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Global demand for critical minerals for renewables to triple by 2030: UN

Global, News

Global demand for minerals crucial to renewable energy technologies is projected to nearly triple by 2030, according to a United Nations report. The UN Secretary-General’s expert panel on critical energy transition minerals has outlined recommendations for governments, industries, and stakeholders to ensure the energy transition is fair, sustainable, and equitable. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the need for justice and equity in the renewables revolution, with the panel’s recommendations set to be shared ahead of…

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Vedanta Aluminium launches high-conductivity products

India, News

Vedanta Aluminium unveiled two new products tailored for the power and transmission industry at PowerEdge 2024. The first, AL59 Ingot, offers superior electrical conductivity, ideal for remelting, while the second, an EC-grade Wire Rod, is designed for winding strip applications, providing a balance of strength, conductivity, and workability. Both products are precision-engineered for use in transformer and motor winding applications. With a wire rod production capacity of 650 kilotonnes, Vedanta Aluminium is the largest producer…

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PGCIL, Adani qualify for Jam Khambhaliya Pooling Station augmentation bids

India, News

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) have qualified to open initial price bids for the Jam Khambhaliya Pooling Station augmentation scheme in Gujarat. PFC Consulting Ltd (PFCCL) is coordinating the bidding process under the ISTS scheme, “Augmentation of transformation capacity at Jam Khambhaliya PS (GIS),” which could progress to an e-reverse auction (e-RA) based on initial bids. The winner will be chosen through final price bids from the…

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Suzlon secures order of 1,166 MW from NTPC

India, News

Renewable energy provider Suzlon has won a 1,166 MW order from NTPC Green Energy to supply and install 370 wind turbine generators (WTGs) in Gujarat. This includes two NTPC Renewable Energy projects and one project by IndianOil NTPC Green Energy, equipped with S144 WTGs and a hybrid lattice tubular tower. Each turbine has a rated capacity of 3.15 MW. Suzlon will handle the equipment supply, project execution, and operations and maintenance services post-commissioning. This order…

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Iberdrola begins construction of 376 MW Broadsound solar project in Queensland

Global, News

Iberdrola’s Australian subsidiary has commenced construction of the 376MW Broadsound Solar and 180MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Queensland. The project, expected to be completed by mid-2026, will generate power for 145,000 homes and create up to 350 jobs during its two-year construction phase. Located near Rockhampton, the Broadsound project will be situated on the land of the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala people, with Iberdrola establishing a community benefit fund to support local needs…

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EnBW wins bids for 184 MW solar parks in German auction

Global, News

Energy producer and supplier Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) has secured winning bids for seven solar parks in an open-field photovoltaic (PV) auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The projects, with a combined output of 184 MW, will be developed across Germany. Five of the solar parks will be constructed in Baden-Württemberg, located in southwest Germany, at sites in Langenburg, Mulfingen, Adelsheim, Geislingen-Erlaheim, and Sigmaringen-Gutenstein. Additional solar parks will be built in Lauenhagen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,…

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Bureau Veritas acquires ArcVera Renewables

Global, News

Inspection and certification provider Bureau Veritas has acquired ArcVera Renewables, a leading consulting and technical services provider for wind, solar, and energy storage projects. Although the financial details of the deal were not disclosed, the acquisition is part of Bureau Veritas’s LEAP | 28 strategy, which aims to enhance its renewable energy services, particularly in North America. ArcVera Renewables has earned a reputation for excellence in due diligence and operational verification of renewable energy projects….

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

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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 receives ASN approval for first nuclear reaction at Flamanville 3 reactor

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France’s nuclear safety authority, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN), has granted EDF a critical divergence agreement for the Flamanville 3 reactor, allowing the initiation of its first nuclear reaction. Following the fuel loading in May 2024, this marks a significant milestone for the European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) teams. The divergence process will trigger a stable nuclear reaction at a very low power level, just 0.2% of the reactor’s capacity. Afterwards, a detailed testing phase will…

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India adds 3.6 GW solar open access capacity in first half of 2024, a 153% surge

India, News

India added 3.6 GW of solar open access capacity in the first half of 2024, marking a 153% increase from the 1.4 GW installed during the same period in 2023, according to a report by Mercom India. This addition surpasses the total annual installations of all previous years. In Q2 2024 alone, the country added 1.8 GW of solar open access capacity, representing a 152% year-over-year increase compared to 712.8 MW in Q2 2023. Adani…