Tag: renewable energy
Expanding energy access in Sudan
The United Nations Development Programme has released a roadmap to unlock the potential of Sudan’s renewable energy and expand energy access.
Solar power plant Vis put in operation
Croatia, Vis: On 11 September, solar power plant Vis, the largest solar power plant in Croatia, was put into operation.
$25 M to back C&I renewable energy projects
Metier has made a substantial investment into Broadreach Energy, in support of C&I renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
K&A Engineering Consulting wins two renewable energy contracts
K&A Engineering Consulting, P.C. won programme management services for Central Maine Power Co. and USAID’s SURE II contract work for Energy II IDIQ.
The $16 billion plan to beam Australia’s Outback sun onto Asia’s power grids
The Australia-ASEAN Power Link may be the most ambitious renewable energy project underway anywhere.
INNOSEA to join the Floating Solar JIP consortium
INNOSEA has been invited to join the Floating Solar JIP consortium, a group of 23 leading companies in the renewable energy arena.
IRENA, ADGM affirm tie to promote renewable energy
IRENA and ADGM have signed a Memorandum of understanding to signify their joint commitment to progressing sustainable finance across the UAE and wider region.
Middle East Energy
The Middle East’s energy and utilities sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with the shift towards renewable energy and digital innovation.
UHVDC and UHVAC transformers
As renewables increasingly become part of power generation, the need to transmit energy over greater distances with reduced losses becomes ever more desirable.
Budakova wind farm’s developer inks supply deal with KOSTT
Kosovo: Transmission System and Market Operator (KOSTT) of Kosovo has said it reached an agreement for the power that will be generated by the 15 turbines in a wind park planned to be built by Bondcom Energy Point Llc.
Singapore to build more transmission lines for harnessing green power
Singapore: Singapore’s state-owned power grid operator wants to build more connections to neighboring countries to tap their greater potential for renewable energy.
39 solar power projects approved for development in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has processed 39 solar power projects that have capacity to generate up 1,151.87 MW, as the country moves towards renewable energy to increase capacity.
$1 B project in Chile to integrate more renewable energy
Chilean president Sebastian Pinera officially inaugurated the 753 km Cardones-Polpaico transmission line that will enable the transport of renewable energy from the regions in the north to consumer points in Chile’s south.
India to invest $1.8 B in transmission projects
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), recently shared proposals to set up transmission projects for renewable energy worth $1.8 B.
$2.3 B investment in South Africa’s energy sector
South Africa: The New Development Bank (NDB) has signed a series of agreements with Eskom to help promote renewable energy in South Africa.
Terna to spend $7.1 B on grid shift to renewables
Terna said it would spend a record $7.1 B (6.2 B euros) on its power grid to deal with the shift toward the production of more renewable energy.
Australia’s Opposition announces $10.8B plan to propel renewables sector
Australia’s Opposition has announced a future Labour government would invest $10.8 billion to transform Australia into a renewable energy "powerhouse".
O&R’s new $26M substation up and running in Deerpark
USA, New York: Orange and Rockland Utilities has launched a new $26 million electric substation, which is expected to improve service reliability to Deerpark
Electricity substation approved for Hatton in Lincolnshire
UK, Lincolnshire: A new electricity substation planned to be built near Hatton, Lincolnshire has been approved by the local district council’s planning committee.
Japan funds $17M renewable energy project in Guyana
Guyana, Georgetown: Japan is funding a $17 million renewable energy project in Guyana that should see an improvement of the capital’s electricity generation system and the introduction of a solar energy system at the locally-based headquarters of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
REN and ONEE to propose Portugal-Morocco interconnection project
REN and ONEE – Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable of Morocco were mandated by the Governments of Portugal and Morocco to submit, within six months, a preliminary draft proposal for the construction and financing model for the construction of the Portugal-Morocco electric interconnection, reports Compelo Energy.
Bangladesh secures $505M loan for transmission power projects
Bangladesh has secured two loans totalling $505 million from the World Bank to expand its power transmission network and bring clean renewable energy to rural areas.
New Mexico to consider approval for $2B transmission project
USA, New Mexico: Developers of a $2 billion transmission project that will serve as a path to get renewable energy from New Mexico and Arizona to large markets in the American Southwest are waiting for final approvals as they move toward starting construction on two massive transmission lines and other infrastructure.
New York to develop $1.4B renewable energy projects
USA, New York: New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an investment of $1.4 billion to develop renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 1.38 GW.- 1
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