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Huasun and ITRAMAS to develop 1.5GW solar projects in Malaysia

Huasun Energy has partnered with Malaysian solar power developer ITRAMAS to develop 1.5GW of photovoltaic projects. Announced at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia 2024, the collaboration will advance...

Swedish firm OX2 buys 1GW onshore wind project in Australia

Renewable energy developer OX2 has acquired its first onshore wind project in Western Australia, with a planned capacity of 1GW. Located north of Perth, the project is in the early development stages and will include a 100MW battery energy storage...

Ontario Power to operate Pickering nuclear units until 2026

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted Ontario Power Generation (OPG) an extension to operate units 5 to 8 of the Pickering nuclear generating station (PNGS) until the end of 2026, extending the previous deadline of December 31...

World leaders gather in Baku for pre-COP29 meeting

Ahead of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, global leaders gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the pre-COP meeting from 10–11 October.  The session, titled Enhance Ambition and Enable Action...

SSEN Transmission open offshore hub in Inverness

SSEN Transmission has officially opened a new offshore hub in Inverness, Scotland, designed to accommodate up to 100 people and serve as a collaborative space for companies involved in regional energy projects. The hub, housed within SSEN’s existing...

SSE and FuturEnergy submit plans for Irish wind farm

SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have submitted a planning application for the 122 MW Cummeennabuddoge wind farm to An Bord Pleanala, Ireland’s national planning authority. The project, located 5km northwest of Ballyvourney on the Cork-Kerry...

Inkia Energy approvED to expand Peru’s Sunny solar plant

Peruvian power generator Inkia Energy has received environmental approval to expand its Sunny solar power plant from 228 MWp to 338 MWp.  This expansion is part of the company’s broader plan to establish a solar hub in Peru, contributing...

UK secures £24bn in green energy investments

The UK government has secured over £24 billion ($31.39 billion) in private investments for innovative energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024. These investments are expected to create thousands of jobs and...

Seaspan to manufacture SMR components for Westinghouse

Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seaspan to produce essential components for its AP1000 and AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership will support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally...

Vestas and Fortum settle arbitration over Russian wind energy projects

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas and Nordic energy company Fortum have settled their arbitration dispute regarding wind energy projects in Russia. Both parties agreed to drop all past, present, and future claims, with the settlement terms...

US to hold first offshore wind lease auction in Gulf of Maine in October

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) will hold its first offshore wind energy lease auction for the Gulf of Maine on 29 October 2024. The auction will offer leases for eight areas off the coasts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, with the...

OECD net electricity production rises 5.4% in June 2024

According to the latest release from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total net electricity production in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries reached 902.8 TWh in June 2024, reflecting a 5.4% year-on-year...

VPI to invest in 500 MW battery storage projects across Germany

Energy company VPI plans to invest up to €450 million in battery storage projects in Germany, aiming to develop 500 MW of capacity over the next three to five years. This investment aligns with Germany’s goal of generating 80% of its electricity from...

Scatec signs PPA for 1 GW solar and 100 MW battery storage project in Egypt

Norwegian energy company Scatec has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for a 1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt. The 25-year, USD-denominated agreement marks...

South Africa wins €400m for solar and wind projects from EIB and FirstRand

Several solar and wind projects in South Africa will receive €400 million through a joint initiative between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and South Africa’s FirstRand Bank. The investment, with each party contributing €200 million, aims to...

Qatar considers increasing stake in Iberdrola beyond 10%

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), with assets valued at $475 billion, is looking to increase its stake in Spain’s leading utility company, Iberdrola, from 8.8% to over 10%, according to local Spanish media reports. This move would further solidify...

EnBW plans €3 billion capital increase to boost Germany’s energy transition

EnBW is in discussions with its major shareholders about a potential capital increase of €3 billion to manage the rising costs of investing in Germany’s energy transition. The utility stated that the decision regarding a possible share issue...

DTEK to invest €140 million in 200 MW energy storage systems across Ukraine

DTEK plans to establish a series of energy storage systems (ESS) across Ukraine, with a total capacity of 200 MW, aimed at enhancing the nation’s green and secure energy infrastructure. The project will involve a €140 million investment and is...

Westinghouse and Hyundai partner to explore nuclear power opportunities in Sweden and Finland

Westinghouse Electric has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to pursue nuclear power plant (NPP) projects in Sweden and Finland. The collaboration will focus on deploying Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor technology, with...

GE Vernova secures 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania

GE Vernova has secured a 140 MW wind turbine order in Romania from Public Power Corporation Renewables (PPCR). The company will supply, install, and commission 23 turbines, each with a 6.1MW capacity, for a wind project in Vaslui County. The...

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