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8 Rivers, Siemens to develop 270 MW zero-emissions CO₂ turbine

Global, News

8 Rivers, Siemens to develop 270 MW zero-emissions CO₂ turbine 8 Rivers Capital, a leader in decarbonisation technology, is collaborating with Siemens Energy to develop a zero-emissions turbine capable of generating 270MW of electricity using captured carbon dioxide (CO₂). This project, which began in late 2023, focuses on the development of direct-fired supercritical CO₂ turbines for various applications and fuel types. Siemens Energy has selected a commercially available generator to work in conjunction with the…

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RWE secures 4 GW offshore wind sites in North Sea for €250 million

Global, News

RWE has secured two offshore wind sites in the North Sea, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, in the latest auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The sites, N-9.1 and N-9.2, are located between 110 km and 115 km northwest of Borkum island, near the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone. RWE’s winning bid for these sites amounted to €250 million. Each site is capable of supporting offshore wind farms with a capacity of…

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BJD raises concerns over Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram project

India, News

The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has expressed concern over the potential impact of Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram project on the tribal communities of Malkangiri district. The party’s “fact-finding” team, led by former minister Atanu S Nayak, reported to BJD president Naveen Patnaik that the recent budgetary allocation by the central government and the commitment to complete the project by February 2026 has heightened fears among the local tribal population. The team visited the…

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Honeywell, Repsol partner to advance biofuels, recycling technologies

India, News

Honeywell and Repsol are collaborating to develop and scale new technologies for producing biofuels and circular materials. The partnership will utilize Honeywell’s processes to convert waste materials like fats, oils, and biomass into renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, at Repsol’s refineries. Repsol is also considering Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology to enhance plastic recycling capabilities, aiming to recycle up to 90% of waste plastics. This collaboration supports Repsol’s goal of achieving…

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India’s Emerging Carbon Market: Balancing Economic Growth with Environmental Sustainability

Analysis, Features

With the global focus increasingly shifting towards carbon pricing as a tool to combat climate change, India’s efforts to design and implement an effective carbon market could have profound implications not only for its domestic climate goals but also for the global carbon trading landscape. Carbon pricing is globally recognized as a cost-effective mechanism to internalize the environmental costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In its essence, carbon pricing assigns a monetary value to GHG…

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Utilities at the Crossroads: Tackling the Energy Transition with Real-World Solutions

Analysis, Features

As the global push towards decarbonization intensifies, the role of utilities in the energy transition becomes increasingly critical. Utilities are at the forefront of efforts to decarbonize electricity supply and electrify energy demand, collectively known as the energy transition. They are tasked with increasing the share of renewable energy in their generation mixes, modernizing networks to integrate these variable power sources, and managing the diverse power needs of industry, households, and transportation. Additionally, utilities must…

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Tamil Nadu sets new record with 5,512 MW solar power generation

India, News

Tamil Nadu has achieved a new milestone in the solar power sector, generating 5,512 MW of solar power recently, surpassing the previous record of 5,398 MW set on March 5, 2024. On the day of this achievement, the absorption of power into the grid was 39.2 million units (MU), according to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco). This new record follows significant accomplishments in Tamil Nadu’s renewable energy sector, including a record wind…

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Reliance to commission first solar giga-factory by FY25

India, News

Reliance Industries Ltd plans to commission its first solar giga-factory by the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year as part of its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035. The factory will begin with 20 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and scale up in phases through 2026. Located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the facility will produce PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and glass at a single site. Reliance is also targeting sodium-ion…

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India plans major transmission schemes for 12 GW of green energy in Gujarat

India, News

Two major interstate transmission system (ISTS) schemes are under deliberation to support the upcoming green hydrogen and ammonia capacities in Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra regions. The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) is set to discuss these schemes, which have already been reviewed by the Western Region Power Committee (WRPC) earlier this year. These schemes aim to facilitate the transfer of nearly 12 GW of green energy, with an estimated cost of around Rs 92 billion….

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ACCIONA Energía secures 12-year contract for Croatia’s largest solar power project

Global, News

Spanish renewables developer ACCIONA Energía has been awarded a 12-year contract for difference (CfD) for its Promina solar power project in Croatia. The 189 MWp photovoltaic plant, currently under development, will be the largest solar facility in the country upon its completion in 2027. Located in Sibenik-Knin province, the Promina solar plant will feature 300,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules generating 320 GWh of clean electricity annually. This output will meet the energy needs of 69,000 homes…