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First Solar opens AI-enabled solar plant in Louisiana
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India | Generation | NewsLower Sileru hydro project completes Unit-5 stator lowering
The Lower Sileru Hydro Electric Project in Andhra Pradesh has achieved another construction milestone with the successful lowering of the Unit-5 stator. The activity was carried out by PES Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd., with the 220 MT stator safely positioned as part of the ongoing expansion of the hydroelectric station. The…
Finland commissions world’s largest sand battery for thermal storage
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Georgia Power secures $160 million DOE grant for grid enhancement
Georgia Power has received $160 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) programme to enhance the resilience and efficiency of Georgia’s power grid. This funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to lower investment costs for customers and boost grid flexibility, ensuring communities have reliable…
Inox Green signs 285 MWp solar O&M deals
Inox Green Energy Services Limited has signed agreements to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for 285 MWp of solar projects owned by two major renewable energy developers in India. The projects are located across multiple sites. With these additions, Inox Green’s solar O&M portfolio has grown to nearly 1 GW, achieved within a month…
