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Germany’s wind power shortfall drives up Europe’s energy prices
 Germany, Europe’s largest wind power producer, is experiencing its most prolonged period of below-average wind power generation since early 2021, as reported by Reuters. This shortfall is attributed to low wind speeds since October 2024. Wind power, which is Germany’s primary electricity source, typically peaks in winter when wind speeds are highest. The reduced…
Nextracker delivers first 100% US-manufactured solar trackers under IRA
Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh)…
Longroad Energy signs PPA with Meta for 300 MWac 1000 Mile solar project
Longroad Energy has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Meta for the entire output of its 300 MWac 1000 Mile solar project in Yoakum County, Texas. The energy produced will be supplied to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) grid and support Meta’s data center operations. The 1000 Mile solar project, Longroad’s first in…
World Bank and AfDB unveil $40bn programme for Africa
The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have outlined terms for African countries to secure $40bn in power finance under the Mission 300 programme. This initiative seeks to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, Bloomberg reports. Currently, sub-Saharan Africa’s electricity access ranges from 1% in South Sudan to 94% in South…
Adani Green incorporates two renewable energy subsidiaries
Adani Green Energy Limited has incorporated two new step-down subsidiaries, ARE64L Step-One Renewable Energy Limited and ARE64L Step-Two Renewable Energy Limited, on May 7, 2026. The newly formed companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four Limited (ARE64L), which is a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited. The company holds a 50% stake…
CEA issues guidelines to reduce geological risks in hydropower projects
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), with the approval of the Ministry of Power, has issued guidelines titled “New Methodologies for Adoption during Investigation, Tender and Construction Stage of Hydel Projects for Minimizing Geological Uncertainty in Hydro Tunnels.” The guidelines aim to address recurring geological challenges that have contributed to time and cost overruns in hydropower…
