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UK Crown Estate launches second phase of Celtic Sea floating wind farm leasing round

Global, News

The UK’s Crown Estate has initiated the second phase of its offshore wind leasing round 5, focusing on the development of floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea. This phase, which began on 8 August 2024, invites bidders to submit detailed plans for the construction of wind farms and their potential socio-economic contributions to coastal communities in South Wales and southwest England. The advancement to this phase was made possible by comprehensive environmental assessments conducted…

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SEG Solar inaugurates 585W Yukon series module at new Houston facility

Global, News

SEG Solar, a US-based PV manufacturer, has inaugurated its 585W Yukon series module at a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, marking a significant milestone as one of the first manufacturers to produce solar modules in the United States. The fully operational facility, which spans 250,000 square feet, is equipped with state-of-the-art production lines designed to handle 182mm and 210mm N-type cells. The facility has an annual production capacity of 2 GW and features fully…

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Ukrnafta launches tender for 76.4 MW gas generator sets, valued at $38.3 million

Global, News

Ukrnafta, Ukraine’s largest oil producer, has announced 16 tenders to purchase gas generator sets totaling 76.4 MW in capacity, with an expected acquisition cost of UAH 1.576 billion (approximately $38.3 million) before VAT. The tenders, scheduled for August 26-27, aim to secure generators with capacities ranging from 1 MW to 14 MW, to be delivered by December 31, 2025. The company plans to acquire various generator capacities, including two sets of 1-1.3 MW, one set…

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UK, Polish agencies provide €249m guarantee for Turkey’s 390 MW solar project

Global, News

UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Polish export credit agency KUKE have teamed up to provide a €249 million loan guarantee for Turkish renewable energy firm Kalyon Enerji. The guarantee, arranged by Standard Chartered Bank, will finance the construction of a 390 MW solar project across Turkey’s provinces of Bor-Nigde, Gaziantep, and Sanliurfa-Viransehir, set to become the country’s second-largest solar initiative. Once completed, the solar farms will supply clean energy to over 65,000 Turkish households annually….

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BW ESS, Penso Power sign seven-year tolling agreement with Shell for UK’s Bramley BESS

Global, News

Energy storage operator BW ESS and developer Penso Power have secured a seven-year tolling agreement with Shell for their Bramley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Hampshire, UK. This marks the UK’s first long-term tolling agreement for a single BESS asset, potentially setting a new revenue model for future energy storage projects across Europe. Under the agreement, Shell will manage the trading of the 100MW/330MWh Bramley BESS in various ancillary services and wholesale markets, providing…

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Holtec International progresses with UK Generic Design Assessment for SMR-300 reactor

Global, News

US nuclear company Holtec International has passed the first step of the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) for its SMR-300 small modular reactor (SMR) design. The GDA is conducted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency, and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to assess the safety, security, and environmental protection aspects of nuclear power plant designs for potential deployment in Britain. Saffron Price-Finnerty, the Environment Agency’s new reactors programme manager, stated that they…

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Carbon Minus wins Rs 39.6 billion contracts for solar projects in Maharashtra

India, News

Carbon Minus Energy Private Limited has secured contracts worth Rs 39.6 billion from Maharashtra State Power Generation Corporation (MSPGCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for developing 904 MW of decentralized solar power projects across the state. Out of the total capacity, MSEDCL has awarded 730 MW, while MSPGCL has allocated 174 MW.  The projects are aimed at agricultural feeder-level solarization under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0, a part of…

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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Toyota Tsusho expands Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II to 654 MW capacity

Global, News

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, alongside Eurus Energy, Engie S.A., and Orascom Construction PLC, has announced an expansion of the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II in Egypt, increasing its capacity from 504 MW to 654 MW. This development will make it the largest wind farm in Africa by installed capacity, aligning with Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is located in the…

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Octopus Energy and Skyborn prequalified for French offshore wind tender

Global, News

Octopus Energy Generation, in partnership with Skyborn Renewables, has been selected by the French government to participate in the ninth offshore wind tender. The winners are expected to be announced in late 2025. Skyborn Renewables brings over 20 years of offshore wind development experience, including the recent commissioning of the 500 MW Fécamp wind farm in partnership with EDF Renewables, Enbridge Inc., and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Skyborn also has another offshore…