Author: PPD Team Date: 31/12/2024
Longroad Energy has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Meta for the entire output of its 300 MWac 1000 Mile solar project in Yoakum County, Texas.
The energy produced will be supplied to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid and support Meta’s data center operations.
The 1000 Mile solar project, Longroad’s first in the SPP region, is expected to commence commercial operations in 2026.
Author: PPD Team Date: 25/11/2024 KEC International Ltd. has won orders worth Rs 11.14 billion. These include: Transmission & Distribution (T&D): Orders include a 400 kV transmission line project in Oman and supply of towers, hardware, and poles in the Americas. Cables: Orders for various cables were secured for supply in both domestic and international markets. Civil: Orders were secured in the industrial segment in India, diversifying the business’s customer base. Railways: The company received…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/06/2025 Operational emissions from leading AI-focused tech companies have surged, according to a new report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). From 2020 to 2023, emissions rose by an average of 150%, driven by the high energy needs of data centres. Amazon recorded the steepest rise, with operational emissions increasing by 182%. Microsoft followed with a 155% jump, while Meta and Alphabet saw emissions grow…
Author: PPD Team Date: 09/01/2025 Poland has approved up to 60.2bn zlotys ($14.7bn) in funding for its first nuclear power plant, pending European Union approval, reported Bloomberg. On 7 January 2025, the cabinet led by Donald Tusk adopted a draft bill enabling the state-owned utility PEJ to construct 3.75GW reactors along the Baltic coast. The plant is expected to be completed by 2036, replacing ageing coal-fired plants and ensuring a stable electricity supply while advancing…
Author: PPD Team Date: 11/03/2025 Schneider Electric has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) to upgrade Bihar’s power distribution network, improving reliability and efficiency. As part of the project, Schneider Electric has set up a Command and Control Center and a Disaster Recovery Center, enabling real-time grid monitoring and better decision-making. The deployment also includes 305 Ring Main Units (RMUs) to strengthen power distribution and 550 Fault Passage Indicators (FPIs) on overhead…
Author: PPD Team Date: 30/10/2024 The European Union has allocated up to €36 million to thyssenkrupp nucera’s advanced Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) project, supporting the construction of a 300 MW green hydrogen production plant. Utilizing SOEC technology licensed by Fraunhofer IKTS, the project leverages high-temperature electrolysis to produce green hydrogen and synthesis gas with enhanced efficiency and cost advantages for various industrial applications. This funding aligns with the EU’s climate objectives to promote energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 04/06/2025 India’s coal production rose to 86.24 million tonnes (MT) in May 2025, up from 83.96 MT in May 2024, reflecting steady growth in the sector. The Ministry of Coal attributed this to its focus on ensuring stable supply and operations. Captive and commercial mines produced 16.93 MT during May 2025, a sharp increase from 13.83 MT in the same period last year. This growth signals a stronger contribution from private…