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Centre, Himachal discuss 4,300 MW pump storage projects

India, News

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, held a meeting in Shimla to review Himachal Pradesh’s urban development initiatives and power sector advancements.  Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Public Works & Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, and senior state and central government officials attended the meeting, focusing on the state’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and hydroelectric projects. During the discussions, potential collaboration between Himachal Pradesh and the Bhakra Beas Management…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 7, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin Global shift towards sustainable energy drives $3.1 trillion investment surge EWEC receives three bids for 1,500 MW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi Cubico unveils Scout Moor II: 100 MW wind project to power 100,000 UK homes Singapore’s Punggol Digital District to feature first…

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SSE acquires developmental rights for 120MW BESS in Ireland’s Midlands

Global, News

SSE Renewables has acquired development rights from Low Carbon’s Grid Systems Services for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in County Offaly, Ireland.  The Thornsberry BESS project near Tullamore has received planning consent and grid connection approval, enabling 120MW import/export capacity to the national grid. Once operational, the system could supply backup power for 115,000 homes for up to two hours. Subject to a final investment decision, the project may be completed…

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Cubico unveils Scout Moor II: 100 MW wind project

Global, News

Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced Scout Moor II, a proposed 100 MW onshore wind project in England, situated near the existing Scout Moor wind farm between Edenfield, Rawtenstall, and Rochdale.  With planning approval, Scout Moor II could begin operations by 2030, delivering renewable electricity to over 100,000 homes and covering around 10 per cent of Greater Manchester’s residential energy needs. Cubico also plans to create a Community Wealth Fund and a Moorland Restoration and Management…

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Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia

Global, News

UAE’s Masdar has entered a joint study agreement with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to evaluate the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the Murum Hydroelectric Plant reservoir in Sarawak, Malaysia. The study will assess the technical feasibility, environmental impact, and economic viability of the project. If implemented, the floating solar plant would strengthen Sarawak’s renewable energy capacity and set a regional example for floating solar solutions.  Sarawak Energy Group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili…

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Westinghouse and Hyundai sign contract for reactors in Bulgaria

Global, News

A consortium of Westinghouse Electric Company and South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction has secured an engineering services contract with Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild.  This contract advances the project beyond the front-end engineering and design phase towards the construction of two AP1000 nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy site. The AP1000, a Generation III+ reactor known for its passive safety systems and modular design, will play a central role in Bulgaria’s energy diversification and security efforts.  The…

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EDF Renewables signs 20-year energy storage PPA with APS for 250 MW Beehive BESS

Global, News

EDF Renewables has secured a 20-year Energy Storage Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS) for the Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Peoria, Arizona.  This 250 MW, four-hour duration stand-alone battery system, totalling 1,000 MWh, will start construction in 2025 and is set for commercial operation by 2026.  Beehive BESS, equipped with lithium-ion batteries, inverters, transformers, and a substation, will store renewable energy to meet peak demand, supporting APS’s capacity needs. …

Power Sector News Roundup for November 4, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: IEA report forecasts US$2 trillion clean energy market growth, challenging oil industry dominance. Germany to bury nuclear waste, but toxic dispute remains unresolved. UK Government confirms rise in oil and gas headline tax alongside investment in clean energy. Asia to spend over USD 20 billion on EVs, according to a report. Moroccan government partners with Total Energies H2 for the ‘Chbika’ green hydrogen project. Blykalla and ABB partner to develop an SMR pilot facility…

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IEA report forecasts US$2 trillion clean energy market growth, challenging oil industry dominance

Global, News

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Energy Technology Perspectives 2024 report predicts rapid expansion in the clean energy market, with investments in solar PV, wind, electric vehicles, batteries, electrolysers, and heat pumps expected to triple by 2035, reaching over US$2 trillion.  This anticipated growth could rival the economic scale of the global oil market, marking a pivotal shift towards a sustainable economy. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol highlighted the interlinking of energy, industry, and trade policies…

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CCI acquires Dutch battery storage platform LCEGS

Global, News

S4 Energy, a subsidiary of Castleton Commodities International (CCI) specializing in grid-scale battery energy storage, has acquired Netherlands-based LC Energy’s battery storage platform, LCEGS.  This acquisition enhances the energy grid’s resilience by merging LCEGS’ development expertise with S4 Energy’s operational experience. Battery energy storage is crucial for Europe’s decarbonisation goals and grid stability. With increasing reliance on renewable energy and demand from sectors like data centres, battery storage is set to play a key role…