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Ocean Winds and Brazilian university partner to boost offshore wind capacity

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Ocean Winds (OW) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) to advance offshore wind capabilities in Brazil.  The partnership will leverage OW’s global expertise in offshore wind, with 18.5 GW of total capacity, including 2 GW under construction and 1.5 GW operational, to enhance Brazil’s offshore wind sector. Since 2020, OW has filed proposals for five offshore wind projects in Brazil, totalling 15 GW across…

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Polenergia and Equinor finalise CTVs for Baltyk 2 and 3 wind farms

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Polenergia and Equinor Wind Power have finalized charter agreements for crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to support the construction of the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea, each with a capacity of 720 MW. Project companies MFW Bałtyk II and MFW Bałtyk III, formed by the two firms, are overseeing these agreements. For each project, two CTVs have been contracted: one with UK-based Njord Offshore and the other with…

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Massachusetts approves SouthCoast Wind I shore transmission facilities

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The SouthCoast Wind 1 offshore wind farm, developed by Ocean Winds, has secured critical approvals from Massachusetts for its onshore transmission facilities at Brayton Point in Somerset. The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board has granted a construction and operation permit for the facilities, while the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Chapter 91 Waterways license for nearshore infrastructure. Additionally, the Office of Coastal Zone Management has completed its federal consistency review for the project….

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DTE Energy launches 150 MW Sauk Solar Park in Michigan

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DTE Energy has commenced operations at its 150 MW Sauk Solar Park in Branch County, Michigan. The facility, containing 347,000 solar panels, can provide clean energy to approximately 40,000 homes, making it DTE’s largest solar installation, surpassing its second-largest solar park in Lapeer by over threefold. Sauk Solar is the first of six planned solar parks as part of DTE’s expansion of renewable projects through its CleanVision MIGreenPower program, supported by voluntary contributions from 100,000…

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EU grants €36 million to thyssenkrupp nucera for green hydrogen project

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The European Union has allocated up to €36 million to thyssenkrupp nucera’s advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) project, supporting the construction of a 300 MW green hydrogen production plant.  Utilizing SOEC technology licensed by Fraunhofer IKTS, the project leverages high-temperature electrolysis to produce green hydrogen and synthesis gas with enhanced efficiency and cost advantages for various industrial applications. This funding aligns with the EU’s climate objectives to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and technological…

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QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies partner for solar project in Iraq

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QatarEnergy has partnered with TotalEnergies to develop a 1.25 GW (peak) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Iraq’s Basra region.  Awaiting regulatory approvals, QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies will each hold a 50% stake in the solar facility, which ranks among the world’s largest solar projects.  Equipped with two million bifacial solar panels and single-axis trackers, the project is set to provide clean energy to Iraq’s local electricity grid, powering approximately 350,000 homes upon completion between 2025 and…

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GE Vernova wins contract for 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant in Singapore

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GE Vernova has secured a contract to supply its 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant at the Pulau Seraya power station on Jurong Island, Singapore.  The project, led by YTL PowerSeraya Group, is set to begin operations by 2027. Initially running on natural gas, the plant will be able to blend up to 50% hydrogen, with a future goal of transitioning to 100% hydrogen fuel to support global decarbonization goals….

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Grenergy and CATL to supply battery for Chile’s Oasis de Atacama solar project

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Grenergy has formed a strategic partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) to supply batteries for the fourth phase of the Oasis de Atacama solar and storage project in Chile. CATL will provide 1.25 GWh of its EnerX model battery containers, comprising over 7,100 modules, known for high energy density and robust safety features suited to the project’s high-altitude location at 4,000 meters above sea level. The Oasis de Atacama project, located in northern Chile,…

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UK and Scottish governments plan clean energy consent reforms

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The UK and Scottish governments have announced a collaborative proposal to reform the consent process for clean energy projects in Scotland. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero has outlined plans to modernize outdated legislation, aiming to reduce the approval time for large electricity infrastructure projects, which currently can extend up to four years. This initiative seeks to bring Scotland’s approval timeline in line with recent legislative changes in England and Wales, which have…

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Good Energy to acquire solar installer Empower Energy

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Renewable energy provider Good Energy Group has signed a conditional binding agreement to acquire Empower Energy, a commercial solar installation company, for an initial consideration of £7 million ($7.56 million).  The acquisition, structured on a debt-free, cash-free basis, includes £6.25 million in cash and the allotment of 254,237 new ordinary shares in Good Energy at 295 pence per share, subject to a 12-month lock-up followed by a 12-month orderly marketing period. An additional deferred consideration…