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SRP and EDPR NA partner on 200 MW battery storage project in Arizona

Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage LLC, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), have announced a partnership to bring 200 MW of energy storage to Arizona’s grid. The Flatland Energy Storage Project, located near Coolidge, Arizona, will use Tesla-manufactured lithium-ion batteries and is expected to be operational by 2025. The 200 MW/800 megawatt-hour system will provide enough capacity to power up to 45,000 homes for four hours during peak demand, enhancing…

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GE Vernova to acquire Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine parts business

GE Vernova, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Woodward, Inc.’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts business in Greenville, South Carolina. The acquisition aligns with GE Vernova’s strategy to invest in U.S. manufacturing and strengthen its domestic supply chain to meet the growing global demand for heavy-duty gas turbines and upgrades. Eric Gray, President & CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, emphasized the importance of integrating this capability to enhance domestic manufacturing and…

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TAQA, JERA, and AlBawani to develop 3.6 GW power plants in Saudi Arabia

The consortium of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), JERA Co., Inc., and AlBawani Capital has signed two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) to develop the 1.8 GW Rumah 2 Independent Power Project (IPP) and the 1.8 GW Al Nairyah 2 IPP. These greenfield combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants will have a total capacity of 3.6 GW, using advanced high-efficiency gas turbines and supporting carbon capture…

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Fidra Energy and Sungrow partner on 4.4GWh BESS projects in the UK

Sungrow announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Fidra Energy to deliver 4.4 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is part of Fidra’s goal to establish a 10GW battery energy storage system (BESS) platform across the UK and Europe by 2030. Sungrow will supply its PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system and provide long-term maintenance services for two flagship UK projects under this partnership. The first installation will be at Fidra’s Thorpe Marsh…

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Toyota Tsusho expands Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II to 654 MW capacity

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, alongside Eurus Energy, Engie S.A., and Orascom Construction PLC, has announced an expansion of the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II in Egypt, increasing its capacity from 504 MW to 654 MW. This development will make it the largest wind farm in Africa by installed capacity, aligning with Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is located in the…

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Octopus Energy and Skyborn prequalified for French offshore wind tender

Octopus Energy Generation, in partnership with Skyborn Renewables, has been selected by the French government to participate in the ninth offshore wind tender. The winners are expected to be announced in late 2025. Skyborn Renewables brings over 20 years of offshore wind development experience, including the recent commissioning of the 500 MW Fécamp wind farm in partnership with EDF Renewables, Enbridge Inc., and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Skyborn also has another offshore…

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

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

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

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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Adani Energy acquires Pune-III Transmission for Khavda project

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) acquired Pune-III Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7GW): Part D on November 19, 2024. PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) served as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selection of transmission service provider (TSP) for establishment of the project through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode process on…