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Infener, Gengenbach to develop 20 MW green hydrogen hub

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Infener has joined forces with the City of Gengenbach to plan a 20 MW green hydrogen hub to produce up to 2,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The facility will provide decentralised, climate-neutral, and cost-efficient energy to the Ortenau district, using water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Currently, in the conceptual phase, the project’s future depends on successful agreements and securing necessary investments. It has garnered support from local authorities, including the mayor, municipal utilities,…

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IPC E&C secures contract for 100 MW wind farm in Philippines

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IPC E&C Philippines Corporation, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s IPC Group, has won a contract to install wind turbines for a 100 MW onshore wind farm in Laguna province, Philippines. The project, spearheaded by Laguna Wind Energy Corporation and backed by Southeast Asia’s wind energy developer The Blue Circle, will feature 17 Goldwind turbines, each with a capacity of 6 MW. Turbine installation is set to begin in 2025, with commercial operations expected by 2026. This…

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South Africa partners with BRICS nations to tackle energy crisis

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South Africa is addressing its energy crisis through partnerships with BRICS nations to enhance its power infrastructure. The New Development Bank (NDB) has already pledged USD 5 billion to support South Africa’s energy transition, including financing the construction of 14,000 km of new electricity transmission lines by 2030. This expansion is essential to accommodate the country’s goal of increasing renewable energy generation to 55 GW by 2032. NDB will leverage the experiences of China, Brazil,…

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Vena Energy and Shell receive approval to export 400 MW of solar power from Indonesia to Singapore

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Vena Energy and Shell Eastern Trading have received conditional approval from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority to export 400 MW of solar power from the Riau Islands, Indonesia, to Singapore.  The project will generate over 2.6 TWh of renewable energy annually, supported by more than 2 GW of solar photovoltaic plants and 8 GWh of battery storage systems.

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MoU signed to explore renewable projects in ASEAN countries

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Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (RLEB), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MN Power Transmission Sdn Bhd to explore renewable energy projects, including solar, biogas, and biomass, in Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. The MoU focuses on collaboration in project identification, technical expertise sharing, and implementation, supporting RLEB’s expansion in the renewable energy sector and contributing to future growth.

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Vanda RE to supply 300 MW of solar power to Singapore

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Vanda RE Private Limited, a joint venture led by Gurīn Energy, has received a conditional license from the Energy Market Authority to supply 300 MW of solar power to Singapore. The power will be sourced from the larger Vanda Solar & Battery Project, which will have a total capacity of 2,000 MW of solar power and 4,400 MWh of battery storage. Set to commence commercial operations by 2028, the project aims to provide clean energy…

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Microsoft and Constellation Energy sign deal to restart Three Mile Island nuclear unit

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Microsoft and Constellation Energy have entered into a power deal to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, the first-ever nuclear plant revival of its kind. The deal comes amid surging electricity demand from data centers driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Nuclear energy, with its nearly carbon-free and reliable nature, is gaining favor among tech companies for meeting both power needs and climate commitments. Constellation plans…

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Polysilicon prices expected to rise as Chinese producers cut capacity

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The price of polysilicon, a crucial material in solar panels, is set to rally by the end of the year as producers cut capacity in response to a sector slump, according to the China Silicon Industry Association. Production declines are being driven by seasonal factors such as an upcoming public holiday in early October and reduced hydropower output, which is pushing up power costs. Polysilicon prices in China have plummeted 85% since mid-2022 due to…

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US DOE finalizes $72.8 million loan guarantee for microgrid in California

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has approved a $72.8 million loan guarantee to develop a solar-plus-storage microgrid on the Viejas Tribe’s reservation near Alpine, California. The project, supported by the California Energy Commission, US Bancorp Impact Finance, and Starbucks, will feature a 15 MW solar system and a 70 MWh long-duration battery. The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians will secure electricity through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the project company, reducing energy…

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OECD net electricity production rises 5.4% in June 2024

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According to the latest release from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total net electricity production in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries reached 902.8 TWh in June 2024, reflecting a 5.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. On a year-to-date basis, electricity production in the first two quarters of 2024 rose by 2.9%. The OECD consists of 38 member countries, including major economies such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and Australia, working to promote…