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Maharashtra’s solar park under MSKVY 2.0 begins supplying power

India, News

The first solar park under the MukhyaMantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0) has started generating daytime power for farmers in Dhondalgaon village, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district, Maharashtra. Led by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL), the 3 MW solar project is part of the state’s larger goal of developing 9,200 MW of solar energy under MSKVY 2.0 to solarise 30% of feeders by 2025. The project, developed on 13 acres of public…

How Robotics is Revolutionizing Power Infrastructure

Power 101

Robots are transforming the power sector by making operations safer, faster, and more efficient. Integrating advanced technologies such as drones, AI, and autonomous robots is revolutionizing how infrastructure is maintained and repaired. According to a MarketsandMarkets report, the global utility drone market is expected to grow from USD 150 million in 2020 to USD 630 million by 2025. The increasing use of robots for grid inspections, repairs, and vegetation management, allows faster data collection and…

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Orano selects Oak Ridge for uranium enrichment plant

Global, News

Orano, a state-owned uranium producer, has announced Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the preferred site for its new multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility in the US. The facility is expected to bolster the country’s domestic nuclear fuel supply, a critical move following recent legislation banning the import of Russian low-enriched uranium. Tennessee’s Nuclear Energy Fund, with $60 million available, will support the project, though the total cost of the facility has not been disclosed. The plant, expected…

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Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan launch Black Sea power line

Global, News

Romania, Hungary, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have officially launched the Black Sea power line project aimed at enhancing the European Union’s renewable energy capacity. The project, developed in response to the EU’s need for energy diversification following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is expected to strengthen the region’s energy security. The initiative involves constructing an undersea cable that will connect wind farms in Azerbaijan’s Caspian Sea to Romania and Hungary via Georgia, supplying renewable energy to the…

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EDF Renewables acquires Shell’s stake in South Korean offshore wind project

Global, News

EDF Renewables has completed the acquisition of Shell Overseas Holdings’ shares in West Sea Energy 1, entering South Korea’s offshore wind sector. West Sea Energy 1 focuses on developing a high-power offshore wind project with a maximum capacity of 1.5 GW, the first offshore wind facility owned by EDF Renewables in South Korea. This acquisition aligns with EDF Renewables’ strategic goals to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to secure an electricity…

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Scottish Government approves 228 MW Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System

Global, News

The Scottish Government has approved the construction and operation of the 228 MW Smeaton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Dalkeith, East Lothian. This project is part of Kona Energy’s collaboration with the Electricity System Operator (ESO) and National Grid to address energy constraints and enhance network stability. Kona Energy, in partnership with Zenobē, Eku, and Field, co-authored a proposal to use batteries to reduce public costs associated with energy constraints. With advisory support from…

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Lhyfe signs five-year deal with H2 MOBILITY for green hydrogen supply in Germany

Global, News

Lhyfe has entered a five-year agreement with H2 MOBILITY Deutschland to supply green hydrogen for the transport sector. Initial deliveries will target four H2 MOBILITY fuel stations in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, starting with locations in Ludwigshafen and Frankenthal. The hydrogen, classified as Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), will be generated from renewable power sources at Lhyfe’s upcoming production site in Schwäbisch Gmünd. In addition to its German partnership, Lhyfe is collaborating with OX2 and…

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RWE installs offshore converter platform at 1.4 GW Sofia wind farm

Global, News

RWE has installed a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore converter platform (OCP) at the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in UK waters. This technology is crucial for converting high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) to HVDC, enabling efficient energy transmission. The project remains on track to be fully operational by 2026, providing enough electricity to power 1.2 million UK homes. The OCP, which took over two and a half years and more than 13 million hours…

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China to host summit to increase clean tech exports to African nations

Global, News

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host the ninth Forum on China-African Cooperation Summit on August 4, aiming to encourage the 50 African nations in attendance to purchase more of China’s renewable energy technologies, according to Reuters. In return, China pledges to increase loans and investments across the continent, focusing on green energy. China is keen to expand its green energy tech exports, especially for electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels, before Western tariffs come into…

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QatarEnergy announces new solar mega project to double solar capacity

Global, News

QatarEnergy has announced plans to launch a new solar mega project that will more than double the country’s solar energy output. The project aims to increase Qatar’s photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity to approximately 4 GW by constructing one of the world’s largest solar plants in Dukhan, with a capacity of 2 GW. This new facility will expand QatarEnergy’s existing solar portfolio, which includes the Al-Kharsaah plant, inaugurated in 2022 with an 800 MW capacity, and…