The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on KEC International, Madison Energy, CORE Electric, Sembcorp Utilities, and others.
KEC International Wins ₹2,872 Crore Transmission Orders to Evacuate 8.5 GW Renewable Power in Gujarat
Indian infrastructure contractor KEC International has secured ₹2,872 crore in turnkey transmission contracts from Power Grid Corporation of India. Announced October 24 and reported October 26, the orders cover engineering, design, supply and installation of 765 kV transmission lines associated with evacuation of 8.5 GW of renewable electricity from Gujarat. The contracts include the largest single order in KEC’s Indian transmission and distribution business. Following the awards, the company’s financial-year-to-date order intake exceeds ₹13,500 crore, including approximately ₹9,500 crore from transmission and distribution projects. The infrastructure will support movement of renewable electricity from generation centres to the wider grid. Individual project completion schedules were not disclosed.
Madison Energy and CORE Electric Announce 50 MW/200 MWh Battery Portfolio in Colorado
US renewable infrastructure developer Madison Energy Infrastructure has announced a 50 MW/200 MWh battery storage portfolio for CORE Electric Cooperative in Colorado. The agreement, announced October 26, covers three battery installations designed to strengthen electricity distribution infrastructure and support rising power demand. The projects will use Tesla Megapack battery technology and are among the first developments supported by Madison’s $50 million agreement with Tesla. Commercial operation is expected by September 2027. CORE Electric serves more than 375,000 residents across approximately 5,000 square miles in central Colorado. The battery portfolio will support network flexibility, peak-demand management and electricity reliability as local industrial and residential consumption increases.
Singapore Approves 1.3 GW Renewable Electricity Imports from Vietnam and Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority has granted conditional approval to Sembcorp Utilities for a 1.3 GW cross-border renewable electricity project involving Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Announced October 26, the development will combine offshore wind generation in Vietnam with solar power and battery storage in Malaysia. Electricity will be transmitted through Malaysia, which will also receive part of the renewable supply, before reaching Singapore. The consortium includes Sembcorp Utilities, PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and PETRONAS. Commercial electricity imports are targeted for 2035. The developers must obtain further regulatory approvals, finalise electricity purchase agreements and secure project financing. The approval advances regional electricity transmission and renewable-energy integration.