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Senvion India to double wind turbine manufacturing capacity by 2026

Senvion India, the country’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 2 GW by 2026. To support this growth, the company will invest over USD 100 million in research and development (R&D) and supply chain advancements over the next two years, focusing on launching new technologies. In September, Senvion India introduced a 4.2 MW wind turbine model, its first four MW turbine, developed in collaboration with RE Technologies, a…

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OX2 to manage Piiparinmaki wind farm, Finland, for Nuveen

Renewable energy solutions provider OX2 has entered into an asset management agreement with Nuveen Infrastructure to manage the Piiparinmaki wind farm in Finland. OX2 will oversee the facility’s technical, commercial, and financial management, which began commercial production in the summer of 2022, to maximize its performance. Nuveen Infrastructure, the private infrastructure investment arm of global asset manager Nuveen, manages $1.2 trillion in assets. Jordi Francesch, managing director of Nuveen Infrastructure Asset Management, expressed enthusiasm for…

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Refex and Winvision to form JV to manufacture wind turbines in India

Chennai-based Refex Industries has formed a joint venture with Winvision Enterprises to establish Refex Green Energy Limited (RGEL), focused on wind energy solutions. Refex will hold a 75.5% stake in RGEL, while Winvision will own the remaining 24.5%.  The JV aims to position RGEL as a comprehensive provider in the wind energy sector, covering manufacturing and assembly of wind turbine generators and components, including nacelle assemblies, hub assemblies, rotor blades, and control equipment. Additionally, RGEL…

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Rajasthan and UAE sign MoU for Rs 3 trillion investment in 60 GW RE projects

The Rajasthan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an investment of Rs 3 trillion to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 60 GW in solar, wind, and hybrid energy across western Rajasthan.  The UAE will appoint a qualified developer to manage project governance and administration, ensuring efficient and swift implementation.

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JSW Neo Energy acquires 125 MW wind assets from Hetero Group

JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has acquired three special purpose vehicles (SPVs)—Hetero Wind Power Limited, Hetero Wind Power (Pennar) Private Limited, and Hetero Med Solutions Limited—from Hetero Labs Limited and Hetero Drugs Limited.  These SPVs have a combined wind energy capacity of 125 MW. This acquisition aligns with JSW Neo Energy’s strategy to expand its renewable portfolio and supports its goal of achieving 10 GW of installed capacity by…

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Andhra Pradesh unveils policy to attract Rs 10 trillion investment for clean energy

The Andhra Pradesh government aims to secure Rs 10 trillion in investments through its newly launched AP Integrated Clean Energy (ICE) Policy, focusing on solar, wind, and round-the-clock renewable energy projects to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2047. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the policy, which offers incentives such as affordable land acquisition and power subsidies for specific sectors. The ICE Policy includes a target of developing 78.5 GW of solar capacity, 35 GW…

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EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo launch €8 billion wind sector initiative

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have launched an initiative to unlock €8 billion in wind sector investments, as part of EIB’s €5 billion wind energy plan unveiled at COP28. Supported by InvestEU, this will support 32 GW of wind capacity toward the EU’s 2030 renewable energy target of 45%. EIB will provide a €500 million counter-guarantee, enabling Intesa Sanpaolo to establish €1 billion in guarantees for wind farm supply chains and grid…

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SSE and FuturEnergy submit plans for Irish wind farm

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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Vestas and Fortum settle arbitration over Russian wind energy projects

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas and Nordic energy company Fortum have settled their arbitration dispute regarding wind energy projects in Russia. Both parties agreed to drop all past, present, and future claims, with the settlement terms remaining confidential. The dispute began in 2022 when Fortum initiated arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm. Fortum sought more than $218 million (€200 million) in compensation from Vestas for payments made on wind projects in Russia…

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Hero, Zelestra, Juniper, ReNew, Avaada declared winners of SJVN’s 1.2 GW FDRE II Auction

Hero Solar Energy, Ganeko Solar (Zelestra), Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Avaada have emerged as winners in SJVN’s auction for supplying 1,200 MW of firm and dispatchable power. The power will come from inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected renewable energy projects with energy storage systems, under the FDRE II competitive bidding. Juniper, ReNew, Zelestra, and Hero secured 200 MW, 150 MW, 140 MW, and 120 MW, respectively, at Rs 4.25 per kWh. Avaada was awarded 590…