Today’s renewable energy news include announcements from Avangrid, Adani Green, BHEL, OceanWell, among others.
Avangrid’s True North Solar Project Begins Operations
Avangrid has launched its largest solar project, True North, in Texas, with a capacity of 238 MWac (321 MWdc). It will power Meta’s data center and strengthen the Texas grid. The $369 million project created 300 jobs and will generate over $40 million in local taxes. With 488,000 solar panels, it can power nearly 60,000 homes annually. Avangrid now operates seven Texas projects, totaling 1.6 GW, with $2 billion in investments and $118 million in tax contributions.
Adani Green Commissions 212.5 MW Solar Project in Gujarat
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has started operations of a 212.5 MW solar power project in Khavda, Gujarat, through its subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Fifty-Seven Limited. With this, AGEL’s total renewable energy capacity has reached 13,700.3 MW. The company is also developing the world’s largest renewable energy plant in Khavda, with a planned capacity of 30,000 MW. The project covers 538 square kilometers.
BHEL Wins Rs 11,800 Crore Thermal Power Project in Chhattisgarh
BHEL has received a Rs 11,800 crore contract from Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company to develop a 2×660 MW thermal power plant in Korba. BHEL will supply equipment and oversee construction. The project will be completed in 60 months.
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and OceanWell Test New Water Technology
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) and OceanWell have launched a pilot project to test OceanWell’s water filtration system. This system aims to provide a reliable water source in areas facing shortages. It uses deep-sea water farms at over 400 meters to filter water using natural pressure. Each unit can produce one million gallons of clean water daily while using less energy and protecting marine life. The test at Las Virgenes Reservoir in California helps refine the technology before moving to the ocean.
GreentechLead.com News Desk