Saatvik Solar has delivered 70.2 MW of high-efficiency Mono PERC 545Wp solar modules for SJVN Limited’s power project in Punjab. These high-performance modules, made from single-crystal silicon, are designed to maximize energy output, even in low-light conditions, and feature a uniform black appearance. Their design makes them especially suitable for projects where space needs to be used efficiently.
Colombia announced plans to attract $40 billion in investment to support its transition from fossil fuels to a low-carbon economy. Under President Gustavo Petro, the government halted new oil, coal, and gas exploration last year, reinforcing its commitment to combating climate change. Environment Minister Susana Muhamad revealed that seven ministries will launch projects aimed at making Colombia a net-zero emitter by 2050. The move has sparked debate in the country, where fossil fuels account for…
ScottishPower Renewables has entered a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply 64 SG 14-236 DD turbines, each rated at 15MW, for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) offshore wind farm off England’s east coast. With a capacity close to 1GW, EA2 will generate enough energy to power nearly one million homes, supporting the UK’s mission to lead in clean energy. The turbines feature 236m rotor diameters, with 115m blades manufactured at Siemens…
The Swedish government has denied 13 applications for offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, south of the Sea of Åland, citing national defence interests. The rejected projects include Arkona, Aurora, Baltic Offshore Beta, Cirrus, and others, as they posed potential conflicts with Sweden’s military operations. This decision affects various developers, including Hexicon’s joint venture Freja Offshore, which will halt its Cirrus and Dyning projects. Defence Minister Pål Jonson emphasized that in the current security…
Skipper Ltd announced its highest-ever closing order book of Rs 65.9 billion, with 85% from domestic orders and 15% from exports. The company recorded an order inflow of Rs 16.6 billion in Q2 FY25 (July to September 2024), with key domestic contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) and state electricity boards. Export orders primarily came from North and South America. Year-to-date order inflows from April 1 to October 28, 2024, totaled Rs…
NTPC has synthesised CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen produced from a PEM electrolyser to create methanol at its Vindhyachal plant. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh, speaking at the company’s 50th Raising Day, highlighted that both the CO2 capture plant and the CO2-to-methanol plant are the first of their kind globally, a historic advancement in sustainable fuel production. NTPC is also progressing in areas like Gen-4 ethanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel. The company…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured three major orders from Adani Power Ltd and its subsidiary Mahan Energen Ltd to supply main plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, and generators, and oversee the erection and commissioning of three upcoming supercritical coal-based power projects. The total value of these orders exceeds Rs 110 billion, excluding GST. The projects awarded to BHEL are: Kawai (Phase-II), 2×800-MW, Rajasthan Kawai (Phase-III), 2×800-MW, Rajasthan Mahan (Phase-III), 2×800-MW, Madhya Pradesh The…
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