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TVA signs 10-year PPA for 14 GWh carbon-free energy with Smoky Hydro

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), along with Argo Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Asset Management, has finalized a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for carbon-free energy from the Smoky Mountain Hydroelectric facilities. The agreement covers four hydroelectric dams—Cheoah, Calderwood, Chilhowee, and Santeetlah—jointly owned by Argo and Brookfield. Starting in 2025, Smoky will deliver over 14 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually to TVA customers, supporting TVA’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. The 377-megawatt portfolio generates an…

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Ofgem proposes £5-8 billion fund to accelerate UK energy transmission projects

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Ofgem has launched a consultation on a proposed Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) that aims to invest between £5 billion and £8 billion to help Britain’s energy transmission owners reduce delays, control costs, and attract global investment in the transition to net zero. The consultation runs until December 18, 2024. The APM will allow transmission owners to procure essential equipment such as switchgear, cables, and steel years in advance, often before project finalization. This approach aims…

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Bekevar Wind Farm opens, providing 200 MW of RE in Saskatchewan

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Innagreen and Cowessess First Nation have inaugurated the Bekevar Wind Farm, a 200MW renewable energy project in Saskatchewan. Supplying enough zero-emission power to meet the needs of 100,000 homes annually, the project highlights the collaboration between commercial energy companies and Indigenous communities in Canada’s clean energy transition. Bekevar, located across Hazlewood, Kingsley, and Cowessess First Nation reserve lands, is jointly owned by Innagreen (83%) and Cowessess First Nation (17%). Featuring 36 Nordex N155/5.X turbines, the…

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SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia

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The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases. Phase one involves installing over…

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China tightens solar PV investment guidelines to address overcapacity

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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has finalized new investment guidelines for solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing projects to address persistent overcapacity and stabilize the industry. The guidelines, announced on November 20, 2024, increase the minimum capital ratio for solar PV projects to 30%, up from 20% for certain projects. This threshold, previously reserved for polysilicon manufacturing, aims to ensure financial discipline within the sector. While the guidelines are not mandatory for project approvals, they…

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Amazon invests in Greece’s largest wind energy project with three wind farms

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Amazon has announced its entry into utility-scale wind energy in Greece with a €496 million investment in three wind farms, marking its largest renewable energy initiative. The investment involves four power purchase agreements (PPAs) covering the Vermio North and Vermio South wind farms in Macedonia and the Mesokorfi and Koukouras wind farms in the Peloponnese region. Construction is underway, with power generation expected to begin by 2026. Together, the wind farms will produce enough carbon-free…

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HydrogenPro and J.H.K partner for green hydrogen projects in Europe

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HydrogenPro and J.H.K. have formed an exclusive partnership to drive green hydrogen projects in Germany, Austria, and the Benelux region. Under this agreement, HydrogenPro will supply advanced high-pressure alkaline electrolyser technology, while J.H.K. will act as the plant integrator and EPC contractor, managing project implementation and delivery. The partnership targets green hydrogen projects ranging from 5 to 50 MW, combining HydrogenPro’s expertise in electrolysis with J.H.K.’s experience in balance-of-plant integration and EPC services. This collaboration…

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Kyrgyzstan completes key infrastructure for CASA-1000 electricity project

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The National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan (NEGK) has completed the construction of critical infrastructure for the Central Asia-South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000). This includes 1,243 pylons, 456.06 km of transmission lines, and a substation bay at the 500 kV Datka substation. The CASA-1000 project aims to facilitate the trade of 1,300 MW of electricity among Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The initiative will transport surplus hydroelectric power from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to…

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CHN Energy connects first PV units of 1 GW offshore solar project to grid

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CHN Energy’s subsidiary, Guohua Energy Investment Co., Ltd., has connected the initial set of photovoltaic (PV) units from its 1 GW offshore PV project to the grid.  Located in Kenli District, Shandong Province, China, the project spans 1,223 hectares and includes 2,934 PV platforms supported by offshore steel truss platform fixed pile foundations. The project features a 66 kV offshore cable paired with an onshore cable for efficient, high-capacity, long-distance power transmission. Once fully operational,…

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Ocean Winds submits planning application for 2 GW offshore wind farm

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Ocean Winds (OW) has submitted its first planning consent application for onshore works to Aberdeenshire Council for the 2 GW Caledonia offshore wind project in Scotland.  This follows the completion of the project’s environmental impact assessment (EIA), which includes detailed studies of both onshore and offshore infrastructure. The onshore component of the Caledonia project includes a substation and underground cables to transmit power generated by the offshore facility. Aberdeenshire Council has opened a formal public…