|

Uzbekistan plans to export surplus electricity to Europe by 2030

By

The Uzbekistan government has announced plans to begin exporting surplus electricity to Europe by 2030, contingent on the successful completion of a trilateral transmission project with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. This project includes the construction of a deep-water transmission cable across the Caspian Sea, enabling electricity transmission through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and across the Black Sea to Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria.

Uzbekistan’s renewable energy capacity is expected to exceed 4 GW by the end of 2024, with projections indicating it will surpass 20 GW by 2030. Of this capacity, 2 to 5 GW is planned for export to Europe. By 2030, Uzbekistan aims to increase its total energy generation capacity by over 2.4 times to 44.9 GW, with renewable energy sources contributing 40%, including 8.6 GW from solar and 10.2 GW from wind energy.

Similar Posts

|

Eaton to establish Rs 2 billion R&D centre in Tamil Nadu

By

Eaton, the over-century-old intelligent power management company, has announced plans to establish a research and development centre in Tamil Nadu, strengthening its presence in India. The new facility, spanning 1 lakh sq ft, will be located in Sholinganallur, Chengalpet district, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Chief Minister M K Stalin and Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa, currently in the United States to attract investments, signed a memorandum of understanding…

|

Vale and Green Energy Park partner on green hydrogen for global steel sector

By

Brazilian mining giant Vale and European hydrogen company Green Energy Park (GEP) have announced a collaboration to build a green hydrogen production facility in Brazil, aiming to produce low-carbon steel. The joint venture will establish a ‘Mega Hub’ industrial complex, where international steelmakers can source and produce hot-briquette iron (HBI) using green hydrogen as the reducing agent. This initiative is expected to cut carbon emissions by 80% compared to traditional blast furnaces, which emit two…

|

Exicom acquires Tritium for USD 37 million

By

Exicom, an EV charging solutions provider, has acquired Tritium, a global leader in direct current (DC) fast charging technology, for USD 37 million. As part of the acquisition, Exicom will establish a manufacturing facility in Hyderabad by the end of 2025 to produce advanced EV charging solutions using Tritium’s technology. The acquisition includes absorbing Tritium’s entire workforce of 300 employees, allowing Exicom to enhance its operational capabilities across multiple geographies. Tritium’s expertise in designing and…

|

Telangana’s TGSPDCL launches pilot project to convert villages to solar power

By

Telangana’s Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) has launched a pilot project to convert villages to solar power, starting with Kondareddypalli in Nagarkurnool district. This initiative is part of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s broader plan to implement solar-powered villages across the state, with two pilot projects in the southern and northern discoms. To promote solar energy among farmers, Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to distribute free solar pump sets. Additionally, the government is exploring…

|

North Korea-linked hackers use fake job offers to target energy industry

By

A North Korea-affiliated cyber-espionage group, UNC2970, is tricking people in the energy and aerospace industries with fake job offers to gain access to sensitive information. The hackers send phishing emails, pretending to be recruiters offering high-level jobs. When victims open the job descriptions, they unknowingly download malware called MISTPEN, a tool that gives hackers control over their computers. This cyber group has been active since 2013 and is believed to be working for North Korea’s…

|

UPNEDA issues tender for 320 MW solar power projects in Jalaun

By

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has floated a tender for the development of 320 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar power projects across eight locations in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. Bids must be submitted by October 4, 2024, and the winning developer will receive a 30-year land lease of 1,292.46 acres from UPNEDA. The project is estimated to cost Rs 19.39 million and will be developed on a build-own-operate basis. The tender requires…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *