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SSEN Transmission has finalized contracts for the £900 million Orkney-Caithness 220kV subsea link, to improve renewable energy connectivity in Scotland. Construction is set to begin in September 2024, enabling up to 220 MW of renewable electricity to be integrated into the national grid. The project involves a new high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) subsea cable connecting Orkney to the mainland, a new substation at Finstown, and 14 km of underground cabling to Warebeth, with a 53…
Aker Solutions has secured a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract to design underwater substations for Renexia’s 2.8 GW Med Wind floating wind project off the coast of Trapani, Sicily. This marks the first large-scale floating offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean. The project will involve designing eight modules, positioned at seabed depths between 520m and 660m in the Strait of Sicily. These modules will serve as connection points for the floating turbines, transmitting energy…
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 Egypt’s first hybrid solar and battery energy storage system. Scatec will manage the engineering, procurement, and construction, along with asset management, operations, and maintenance services. The company aims to secure concessional financing and expects construction to begin in the…
As the global energy transition accelerates, a pressing question has emerged: how should renewable electricity be allocated to best reduce carbon emissions? The choice between using renewable electricity for hydrogen production or direct electrification has significant implications. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), using 1 terawatt-hour (TWh) of renewable electricity to electrify certain sectors can reduce emissions more than using the same electricity to produce hydrogen. For instance, using renewable electricity to displace coal…
In August 2024, Gujarat’s hydropower plants generated 1,067.3 million units (MU) of electricity, a rise from 308.7 MU in July, due to monsoon-driven water inflows filling the state’s dams, according to ANI. The Sardar Sarovar Dam was the largest contributor, generating over 800 MU, with its River Bed Power House (RBPH) and Canal Head Power House (CHPH) stations producing a combined total of 891 MU. Additional contributions came from the Ukai Dam, which generated 143.1…
RWE has started construction of a 7.5 MW ultra-fast battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Moerdijk power plant in the Netherlands. With a storage capacity of 11 MWh, the system aims to enhance grid stability by quickly providing or absorbing electricity within milliseconds. The Moerdijk BESS is a key part of the system integration solutions for OranjeWind, an offshore wind project in collaboration with TotalEnergies. The project will help integrate renewable energy into the…
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) welcomed a record 800 delegates to its annual symposium in London, where key topics included nuclear fuel, supply chains, financing, and the role of nuclear energy in global decarbonisation efforts. WNA Director-General Sama Bilbao y Leon noted the increasing interest from decision-makers outside the nuclear sector, emphasizing the appeal of nuclear energy for its clean, reliable, and socio-economic benefits. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) chief economist Huang Mingang expressed skepticism…
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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