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Brazil shuts down major hydroelectric plants due to severe drought, shifts focus to thermal, imported power

Global, News

Brazil has temporarily shut down two of its largest hydroelectric power plants due to a severe drought, as water levels in the River Madeira reach critically low levels. On August 7, the Electric Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE) advised the government to minimize hydropower usage and instead focus on thermal power sources and electricity imports from Argentina and Uruguay. The current drought conditions are expected to persist until November 30, according to Brazil’s National Water Agency….

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Engie Brasil Energia starts operations at Serra do Assuruá wind complex in Brazil

Global, News

Engie Brasil Energia has begun commercial operations for the first 15 turbines at its Serra do Assuruá wind complex in Bahia, Brazil. This initial phase contributes 8% of the project’s planned 846 MW capacity. The complex, one of ENGIE Group’s largest single-phase wind projects globally, is set to be fully operational by the end of 2025. Located in Gentio do Ouro, Serra do Assuruá will feature 24 wind farms with 188 turbines. This is Engie’s…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 21, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: Amazon invests in Greece’s largest wind energy project with three wind farms. China tightens solar PV investment guidelines to address overcapacity. SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia. Bekevar Wind Farm opens, providing 200 MW of renewable energy in Saskatchewan. Ofgem proposes £5-8 billion fund to accelerate UK energy transmission projects. TVA signs 10-year PPA for 14 GWh carbon-free energy with Smoky Hydro. Octopus Energy and Skyborn prequalified for French…

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SEFE, Eletrobras, and EnerTech partner to supply green hydrogen to Germany

Global, News

Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE), Eletrobras, and EnerTech have signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to deliver 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to Germany starting in 2030.  The partnership involves establishing a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil, utilizing electricity sourced from hydropower and other renewable options. SEFE will manage the production and shipment of green ammonia to Germany and oversee the distribution of green hydrogen across its European network.  In a separate development,…

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Ocean Winds submits planning application for 2 GW offshore wind farm

Global, News

Ocean Winds (OW) has submitted its first planning consent application for onshore works to Aberdeenshire Council for the 2 GW Caledonia offshore wind project in Scotland.  This follows the completion of the project’s environmental impact assessment (EIA), which includes detailed studies of both onshore and offshore infrastructure. The onshore component of the Caledonia project includes a substation and underground cables to transmit power generated by the offshore facility. Aberdeenshire Council has opened a formal public…

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Nordex secures order for 19 turbines for Québec wind project

Global, News

The Nordex Group has received an order to supply 19 N163/5.X wind turbines for an undisclosed wind farm in Québec, Canada.  Scheduled for delivery in summer 2026, the turbines will be mounted on 125-meter tubular steel towers and equipped with Nordex’s Advanced Anti-icing System, designed for cold climates to enhance performance during winter.  This order is part of Nordex’s efforts to support high electricity production in colder regions. The Nordex Group, with over 53 GW…

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IEA report forecasts US$2 trillion clean energy market growth, challenging oil industry dominance

Global, News

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives 2024 report predicts rapid expansion in the clean energy market, with investments in solar PV, wind, electric vehicles, batteries, electrolysers, and heat pumps expected to triple by 2035, reaching over US$2 trillion.  This anticipated growth could rival the economic scale of the global oil market, marking a pivotal shift towards a sustainable economy. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol highlighted the interlinking of energy, industry, and trade policies…

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Power T&D dominates order inflows for Kalpataru Projects in FY25

India, News

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) reported cumulative order inflows of Rs 118.65 billion for FY25, covering the period from April 1 to October 28, 2024. The power transmission and distribution (T&D) segment led the inflows, contributing over 50%, or Rs 59.86 billion.  As of September 30, 2024, KPIL’s outstanding order book totalled Rs 606.31 billion, with the power T&D segment accounting for 36.7% (Rs 222.69 billion). KPIL holds a leading position (L1) for additional orders…

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World Nuclear Performance 2024

Analysis, Features

In a world grappling with the urgency of climate goals and clean energy transitions, the World Nuclear Performance Report 2024, produced by the World Nuclear Association, presents a compelling narrative on the global nuclear industry’s role in reducing emissions and enhancing energy security. Through facts, case studies, and country-specific insights, the report highlights nuclear energy’s capacity to deliver dependable, carbon-free power and keep pace with rising global electricity demands. Nuclear’s Vital Statistics: Performance on a…

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Scatec ASA’s Egypt Green Hydrogen project secures €30 million grant

Global, News

Scatec ASA’s Egypt Green Hydrogen project has signed an agreement with the PtX Development Fund, securing a €30 million grant to support the project, which has a total capital expenditure of approximately €500 million. The PtX Development Fund, created by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and KfW, aims to promote Power-to-X projects in developing and emerging countries. This funding will contribute to Scatec’s green hydrogen production efforts, aligning with the fund’s…