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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…

India surpasses 200 GW renewable energy milestone
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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…

AI’s Rising Energy Demand is Reshaping the Future of Data Centers and Power Supply

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At Climate Week in New York, discussions are centered on the rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence. Last week, it was revealed that Microsoft would use electricity from the resurrected Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power its data centers. In a recent report, Bloomberg highlighted that OpenAI had approached the Biden administration regarding plans for large-scale data centers, each capable of consuming energy equivalent to that of a whole city. This trend is…