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Jesper Badea Jensen: Head of Secretariat, Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy
“I wish that a successful offshore wind tender in India happens, hopefully with international developers, as this will showcase the confidence in the Indian market and will lead to many more developers paying attention to […]
Wind Power
Gaining Momentum: Developers’ perspective on the wind power sector
India’s wind power sector is entering a phase where capacity addition is increasingly being shaped by the requirements of firm and round-the-clock (RTC) power, rather than standalone renewable procurement. Hybrid, firm and despatchable renewable energy […]
Hydro Power
Clean Growth: Telangana’s diversified renewable energy approach critical to the 2047 vision
By Pankhudi Jha Renewable energy has become an integral part of Telangana’s long-term development strategy. Under the Telangana Rising Vision 2047, the state aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and further expand […]
Projects
Inox Wind secures 100 MW wind project order from IOCL
Inox Wind Limited (IWL) has secured a repeat 100 MW turnkey wind energy order from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Under the contract, Inox Wind will undertake end-to-end project execution, including the supply of wind […]
International News
Infinity Power and Hassan Allam sign 1 GW wind PPA in Egypt
Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities Energy have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for the Ras Shokeir wind project. The project, located in Egypt, will add 1 […]
Wind Power
“India needs to support larger turbines”: Interview with IWTMA’s Aditya Pyasi
India’s wind manufacturing sector is moving towards deeper indigenisation as the government strengthens domestic sourcing requirements and the industry looks to expand its global footprint. The country has already developed a significant manufacturing base, with […]
Financings
AlTeons Energy secures investment from Sanmar Group
The Sanmar Group has acquired a majority stake in AlTeons Energy. Following the investment, AlTeons will become a subsidiary of the Sanmar Group. The investment will support AlTeons’ plans to develop more than 1.5 GW […]
People
Dr Jami Hossain: Technical Chair and Honorary Vice President, World Wind Energy Association
Dr Jami Hossain is a mechanical engineer with over four decades of experience in the renewable energy sector. He began his career in 1985 with RRB, representing wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, and was involved in […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
CIP acquires Gawara Baya hybrid project in Australia
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V fund, has acquired the Gawara Baya hybrid project located in North Queensland, Australia. The project was acquired from Windlab. The project combines a 408 MW onshore […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
Grid Buildout: Oman plans for higher renewable integration
Oman has entered an execution-focused phase of its energy transition. While its long-term goals remain unchanged – achieving net zero emissions by 2050, diversifying the economy under Oman Vision 2040 and developing a globally competitive […]
Companies
Interview with Mohammed Irfan: “India’s wind policy framework is well-designed”
In an interview with Renewable Watch, Mohammed Irfan, Chief Executive Officer, Alfanar Power India, shared his perspectives on the company’s global portfolio, growth strategy and expanding presence in the Indian market. He also discussed the […]
Projects
Suzlon secures 201.6 MW wind project order from Waaree
Suzlon Energy Limited has secured a 201.6 MW wind power order from Waaree Forever Energies Private Limited, the independent power producer arm of Waaree Group. The project is located in Andhra Pradesh and will be […]
International News
Ocean Winds secures consent for 2 GW Scottish offshore wind project
Ocean Winds has secured offshore consent from the Scottish Government for its 2 GW Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm. The project forms a part of the Crown Estate Scotland’s ScotWind leasing round. The project comprises the […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
Yanara secures €150 million to develop 2 GW renewable in Australia
Yanara has secured a €150 million investment from Mirova to accelerate the development of its utility-scale renewable energy portfolio in Australia. The funding will support more than 2 GW of solar, wind and battery energy […]
International News
Eurowind Energy Romania commences construction of 138 MW wind projects
Eurowind Energy Romania has commenced construction of three wind power projects, following the receipt of setting-up authorisations from the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE). Together, the projects will add 138 MW of renewable energy capacity […]
International News
AfDB finances 300 MW wind project in Ethiopia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a financing package of up to $110 million for the Aysha wind project in Ethiopia. The financing comprises $80 million from the ADB window, $20 million from […]
Hybrids and Energy Storage
EAAIF and BII to support Blueleaf Energy’s 850 MW renewables expansion in India
British International Investment (BII) has announced the partial syndication of its $75 million mezzanine debt investment in Blueleaf Energy with the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF). Under the agreement, EAAIF will be providing […]
Projects
SECI floats tender for 45.6 MW wind project in Andhra Pradesh
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, and construction of a 45.6 MW grid-connected wind project at Ramagiri in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. The […]