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India’s solar, wind additions in H1 surpass total in 2023
In solar alone, over 12,000 MW was added from January to June.
Arrow Energy to expand Surat Gas Project late 2024
This will add 130 terajoules of gas to the market daily.
Avaada to develop 2,750-MW pumped storage projects
A total of $168.67b (INR14,000 crore) will be invested.
India’s coal power generation share to decline to 67% by FY2026
Meanwhile, renewable energy generation will be higher than demand for the first time.
BlueFloat Energy announces location for floating offshore wind farm in Taiwan
This has an expected capacity of 180 MW.
India issues guidelines for $9.6m ‘model solar village’ programme
This aims to establish a solar village per district.
South Korea unveils offshore wind bidding roadmap
Around 7-8 GW worth of tenders will be launched.
COP to lead development of 600 MW Fengmiao 2 offshore wind farm
This will be located in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Solarvest inks 59.98MWac corporate green power agreements
Each agreement has a tenure of 21 years.
PH grants ‘green lane’ status to Acciona Energia for 150 MW solar project
This is being developed in Cebu.
Akaysha Energy starts building Queensland’s 205 MW energy storage system
Commercial operation is expected by 2026.
SJVN inaugurates 90 MW Omkareshwar floating solar plant
It is expected to generate 196.5 million units of energy.
GAIL, RVUNL ink deal to build 1 GW solar and wind projects
They will also improve operations of RVUNL's gas-based power plants.
Policy gaps challenge Indonesia’s $146B investment goal for renewable energy
$146 billion worth of investments from the private sector is needed.
Global wind energy expansion to stall short of triple goal
A gap of 585 GW is projected.
Is pumped hydro a solution for Australia's mine voids?
An independent think tank warns taxpayers may be put at risk.
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