Today’s renewable energy news include announcements on BrightNight, Eku Energy, JA Solar, Lhyfe, among others.
BrightNight Signs 110 MW FDRE PPA with NTPC
BrightNight has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited to supply 110 MW AC of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE). The energy will be delivered from BrightNight’s 350 MWp solar-wind hybrid project in Rajasthan, which includes a 100 MWh battery energy storage system and is connected to the interstate transmission system. The tariff agreed upon is ₹4.72 per kWh. This agreement is part of NTPC’s 3,000 MW renewables-plus-storage tender.
Eku Energy Acquires Bluestone Energy’s 1 GW Battery Storage Portfolio in the UK
Eku Energy has acquired Bluestone Energy’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio in the UK, comprising seven projects totaling 1 GW / 2 GWh. Notable projects include a 98 MW / 196 MWh facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, another 98 MW / 196 MWh in Dorset, and two 240 MW sites near Ninfield in East Sussex and Rochester in Kent. The transaction is expected to conclude in the first half of 2025. This follows a 2022 joint development agreement between the two companies, enabling Eku Energy to advance these projects through construction and operations.
JA Solar Supplies 1GW DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Modules for Landmark Inner Mongolia Desert Project
JA Solar has delivered 1GW of its advanced n-type DeepBlue 4.0 Pro photovoltaic modules for a major solar project in the Ulan Buh Desert, Inner Mongolia. Part of China’s 12GW Northeast New Energy Base, the project combines renewable energy generation with desert restoration. The modules feature Bycium+ cell technology, up to 635W output, and over 22.5 percent efficiency. Engineered for harsh desert conditions, they’re TÜV NORD certified for wind resistance, supporting both clean energy goals and environmental sustainability.
Lhyfe secures €149 million grant from French government
Lhyfe has secured a €149 million grant from the French government for a future green hydrogen production plant near the Grand Canal of Le Havre. The plant aims to produce up to 34 tonnes of green hydrogen per day and was selected in 2022 as part of the third wave of IPCEI hydrogen projects by the European Commission. The grant agreement with Bpifrance includes a phased disbursement, starting with an €18 million advance by June 2025 to cover past and upcoming investments. Subsequent funding will depend on the achievement of annual project milestones over a four-year period. The Green Horizon plant will be located in Gonfreville-l’Orcher on a 2.8-hectare plot and is expected to be operational by 2029. The project aligns with France’s 2030 target of 4.5 GW of installed electrolysis capacity and the EU’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement. Lhyfe has over 4 years of experience in green hydrogen production, with 4 sites in France and Germany and over 470 deliveries in 2024.
Greentechlead.com News Desk