Author: PPD Team Date: 12/12/2024
Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (CVPP) has initiated dam concrete works for the Kwar Hydro Electric Project.
The project, a run-of-river (RoR) scheme, is located across the Chenab River near Padyarna village in the Kishtwar district of Jammu.
The project, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 49.49 billion, is a key part of the region’s renewable energy infrastructure development.
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/01/2025 MECON Limited has secured a contract valued at Rs 46.59 million to conduct Remnant Life Assessment (RLA) studies, detailed feasibility studies, and preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Shanan Hydro Power Project. The contract follows a bidding process initiated by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in August 2023. Originally, the project turbines had a capacity of 4 x 12 MW. In March 1982, the Government of…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/12/2024 Japan’s industry ministry has released a draft of its new basic energy plan, targeting a power generation mix with 40–50% renewable energy and 20% nuclear energy by fiscal 2040, as reported by Jiji Press via The Japan News. The draft marks a major shift from policies following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, removing language on reducing nuclear reliance. Instead, it includes strategies to rejuvenate ageing reactors and develop next-generation technologies. To…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/12/2024 JDR Cable Systems, part of the TFKable Group, has secured a contract from DEME Offshore for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States. The 2.6-GW project will supply power to 660,000 homes and contribute to the US goal of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030. JDR will manage the installation and testing of 66kV subsea inter-array cables for…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/10/2024 The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 projects under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The initiative aims to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies to support over 7.5 GW of grid capacity. These efforts are expected to accelerate the integration of clean energy projects, create around 6,000 jobs, and leverage over $4.2 billion in public and private…
Author: PPD Team Date: 18/11/2024 Green Nation has announced plans for the Whitestone Solar Farm, a large-scale solar and energy storage project located between Rotherham and Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The facility, currently in the preliminary development phase, aims to contribute up to 750 MW to the UK’s National Grid. It also includes a battery energy storage system, with its capacity yet to be confirmed. Recognized as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project due to its…
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