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SAEL to convert 2 million tonnes of paddy stubble into clean power
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

The Sustainable and Affordable Energy for Life Industries Limited (SAEL) plans to procure 2 million tonnes of paddy stubble in 2025 for conversion into clean electricity through its fuel aggregation network. The company operates 11 waste-to-energy plants across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan with a combined capacity of 165 MW. The initiative is expected to cut around 300,000 tonnes of carbon equivalent emissions. Laxit Awla, CEO and executive director of SAEL Industries Limited, said that crop…

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National Grid Renewables begins construction of 100MW Apple River Solar project
By November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

National Grid Renewables has started construction on the 100MW Apple River Solar project in Polk County, Wisconsin. Scheduled to commence operations in late 2025, the project will generate clean energy sufficient to power approximately 26,000 homes annually. The solar farm will use First Solar Series 6 Plus bifacial modules. Construction is being handled by The Boldt Company, creating 150 jobs. Once operational, Apple River will supply power to Xcel Energy, serving customers in the Upper…

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Alcazar Energy signs MoU for 2 GW onshore wind farm in Egypt
By November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Alcazar Energy Partners has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) to develop a 2 GW onshore wind farm in Egypt. The project aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, focusing on renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The wind farm is expected to generate clean electricity for more than 1.3 million households while preventing the release of up to 4.7 million tonnes of…

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B&W secures $246m coal-to-natural gas conversion project for AES Indiana
By November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Babcock & Wilcox’s (B&W) Thermal segment has received full notice to proceed on a $246 million coal-to-natural gas conversion project at AES Indiana’s Petersburg Generating Station. The project involves converting two coal-fired boilers at the 1.16 GW Petersburg plant to operate on natural gas, significantly lowering the facility’s carbon footprint. B&W Thermal will handle the design and installation of the new natural gas system, air systems, and associated equipment. B&W Construction (BWCC) will manage the…

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India’s climate policies set to cut 4 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030: Report
By November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

India’s climate policies are on track to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes from 2020 to 2030, leading to a 24% drop in coal-based power generation, according to a report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). This projection surpasses India’s COP26 commitment to reduce emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030. CEEW’s analysis reveals that policies across India’s power, residential, and transport sectors saved 440 million tonnes of CO2…

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NSW approves Liverpool Range wind farm expansion
By November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

The New South Wales (NSW) government has approved an amendment to expand the Liverpool Range wind project to 1.3 GW by utilizing fewer, more efficient turbines. Initially approved in 2018, the project modification requested in 2022 aims to boost energy generation with updated technology and a reduced turbine count. Located northeast of Mudgee in NSW’s Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), the $2 billion investment will create 550 jobs during construction and 47 permanent roles…

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Squadron receives approval for 700MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm in NSW
By November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Tattarang’s Squadron Energy has secured approval from the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to construct the Spicers Creek Wind Farm, a 700MW renewable energy project in Wiradjuri Country, 25km north-east of Wellington within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ). The project will include up to 117 wind turbines, battery storage, and supporting infrastructure, marking it as one of the largest wind farms approved in NSW. Once operational, Spicers Creek is expected…

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