Power Sector News Roundup for November 7, 2024

Global: Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts Masdar, Sarawak Energy, and Gentari explore floating solar plant in Malaysia GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin Global shift towards sustainable energy drives $3.1 trillion investment surge EWEC receives three bids for 1,500 MW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi Cubico unveils Scout Moor II: 100 MW wind project to power 100,000 UK homes Singapore’s Punggol Digital District to feature first…

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SJVN launches tender for 6 GW renewable energy with storage

SJVN Ltd has announced a 6 GW tender for renewable energy projects with storage, aimed at ensuring electricity supply during peak hours. The tender seeks power supply through an inter-state transmission system, allowing distribution across India. As part of its decarbonisation goals, India plans to connect 35 GW of solar and wind capacity to its grid by March 2025, contributing to its target of 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity. Renewable energy generation has been…

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Maharashtra signs Rs 475 billion MoUs for renewable energy projects

The Maharashtra government has signed MoUs with four companies worth Rs 475 billion to develop renewable energy projects, in line with the state’s goal to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030. These projects are expected to create 18,828 jobs, as announced by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The companies involved include SJVN, MahaGenco Renewable Energy Ltd, RECPDCL, THDC, and HPRGE-HPCL. Key projects under these agreements include: RECPDCL: A 500 MW hybrid project with an investment…