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O2 Power signs renewable energy PPA with East Central Railway

O2 Power Private Limited has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with East Central Railways (ECR) for the supply of 100 MW Round-The-Clock (RTC) Renewable Energy (RE) power in India. In January 2024, O2 Power won 100 MW RTC RE power project at a tariff of Rs 4.37 per kWh. Bids for supply of 750 MW RTC RE power projects with or without storage anywhere in India were invited by Railway Energy Management Company Limited…

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Scaling power solutions to net zero by 2050 hindered by funding gaps

Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 requires substantial financial support, but experts at the London Climate Technology Show 2024 highlighted a persistent lack of investment in key sectors like carbon capture, grid efficiency, and decarbonizing buildings. Speakers pointed to over-regulation and misaligned funding priorities as significant barriers.  Teele Niidas, CMO of UP Catalyst, stressed the need to redirect trillions invested in technologies like AI towards scalable carbon capture solutions with clear financial returns.  Celestine Cheong…

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Construction begins on ACT’s 250 MW Williamsdale BESS

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government and Eku Energy have commenced construction of the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 250 MW/500 MWh project under the ACT Government’s Big Canberra Battery initiative.  Scheduled to begin operations in 2026, the BESS will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of Canberra for two hours during peak demand, playing a pivotal role in achieving the ACT’s net-zero emissions target by 2045. The project will create 200…

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ENGIE partners with Meta for 260MW solar project in Texas

ENGIE North America has signed an environmental attributes purchase agreement (EAPA) with Meta to supply 260MW of renewable energy from its Sypert Branch solar project near Austin, Texas.  The solar facility, located close to Meta’s data centre in Temple, will deliver 100% of its output to Meta, advancing the tech giant’s renewable energy portfolio, which already exceeds 12GW. Set to begin operations in late 2025, Sypert Branch will contribute to ENGIE’s 8GW North American renewable…

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Delhi Metro’s Blue Line awarded carbon-neutral certification

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line, connecting Yamuna Bank with Vaishali in Ghaziabad, has received carbon-neutral certification, marking a significant milestone for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Officials highlighted this achievement as part of DMRC’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. This certification follows similar recognition for DMRC’s corporate headquarters at Metro Bhawan and staff quarters in Sector-50, Noida.  DMRC aims to inspire other urban transport systems to adopt eco-friendly practices, setting…