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Sumitomo and CEP Solar to deliver 1.5GW of clean energy projects in Virginia

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Sumitomo Corporation, through its Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Perennial Power Holdings, has partnered with CEP Solar to develop over 1.5GW of solar and battery storage assets in Virginia, US.  This joint venture will combine CEP Solar’s local expertise with Sumitomo’s project finance capabilities, accelerating the expansion of renewable energy in the region. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025. Takuya Yoshizawa, president of Perennial Power Holdings, highlighted that the partnership enhances geographic diversity…

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Masdar and Presight to launch AI tool for managing assets globally

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UAE-based Masdar has teamed up with Presight to create an AI-driven asset management tool aimed at optimising its global renewable energy projects.  The tool will leverage big data analytics and generative AI to process billions of data points generated by Masdar’s solar panels and wind turbines. This collaboration seeks to enhance operational efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and boost renewable energy production by shifting from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies. Presight CEO Thomas Pramotedham emphasized the…

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Tembo Global secures PPA for 124 MW solar project in Maharashtra

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Tembo Global Industries announced it has secured its first power purchase agreement (PPA) from the Maharashtra government for a 124 MW solar project.  The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 5.95 billion, is expected to be completed within 18 months, the company said in an exchange filing. This solar initiative will not only bolster the local energy supply but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region. Tembo’s investment in solar energy…

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Alcazar Energy acquires rights for 968MW of renewable projects in Serbia

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Sustainable infrastructure fund Alcazar Energy Partners has signed agreements with RP Global to acquire rights for 968MW of renewable energy projects in Serbia. The deal includes Project Celzijus 1, a 200MW onshore wind farm, and a pipeline of 768MW in wind and solar projects. Project Celzijus 1, located in the Western Balkans, is set to cost $300 million and create 800 jobs during construction. The wind farm will generate clean energy to power over 31,000…

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Google signs deal with Kairos for 500MW nuclear projects by 2035

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Google has signed a master plant development agreement with Kairos Power to generate clean energy for its AI data centres using small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The agreement outlines a plan to deploy 500MW of advanced nuclear power projects across the US by 2035. Kairos Power will oversee the development, construction, and operation of a series of advanced reactor plants, providing Google with energy, ancillary services, and environmental attributes through power purchase agreements. The first…

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Australia’s largest wind farm begins supplying power to Victoria’s grid

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The 1.3GW Golden Plains wind farm, located in Rokewood, Victoria, has begun supplying renewable energy to the state’s electricity grid.  As the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere, it will generate 4,000 GWh annually, covering 9% of Victoria’s energy needs and powering 765,000 homes when fully operational. The project includes a 300MW battery to store surplus energy, ensuring reliable supply during peak demand. The wind farm’s construction created 700 jobs, with 70 permanent roles…

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Huasun and ITRAMAS to develop 1.5GW solar projects in Malaysia

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Huasun Energy has partnered with Malaysian solar power developer ITRAMAS to develop 1.5GW of photovoltaic projects. Announced at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia 2024, the collaboration will advance Malaysia’s clean energy future, beginning in 2025. Under the agreement, Huasun will supply ITRAMAS with high-efficiency heterojunction technology (HJT) modules exceeding 700W for large-scale solar projects. This partnership aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which targets 70% renewable energy by…

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SSE and FuturEnergy submit plans for Irish wind farm

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SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have submitted a planning application for the 122 MW Cummeennabuddoge wind farm to An Bord Pleanala, Ireland’s national planning authority. The project, located 5km northwest of Ballyvourney on the Cork-Kerry border, aims to power 81,900 homes annually and contribute to Ireland’s clean energy goals. The 17-turbine wind farm could produce 375,000 MWh of electricity per year, displacing 4.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifespan. The project will generate…

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Seaspan to manufacture SMR components for Westinghouse

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Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seaspan to produce essential components for its AP1000 and AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership will support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally, including the manufacturing of components like pipe spools and steel structures. Seaspan’s expertise in large-scale custom fabrication positions the company to enter the nuclear sector. For each AP1000 unit built outside Canada, Westinghouse estimates a contribution of nearly C$1 billion…

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India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone

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India has crossed a major milestone in its renewable energy journey, with the nation’s total renewable energy capacity reaching 201.45 GW as of October 10, 2024, according to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). When including the 8,180 MW of nuclear power, non-fossil fuel-based energy now accounts for nearly half of India’s total installed electricity generation capacity, which stands at 452.69 GW. Solar power leads India’s renewable energy contributions, generating 90.76 GW, followed by wind power…