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Aboitiz Power to develop Philippines’ first hybrid BESS and geothermal system

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AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), subsidiaries of Aboitiz Power Corporation, have partnered with Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Co. Ltd. (SDEPCI) for the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in Barangay Bitin, Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The project will integrate a battery energy storage system with APRI’s Makban geothermal plant, creating the Philippines’ first hybrid geothermal and BESS system.  This innovative solution aims to improve the stability of the Luzon…

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National Grid Renewables begins construction of 100MW Apple River Solar project

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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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EGAT plans three pumped storage power plants in Thailand

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The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced plans to develop three pumped storage power plants (PSPPs) at existing dams in Chaiyaphum, Kanchanaburi, and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces.  These facilities will have a combined capacity of 2.47 GW and are expected to become operational between 2034 and 2037. The USD 2.6 billion project aims to enhance energy storage capabilities and support the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into…

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ACWA Power signs agreement with Uzbekistan for 2 GWh battery storage projects

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On November 16, 2024, ACWA Power signed a binding Implementation Agreement (IA) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to develop up to 2 GWh of standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the country.  The agreement was formalized during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the presence of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. The IA builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier in May…

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Saudi Arabia signs $9.3bn PPAs for 9.2GW power projects

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The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for five independent power producer (IPP) projects, totalling 9.2GW in capacity, as reported by Zawya. The projects include thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) power initiatives, with a combined investment of 35 billion Saudi riyals ($9.3 billion), supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals for a balanced energy mix. The thermal projects, Rumah 1 and 2 and Nairyah 1 and 2, will utilize combined cycle gas…

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SRP and EDPR NA partner on 200 MW battery storage project in Arizona

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Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage LLC, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), have announced a partnership to bring 200 MW of energy storage to Arizona’s grid. The Flatland Energy Storage Project, located near Coolidge, Arizona, will use Tesla-manufactured lithium-ion batteries and is expected to be operational by 2025. The 200 MW/800 megawatt-hour system will provide enough capacity to power up to 45,000 homes for four hours during peak demand, enhancing…

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Toyota Tsusho expands Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II to 654 MW capacity

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Toyota Tsusho Corporation, alongside Eurus Energy, Engie S.A., and Orascom Construction PLC, has announced an expansion of the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II in Egypt, increasing its capacity from 504 MW to 654 MW. This development will make it the largest wind farm in Africa by installed capacity, aligning with Egypt’s goal to generate 42% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is located in the…

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TVA signs 10-year PPA for 14 GWh carbon-free energy with Smoky Hydro

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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), along with Argo Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Asset Management, has finalized a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for carbon-free energy from the Smoky Mountain Hydroelectric facilities. The agreement covers four hydroelectric dams—Cheoah, Calderwood, Chilhowee, and Santeetlah—jointly owned by Argo and Brookfield. Starting in 2025, Smoky will deliver over 14 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually to TVA customers, supporting TVA’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. The 377-megawatt portfolio generates an…

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Bekevar Wind Farm opens, providing 200 MW of RE in Saskatchewan

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Innagreen and Cowessess First Nation have inaugurated the Bekevar Wind Farm, a 200MW renewable energy project in Saskatchewan. Supplying enough zero-emission power to meet the needs of 100,000 homes annually, the project highlights the collaboration between commercial energy companies and Indigenous communities in Canada’s clean energy transition. Bekevar, located across Hazlewood, Kingsley, and Cowessess First Nation reserve lands, is jointly owned by Innagreen (83%) and Cowessess First Nation (17%). Featuring 36 Nordex N155/5.X turbines, the…

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SEC to build publicly owned renewable energy park in Horsham, Australia

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The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced plans to construct the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, one of Australia’s first 100 per cent publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy projects. The solar and storage facility aims to supply affordable and reliable renewable energy to power approximately 51,000 homes annually, supporting the transition to a clean energy grid. The project, built in partnership with OX2, will be developed in two phases. Phase one involves installing over…