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Energy Justice and the Renewable Transition: Addressing Inequities in Carbon-Intensive Regions
The global shift towards renewable energy is crucial in mitigating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future. Yet, this transition is far from equitable. For carbon-intensive regions, where economies and livelihoods are tightly linked to fossil fuels, the renewable energy transition presents significant challenges. These regions face the risk of economic destabilization, job loss, and social upheaval. In this context, the concept of energy justice has emerged as a critical framework…
Gujarat leads India in wind power generation: Minister
Gujarat ranks first in India for wind power generation, producing 12,132 MW, according to state climate change minister Mulu Bera. As of July 31, the state has installed wind power projects with a total capacity of 47,075 MW, contributing 25.8% of India’s total wind energy production. The Gujarat government has set a target to generate 100 GW of power from conventional and renewable sources and is implementing various initiatives to achieve this goal. In recognition…
Google invests in Swift Current’s largest solar project east of Mississippi
Swift Current Energy has secured a tax equity investment from Google for its 800 MWdc (593 MWac) Double Black Diamond Solar project in southern Illinois, marking it as the largest solar initiative east of the Mississippi River. Google’s investment taps into the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, including energy community and domestic content incentives. The project, located 30 miles west of Springfield, Illinois, is under construction and expected to begin operations by early 2025….
CERC issues draft amendment on Deviation Settlement Mechanism for 2024
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has released the draft CERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024. According to the draft, the charges for injecting infirm power will be zero, unless scheduled after a trial run as per the Grid Code. In such cases, deviation charges will apply to general or WS sellers. Additionally, if the system frequency exceeds 50.05Hz, any deviation of scheduled infirm power by over-injection will incur zero…
CWP Global to develop 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola
CWP Global has teamed up with Angola’s state-owned Sonangol and German engineering firms Conjuncta and Gauff to develop a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Angola. The project aims to produce green ammonia, with the first phase targeting 400,000 tonnes annually and plans for future expansion. Leveraging existing infrastructure, including power generation, ports, and grid systems, the project will primarily focus on exporting green ammonia, positioning Angola as a significant player in the global green…
Avista to acquire 10% stake in 3 GW North Plains Connector transmission project
Avista has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to take a 10% ownership stake in the North Plains Connector, a 3 GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line by Grid United’s subsidiary. This 420-mile line will connect the US eastern and western electric grids between Montana and North Dakota, enabling bi-directional power transport from various generation sources. The North Plains Connector, linking the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Western Interconnection, and Southwest Power Pool, will enhance…