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TotalEnergies launches pilot project for floating wind turbine in North Sea

Global, News

TotalEnergies has initiated a pilot project to provide renewable energy to an oil and gas platform in the North Sea through a 3 MW floating wind turbine. The turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform, which is situated 220 km off the eastern coast of Scotland. It is expected to supply approximately 20% of the Culzean platform’s power requirements, supplementing the electricity generated by existing gas turbines. The floating wind turbine…

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India’s rooftop solar capacity grows by 1.1 GW in first half of 2024

India, News

India added 1.1 GW of rooftop solar capacity from January to June 2024, a 26% increase from the 873 MW added in the same period last year, according to a report by US-based research firm Mercom Capital. The report, titled “India Rooftop Solar Market,” highlighted that 731 MW of rooftop solar was installed in the second quarter of 2024, representing an 89% increase from 388 MW year-on-year. As of June, India’s total rooftop solar capacity…

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New Zealand increases fossil fuel generation as hydropower hits decade-low

Global, News

New Zealand has ramped up its fossil fuel generation to meet electricity demand, as hydropower generation drops to its lowest level in nearly a decade. According to energy think tank Ember, electricity generated from fossil fuels between January and July reached 4.36 TWh, marking a 67% increase from the same period in 2023. This 1.75 TWh increase in fossil fuel generation closely mirrors the 1.86 TWh decline in hydropower output over the same period. Hydropower…

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Gensol establishes US subsidiary to supply 2,000 MW of solar trackers

India, News

Gensol Engineering, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has announced the establishment of a subsidiary in the United States, aiming to supply over 2,000 MW of solar trackers annually by 2028.   The new subsidiary, Scorpius Trackers Inc, will be based in California, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing demand for solar energy infrastructure. The U.S. market currently deploys over 25,000 MW of solar trackers annually, making it the largest in the…

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ReNew signs deal with Microsoft to supply 437.6 MW of green energy

India, News

ReNew, a leading renewable energy company in India, has entered into an agreement with tech giant Microsoft to supply 437.6 MW of green electricity attributes annually. This agreement is one of the largest corporate renewable deals in India and supports Microsoft’s goal to become carbon-negative by 2030. Under the agreement, ReNew will produce over one million units of green electricity attributes each year. As part of the deal, ReNew has pledged to allocate approximately $15…

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Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible links to China forced labor

India, News

Since October, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained nearly $43 million worth of electronics equipment shipments from India under the 2022 Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This marks a new area of focus for the trade enforcement agency, which aims to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the US market. While CBP has not specified the types of detained electronics, industry sources indicate that polysilicon, a key material in…

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ZF Wind Power Coimbatore hits 50 GW gearbox milestone, plans expansion

India, News

ZF Wind Power has achieved a major milestone by producing 50 GW of wind turbine gearboxes at its Coimbatore plant.   ZF is investing €50 million to increase the plant’s production capacity from 9 GW to 12 GW, aiming to reach 25 GW globally. This expansion will create 225 new jobs and support rising demand in both domestic and international markets, especially from India and the US. ZF is also preparing for onshore and offshore wind…

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Poland commits $1.2 billion to kickstart first nuclear power plant project

Global, News

Poland has allocated 4.6 billion zloty ($1.2 billion) from its 2025 budget to begin developing the country’s first nuclear power plant, aiming to diversify its energy mix and lower electricity costs.   The initial funding marks the largest investment in Poland’s history, with the government projecting around 60 billion zloty needed for the 2025-2030 phase. The US will provide additional funding and technology for the project. The plant, expected to be located near the Baltic Sea,…

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TRIL secures $16.8 million in overseas orders

India, News

Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd (TRIL) has announced the winning of two export orders totalling $16.8 million (approximately Rs 1.41 billion). The first order, valued at $14 million, is from Linxon Global Sweden for 18 units of 20 MVA trackside traction transformers and 55 units of 7.5 MVA trackside autotransformers, to be completed by October 2025. The second order, worth $2.8 million, is from ArcelorMittal Mexico for a 175 MVA, 66kV electric arc furnace (EAF)…

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UJVN issues tender for E&M works of 300 MW Lakhwar MPP in Uttarakhand

India, News

UJVN has announced a tender for the electro-mechanical works of the 3×100 MW Lakhwar Multi-Purpose Project (MPP) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract is valued at Rs 5.958 billion and includes detailed design and engineering, manufacturing, shop assembly, testing, transportation, delivery, site storage, preservation, and a two-year guarantee for the electro-mechanical equipment and systems. Interested parties must submit their bids by September 30, 2024.