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Dominion Energy, AEP, FirstEnergy propose new transmission lines in PJM region

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Dominion Energy Virginia, American Electric Power (AEP), and FirstEnergy have announced a joint agreement to develop new regional transmission projects within the PJM footprint, which covers 13 states in the US. The initiative responds to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) call for cost-effective regional transmission development. The proposed projects, submitted through PJM’s Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP), include 765kV, 500kV, and 345kV transmission lines in Virginia, Ohio, and West Virginia. These are in the…

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Synergy begins installation of battery units at Collie BESS in Australia

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Synergy has started installing the first battery units at its 500MW/2GWh Collie battery energy storage system (BESS) in Western Australia. The project, valued at A$1.6 billion (USD 1.07 billion), will include 640 battery units and is scheduled to be operational by 2025. Once complete, the BESS will power 785,000 homes for four hours. The construction phase has generated 500 local jobs in Collie and supports the state’s energy transition plan, which aims to phase out…

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Micro Electricity and Saigontel partner for 300 MW solar power park in Vietnam

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Micro Electricity has partnered with Saigontel to develop a 300 MW solar power park in southern Vietnam, alongside creating a green energy trading platform for industrial zones. The companies plan to invest USD 225 million over three years, with the project expected to generate revenue by 2025.  Micro Electricity will offer energy management and transaction services to help businesses meet their green energy targets. This initiative aligns with Vietnam’s Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) regulations,…

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Husk Power Systems and AEDC partner to bring solar-powered minigrid to Nasarawa, Nigeria

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Husk Power Systems, Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC), and the Duduguru community in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, have signed a partnership agreement to deliver sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy through interconnected minigrids (IMGs). The solar-powered minigrid in Duduguru, located in Obi Local Government Area, will provide 656 kW of daily energy supply to approximately 1,000 customers, 80% of whom are households and 20% micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Husk, which operates more than 40 isolated…

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EU approves additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars amid trade war concerns

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EU countries have approved additional tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese-made electric cars, despite opposition from Germany and concerns about triggering a trade war with Beijing. The European Commission found that China’s state subsidies to its auto manufacturers were unfair, leading to the imposition of these tariffs, which will take effect for five years starting in late October. The decision saw 10 member states, including France and Italy, supporting the tariffs, while Germany, Hungary,…

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Eni pushes for cutting emissions in its first methane report

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Italian oil and gas company Eni has released its inaugural Methane Report 2024, emphasizing the critical importance of reducing methane emissions, the second most impactful greenhouse gas (GHG) in the oil and gas sector. The report was unveiled at the IEA-COP29 High-Level Event on Methane Pledges in New York. Eni recognizes natural gas as a key component of the energy transition, citing its cost-effectiveness, reliability, and lower carbon footprint compared to other fossil fuels. However,…

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CWP Global to develop 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola

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CWP Global has teamed up with Angola’s state-owned Sonangol and German engineering firms Conjuncta and Gauff to develop a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola. The project aims to produce green ammonia, with the first phase targeting 400,000 tonnes annually and plans for future expansion. Leveraging existing infrastructure, including power generation, ports, and grid systems, the project will primarily focus on exporting green ammonia, positioning Angola as a significant player in the global green…

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EET to develop UK’s first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen hub

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Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen is developing the UK’s first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow site. The hub will have a total capacity of 1,350 MW and will capture approximately 2.5 million tonnes of carbon annually. The hydrogen produced will be used locally, including at EET Fuels’ Stanlow refinery and by key manufacturers such as Encirc, Pilkington, and Tata Chemicals. The hub will be built in two stages, with the first plant…

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Runergy launches solar module manufacturing facility in US

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Runergy has started production at its advanced solar module manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, marking its entry into the North American market. The facility, with an annual production capacity of 2 GW, is set to deliver its first customer orders in October, providing cutting-edge solar solutions. Positioned to become a major hub for solar manufacturing in the US, the facility strengthens Runergy’s presence in the global solar industry. The launch event featured a ceremonial signing…

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Taihan Cable secures contract for Singapore’s 400 kV power grid

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Taihan Cable & Solution Company has won a USD 630 million contract from Singapore Powergrid to supply and install a 400 kV ultra-high voltage power grid. The project involves building an underground 400 kV grid, the highest voltage used in Singapore, to meet rising power demands fueled by the growth of AI and data centres. Taihan Cable will take a full turnkey approach, managing all phases from design and production to installation, connection, and testing…