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Mitsubishi Electric invests $86 million in US switchgear production

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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPP) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have announced an $86 million investment in the US to expand switchgear production and power electronics capabilities.   MEPP plans to construct a 160,000-square-foot advanced switchgear facility in Western Pennsylvania, its first new manufacturing site in over a decade. The facility will initially produce vacuum and gas circuit breakers, with a focus on vacuum circuit breakers as production scales. Once fully operational, the facility will create 200…

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Masdar, EMSTEEL complete MENA’s first green hydrogen steel pilot project

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Masdar and UAE steelmaker EMSTEEL have announced the successful completion of a pilot project using green hydrogen to produce low-carbon steel at EMSTEEL’s Abu Dhabi facility. The project employs green hydrogen to reduce iron ore in the steelmaking process, a method that can lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by up to 95%. Now fully operational, the renewable hydrogen produced has been certified by Advance Labs per ISO 19870 standards for hydrogen, established during COP28. Additionally,…

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Cadiz and RIC Energy to develop green hydrogen facility in California

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Cadiz has partnered with RIC Energy to build a green hydrogen facility at Cadiz Ranch in California’s Mojave Desert, where Cadiz will supply land and water resources to support RIC Energy’s solar-powered hydrogen production. The facility aims to generate 100% green hydrogen, targeting distribution across Southern California for zero-emission vehicles and power generation. The project plans to operate entirely off-grid, with photovoltaic (PV) solar installations covering up to 3,000 acres of Cadiz Ranch land. At…

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Arctech secures 2.3 GW solar trackers in Saudi Arabia

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Arctech has signed a major supply agreement with China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. to provide 2.3 GW of its 1P single-axis solar tracker system, SkyLine II, for the PIF4-Haden project owned by ACWA Power. This project, supporting Saudi Vision 2030, is expected to reach commercial operations by early 2027. SkyLine II’s innovative synchronous multi-point drive mechanism enables it to operate effectively in the strong winds typical of the desert site. Its modular design allows…

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Vietnam proposes amendments to electricity law

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Vietnam‘s Ministry of Industry and Trade has drafted a new electricity law to establish a legal framework supporting the development of a modern, interconnected, and efficient power market while prioritizing national energy security. The proposed amendments aim to address gaps in power development regulations, improve coordination among ministries, and overcome challenges in bringing electricity investments to remote areas. A key focus of the draft law is on refining electricity pricing policies. The goal is to…

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EDC allocates USD434 million to expand Southern Negros Geothermal Project

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Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has committed USD434 million to expand the Southern Negros Geothermal Project (SNGP).  The investment will support new well drilling, pad expansion, road and pipeline network upgrades, and the integration of emerging technologies.  Currently, the SNGP operates at a dependable capacity of 221.8 MW across multiple geothermal plants, with this expansion set to strengthen infrastructure and increase output.

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Philippines DOE greenlights 19 energy projects for grid compatibility assessment

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The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has approved 19 projects for grid assessment via the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).  These projects will undergo a system impact study to evaluate grid readiness for new energy connections and identify required upgrades. Seventeen of the approved projects focus on renewable energy, with two involving waste-to-energy and battery energy storage systems.  Notable projects include Vortex Offshore Wind Corporation’s 1,000 MW offshore wind in Mindoro,…

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EU Innovation Fund backs Statkraft’s hydrogen production project in Germany

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Statkraft has been chosen to negotiate a grant of up to €107 million from the EU Innovation Fund for its project, which includes a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. The project has the potential to produce 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and 50,000 MWh of green heat annually, supporting greenhouse gas reduction initiatives in Europe. Statkraft has also signed letters of intent with potential customers for green hydrogen and…

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Iberdrola acquires 88% stake in Electricity North West

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Iberdrola has finalized the acquisition of an 88% stake in UK-based Electricity North West (ENW), valuing the entire company, including debt, at €5 billion ($5.4 billion). ENW serves approximately 5 million people across northwest England, including Manchester and the Lake District, managing 60,000 km of distribution networks. This acquisition is strategically significant for Iberdrola, as ENW is situated between the existing ScottishPower network regions in Scotland and areas in Merseyside and North Wales. The move…

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Shell Energy to acquire 609 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in US

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Shell Energy North America (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell, has agreed to acquire a 609 MW, two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power plant located in Johnston, Rhode Island, US. The purchase agreement has been signed with RISEC Holdings, a subsidiary of EGCO RISEC II, and Carlyle’s subsidiaries, Cogentrix RISEC CPOCP and Cogentrix RISEC CPP II. EGCO RISEC II, part of Thailand’s Electricity Generating Public Company (EGCO), will divest 49% of its stake in the plant, while…