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Elcogen secures €24.9 million EU grant for hydrogen tech expansion

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Elcogen has been awarded €24.9 million from the European Union’s 2024 Innovation Fund to expand its production capacity for solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components in Tallinn, Estonia.  This funding will enhance Elcogen’s role in advancing green hydrogen production and supporting the transition to green energy. The EU’s Innovation Fund allocated €4.8 billion across 85 projects in 2024, targeting a collective carbon reduction of 476 million tonnes over the…

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Enphase Energy launches AI-powered DIY permitting on Solargraf

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Enphase Energy has introduced an AI-powered DIY permitting feature on Solargraf, its cloud-based platform designed for U.S. solar installers.  This tool automates the complex solar and battery permitting process, potentially reducing time for permit plans by up to 95%. The feature aims to streamline solar installation, lowering administrative burdens and operational costs for installers. As part of Enphase’s efforts to enhance Solargraf, this DIY feature integrates design, proposal, and permitting processes into one platform. Over…

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Nordex secures order for 19 turbines for Québec wind project

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The Nordex Group has received an order to supply 19 N163/5.X wind turbines for an undisclosed wind farm in Québec, Canada.  Scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, the turbines will be mounted on 125-meter tubular steel towers and equipped with Nordex’s Advanced Anti-icing System, designed for cold climates to enhance performance during winter.  This order is part of Nordex’s efforts to support high electricity production in colder regions. The Nordex Group, with over 53 GW…

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MDBs pledge $120 billion for low-income nations at COP29

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At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced plans to collectively mobilize $120 billion annually in climate financing for low- and middle-income countries by 2030, with $42 billion dedicated to adaptation.  The private sector is expected to contribute an additional $65 billion each year. High-income countries are set to receive $50 billion annually in climate finance, including $7 billion for adaptation.  The MDBs exceeded their 2025 climate finance projections by a 25%…

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Indonesia announces plans for 75GW renewable energy expansion over 15 years

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Indonesia has revealed plans to attract international investment for the development of 75GW of renewable energy within the next 15 years.  The announcement, made at COP29 in Baku by Indonesia’s climate envoy, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, underscores the new administration’s goal to implement 100GW of new energy, with 75% dedicated to renewables like solar, hydro, geothermal, and potentially nuclear energy. With over 90GW of current power capacity, largely coal-based, Indonesia is pushing to reach carbon neutrality by…

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Ofgem approves LionLink and Nautilus pilot projects for North Sea wind interconnectors

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The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has approved the initial stages of two interconnector pilot projects, LionLink and Nautilus, aimed at linking the UK’s transmission network with offshore wind farms in the North Sea.  These “offshore hybrid assets” will connect UK, Dutch, and Belgian grids directly to offshore wind farms, delivering a combined capacity of 3.2 GW. National Grid is leading the projects in partnership with Dutch and Belgian transmission operators TenneT and Elia. Upon completion,…

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PowerChina hands over 500 kV Thung Song substation to Thailand’s EGAT

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Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has officially transferred the 500 kV Thung Song substation project to Thailand’s Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) after successful site acceptance tests. Located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand, the project is crucial for enhancing grid transmission capacity and ensuring stable power operations in the region.  The project involved renovating and expanding an existing 230 kV air-insulated switchgear substation and constructing a new 500 kV gas-insulated switchgear substation.

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FREYR Battery to acquire Trina Solar’s US manufacturing assets

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FREYR Battery has signed an agreement to acquire Trina Solar’s 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.  The acquisition is expected to be finalised by the end of 2024. The Wilmer plant, which began production on November 1, 2024, is slated to reach full capacity by 2025, with 30 per cent of its output already under firm contracts with US customers. Post-acquisition, FREYR plans a multi-phase expansion to establish a vertically integrated US…

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Boralex and Saint-Gobain sign 20-year renewable PPA in France

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Boralex Inc. and Saint-Gobain have signed a 20-year renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) in France, covering three power plants that will supply renewable electricity to Saint-Gobain’s industrial sites.  The agreement includes two solar parks and one wind farm, set to commence operations between Q1 2026 and Q1 2027.  These facilities are expected to generate approximately 110 GWh annually, meeting the electricity needs of over 50,000 residents and fulfilling around 10 per cent of Saint-Gobain’s power…

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Elapath Energy and RenewableErgon to develop 150 MW solar project in Taiwan

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Elapath Energy and RenewableErgon are set to develop a 150 MW solar project in Budai, Chiayi County, Taiwan, with an estimated investment of $250 million.  The project is slated to begin its first phase in December 2024, pending approval from Taiwan’s Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and is expected to be completed by February 2025. RenewableErgon, a blockchain-based platform, integrates smart contracts, dynamic electricity pricing, and investment opportunities in renewable projects….