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Singapore’s Punggol Digital District to feature first district-level smart grid

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JTC Corporation has appointed Univers and PacificLight Power to develop Singapore’s first district-level smart grid in the Punggol Digital District.  The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources by installing a smart grid powered by a battery energy storage system and solar panels.  Once operational, the system is expected to generate over 3,000 MWh of clean energy annually.  Scheduled for completion in 2026, the grid will optimize energy management across the…

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Cubico unveils Scout Moor II: 100 MW wind project

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Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced Scout Moor II, a proposed 100 MW onshore wind project in England, situated near the existing Scout Moor wind farm between Edenfield, Rawtenstall, and Rochdale.  With planning approval, Scout Moor II could begin operations by 2030, delivering renewable electricity to over 100,000 homes and covering around 10 per cent of Greater Manchester’s residential energy needs. Cubico also plans to create a Community Wealth Fund and a Moorland Restoration and Management…

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EWEC receives three bids for 1,500 MW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has received three bids for its new 1,500 MW Khazna Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi.  The bidders include ENGIE, a consortium led by EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), and a joint consortium of Jinko Power and JERA. The Khazna project is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s carbon emissions by over 2.4 million tonnes annually, contributing 5 percent toward EWEC’s targeted 36 percent reduction…

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Global shift towards sustainable energy drives $3.1 trillion investment surge

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A new report from the International Solar Alliance (ISA) highlights a global increase in sustainable energy investments, rising from $2.4 trillion in 2018 to an expected $3.1 trillion by 2024, with solar energy dominating green investments.  Solar alone now accounts for 59 per cent of these investments, primarily due to decreasing technology costs and a surge in support from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which has emerged as the leading investor. According to the World Solar…

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GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

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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, Power Conversion, and Solar and…

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Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia

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UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions.  Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili…

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Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts

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Donald Trump’s potential return to the US presidency has prompted apprehension regarding America’s climate policy trajectory. During his first term, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, casting doubts on its commitment to global climate efforts.  Trump has also been critical of climate finance mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund, labelling them as unfavourable wealth redistribution schemes while endorsing expanded fossil fuel production. Following his re-election, Trump has promised to increase domestic…

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Jupiter Power secures $225 million credit facility to boost 12,000 MW energy storage pipeline

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Jupiter Power has closed a $225 million corporate credit facility to expand its energy storage portfolio across the United States.  The facility includes up to $175 million in letters of credit and $50 million in revolving loans.  Coordinated by Barclays Bank PLC, HSBC Bank USA, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, this financing will support Jupiter Power’s 12,000 MW development pipeline. Kirkland & Ellis acted as counsel for Jupiter Power, while Latham & Watkins represented the…

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FERC rejects plan to expand Amazon data centre capacity

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The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposed amendment to increase Amazon’s data centre load capacity at the Susquehanna nuclear facility in Pennsylvania from 300 MW to 480 MW.  The amended interconnection service agreement, executed between Talen Energy, PJM Interconnection, and PPL Electric Utilities, aimed to expand capacity at the data center. FERC raised concerns about the public impact of this increased capacity, noting potential risks to grid stability and consumer power…

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NSW approves Liverpool Range wind farm expansion

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The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved an amendment to expand the Liverpool Range wind project to 1.3 GW by utilizing fewer, more efficient turbines.  Initially approved in 2018, the project modification requested in 2022 aims to boost energy generation with updated technology and a reduced turbine count. Located northeast of Mudgee in NSW’s Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the $2 billion investment will create 550 jobs during construction and 47 permanent roles…