution providers to develop up to 4 GW of gas-fired power plants.  This initiative, part of the Clean Lagos Electricity Market plan, aims to alleviate the city’s chronic power outages, which have impacted both households and businesses. While Lagos requires over 6 GW of electricity, it currently receives only up to 2 GW from the national grid. The state…

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Global energy efficiency improvements lag behind COP28 targets: IEA

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One year after the COP28 pledge to double global energy efficiency by 2030, a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that countries are falling short of this goal.  The IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2024 report shows that global primary energy intensity—a core energy efficiency metric—is set to improve by around 1% in 2024, the same rate as in 2023, far below the 4% target needed by 2030. At COP28, nearly 200 countries committed to…

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Cadeler secures turbine installation contract for UK’s EA 2 wind farm

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Cadeler has signed firm contracts for transporting and installing 64 offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW, along with their foundations for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) wind farm, a 960 MW project in the UK.  The contract value for Cadeler ranges between €360 million ($387 million) and €382 million. ScottishPower Renewables is developing the EA2 project off the coast of East Anglia, with offshore operations slated for 2027. Cadeler will deploy…

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E2E Energy and Novus Earth to develop geothermal project in Canada

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E2E Energy Solutions has partnered with Novus Earth to develop Latitude 53 Hinton, a geothermal energy project near Hinton, Alberta, set to begin construction in early 2025.  This two-phase initiative will utilize geothermal energy to support sustainable agriculture and produce clean electricity, bolstering Alberta’s renewable energy landscape. The first phase focuses on supplying geothermal heat for year-round strawberry cultivation in a 20-acre greenhouse, offering up to 50 gigajoules of heat per hour through E2E’s technology. …

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SSE acquires developmental rights for 120MW BESS in Ireland’s Midlands

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SSE Renewables has acquired development rights from Low Carbon’s Grid Systems Services for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in County Offaly, Ireland.  The Thornsberry BESS project near Tullamore has received planning consent and grid connection approval, enabling 120MW import/export capacity to the national grid. Once operational, the system could supply backup power for 115,000 homes for up to two hours. Subject to a final investment decision, the project may be completed…

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Oracle Power completes grid study for 1.3GW hybrid power plant in Pakistan

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Oracle Power and joint venture Oracle Energy have completed a crucial transmission and grid interconnection study for their 1.3GW hybrid renewable power plant in Jhimpir, Sindh province, Pakistan.  Conducted by Power Planners International (PPI) and funded by State Grid China, the study assessed the technical feasibility of connecting the plant to the 220kV Jhimpir-II grid station. This hybrid plant will integrate 800MW of solar and 500MW of wind power, supported by a 260MW battery energy…

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BlueFloat gains major project status for 2.1GW offshore wind in Australia

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Spain-based BlueFloat Energy has achieved major project status from the Australian government for its 2.1GW Gippsland Dawn offshore wind project, located off Victoria’s coast.  This status provides access to support from the Major Projects Facilitation Agency, marking a significant milestone for one of Australia’s largest offshore wind initiatives. Scheduled to begin construction in 2029 with a $10 billion investment, Gippsland Dawn aims to be operational by 2031, with up to 140 turbines positioned 10 to…

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Eku Energy achieves financial close for Williamsdale BESS in Australia

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Eku Energy has reached a financial close on its 250MW/500MWh Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Canberra, ACT, marking a significant advancement in the ACT government’s Big Canberra Battery initiative.  Powered by Tesla Energy’s megapacks, the system will help store renewable energy to meet one-third of Canberra’s electricity needs during peak demand. The Williamsdale BESS will connect to Evoenergy’s distribution network, bolstering Canberra’s energy security and supporting the region’s net zero emissions target…

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Philippines DOE approves expanded capacity for Tanay Wind Project

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The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has approved an increase in the registered capacity for the Tanay Wind Power Project, raising it to 128 MW from its initial 112 MW.  This expansion allows Alternergy Tanay Wind Corporation, a subsidiary of Alternergy Holdings Corporation, to install 16 wind turbines of 8 MW each, representing the largest onshore wind turbines in the country. The project, with financing of approximately PHP8 billion, is Alternergy’s second wind facility in…