EU assigns €61.5 million for building Egypt’s Al Gabal Al Asfar sewage treatment plant.

Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Rania Al Mashat, secured €50M with AFD and an additional €1.5M grant, and supervised the signing of an extra €10M grant from the EU, resulting in a combined funding of €61.5M for the project.

The collaboration aims to support the finalization of the third phase of Cairo's Al Gabal Al Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant

Thames Water to earmark ￡400 million to future-proof London’s water supply.

Thames Water will upgrade two London water treatment facilities to maintain a dependable drinking water supply, supported by funds from Ofwat.

Morrison Water Services extends framework agreements with Yorkshire Water.

Morrison Water Services, a division of M Group Services’ Water Division, has secured contract extensions for two Capital Delivery Frameworks.

The agreement enables Morrison Water Services to continue its customer-focused infrastructure projects in the Yorkshire Water region until April 2028.

Global water leaders unite for SUEZ Innovation Day.

Leaders and innovators from the global water industry convened in Adelaide for the inaugural SUEZ Innovation Day in partnership with SA Water, as a testament to their commitment to innovation and sustainability.

SUEZ Innovation Day brings together global water and innovation experts to exchange ideas and address pressing water and wastewater challenges, emphasizing sustainable solutions. Topics include #water scarcity, waste recycling, and green energy initiatives.

ITT expands pump testing capabilities in Germany, India and Saudi Arabia.

ITT Inc is investing approximately US$11 million to expand testing capabilities at three of its Industrial Process (IP) sites in Obernkirchen, Germany, Vadodara, India and Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The investments will enable the company to locally test larger, more complicated pump packages.

The completion of these investments is anticipated in the third quarter of 2024.

Acwa Power refinances $580m Al Dur Phase II IWPP debt.

ACWAPower achieves a new milestone with the successful $580 million refinancing for the Al Dur Phase II IWPP project in Bahrain.

With a capacity to generate 1.5GW of power and 227,000 m3/day of desalinated water, this project demonstrates Bahrain’s dedication towards sustainable infrastructure development and is contributing towards energy and water security in the country.

Bentley Systems Reveals CEO Transition Plan in Commemoration of its 40th Anniversary.

Bentley Systems, a software company specializing in infrastructure engineering, revealed that Greg Bentley will shift from CEO to Executive Chair of the Board on July 1, 2024.

Nicholas Cumins, the current COO, will be promoted to CEO and is slated to join the Board.

ABB appoints Morten Wierod to succeed Bj?rn Rosengren as CEO.

ZURICH, Switzerland – The ABB board of directors has appointed Morten Wierod as chief executive officer.

He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Bj?rn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as chief executive officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024.

From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Rosengren will advise and assist Wierod and the executive committee to ensure a seamless transition.

Xylem, UNICEF deepen partnership to deliver vital Water Solutions in Horn of Africa.

UNICEF and Xylem have joined forces to provide solutions to severely affected communities in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda, in response to the pressing water and sanitation needs.

The collaboration will focus on solarizing borehole pumping, reducing non-revenue water, and aquifer recharge.

Local utility staff will receive training in finance and governance from UNICEF.

Ecolab opens WWTP on Shell Jurong Island, Singapore to advance water solutions.

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company Water, a water brand by Ecolab, has launched a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at Shell Jurong Island (JI) in Singapore.

With the capability to process and recycle up to 24,000m3 of wastewater monthly, the facility aids Shell in advancing its commitment to responsible water usage.

Ayesa secures a €95 million water project contract in Saudi Arabia.

Ayesa, a prominent global technology and engineering solutions provider, has announced its landmark achievement of securing its largest-ever contract in Saudi Arabia, valued at 95 million euros.

The National Water Company (NWC) selects Andalusian Company for consultancy on 190 water projects, supporting safe drinking water, sanitation, and infrastructure investment by 2030.

Ayesa will be responsible for designing major hydraulic infrastructure in four regions of the country south, west, northwest, and north.

Veolia Water Technologies expands mobile water services capabilities in Malaysia.

Veolia Water Technologies , a subsidiary of Veolia specializing in water treatment technologies and services, announces the deployment of three new mobile assets at Veolia’s Mobile Water Services (MWS) depot in Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

These new mobile water treatment assets, consisting of two reverse osmosis (RO) systems and an Orion unit, will expand Veolia’s mobile water treatment capabilities by more than 50%.

ASTERRA and SUEZ announce five-year contract for water and wastewater partnership.

ASTERRA and SUEZ have publicized a new contract for a water and wastewater partnership, marking the continuation of their strategic collaborations over the past eight years.

The contract proactively addresses numerous pressing water challenges in the UK, including drought, escalating water insecurity, and significant wastewater pollution incidents

ACWA Power obtained $580 million in refinancing for Al Dur Phase II IWPP

Acwa Power refinanced $580 million for Bahrain’s Al Dur Phase II IWPP, with over $1 billion in project value.

The project, operational since June 2022, uses SWRO and CCGT technologies to produce water and power, bolstering Bahrain’s energy and water security and marking a commitment to sustainable development.

Vestas secures a 37 MW project in Poland

Vestas will supply 17 V110-2.0 MW turbines for Energa’s Szybowice project in Poland, ensuring maintenance through a 25-year service agreement.

This order strengthens the partnership between Vestas and ORLEN Group, following their collaboration on the Baltic Power Offshore project.

IRENA Reports a 345.5 GW Increase in Solar Capacity in 2023

In 2023, an extra 345.5 GW of solar capacity was globally deployed, as per IRENA's official data in the Renewable Energy Capacity Statistics 2024 report.

These figures significantly differ from Bloomberg NEF's February data, which reported around 444 GW of newly installed PV capacity worldwide last year.

IRENA's statistics show a 32.2% rise from 2022 and set a new annual record.

Solar made up about 73% of total renewable energy installations in 2023, totaling 473 GW. China led with a 63% share in new solar capacity, adding 216.9 GW, while Asia as a whole installed 237.7 GW

Citizen Solar launches a 590 W TOPCon bifacial module boasting an efficiency of 22.84%

Citizen Solar Private Limited , a company in Gujarat, has launched new solar modules using n-type TOPcon tech. These modules offer 570-590 W power and 20.07-22.84% efficiency.

They use 144 half-cut cells with 16 busbars, have -0.29%/°C temp coefficient, 52.1-52.9 V voltage, 13.83-14.07 A current, and 1,500 V max system voltage.

Sized at 2,278 mm x 1,134 mm x 35 mm, weighing 28 kg, with IP68-rated split junction box and three bypass diodes.

Primergy Solar is in the process of creating a 400-megawatt solar and storage project for California CCA.

Primergy Solar has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with San Diego Community Power for its 400-MWAC and 1.6-GWh energy storage project, Purple Sage Energy Center.

This collaboration aims to provide renewable energy to nearly 1 million customers, ensuring grid stability and promoting clean energy.

The project is set to launch in 2027, benefiting both parties and the community.

FRV and Harmony Energy have initiated a 99MW/198MWh BESS project in the UK

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and Harmony Energy, part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, launched the Clay Tye battery energy storage system in Essex, UK, boasting a capacity of 99MW/198MWh.

Equipped with Tesla Megapack batteries and Autobidder AI software, it can power 300,000 homes for two hours. Financially backed by Natixis CIB UK, the projects received a funding package of ￡61m ($76.79m).

Iberdrola consortium wins rights for 375MW Japanese wind farm

In Japan's most recent auction, a group led by the massive Spanish company Iberdrola is ecstatic to have won the rights to build a 375 MW wind farm off its coast.

Solarpack closes financing on 300 MW of solar under PPA in Peru

SOLARPACK has secured €176.6 million ($191 million) financing for the San Martín solar plant in Peru, with lenders including BBVA, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, and Natixis.

The plant, which is the largest in Peru's history, is currently under construction and is the first renewable project financed in Peru through a bilateral PPA.

ACWA forces offline Moroccan CSP plant following leak

Saudi Arabian energy developer ACWA Power has announced a forced outage of its NOOR III plant in Morocco due to a leak in a hot molten salts tank.

The 150 MW plant, located in the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, is expected to be offline until November 2024.

JERA and ExxonMobil have reached an agreement on the development of hydrogen and ammonia

JERA Co., Inc. and ExxonMobil are partnering to create the world’s largest blue hydrogen plant in Texas, aiming for low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production.

Despite ambitions for a decarbonized society, concerns arise over blue hydrogen’s environmental impact, potentially exacerbating global warming due to methane leaks and ineffective carbon capture.

RPC collaborates with Altea Green Power on a 1GW battery storage project in Italy.

Renewable Power Capital (RPC), a UK-based renewables developer, joined forces with Altea Green Power - AGP for a 1GW battery energy storage project in Italy, boosting RPC's European storage pipeline to over 5.5GW.

The collaboration aims to be ready for construction by 2027, with the potential for further expansion or exploring other technologies, supporting RPC's decarbonization strategy.

?rsted has established a new office in Houston, Texas

?rsted opens a new office in Houston to complement its Austin location, supporting Texas’ clean energy growth with 2.4GW operational and 1.2GW under-construction projects.

The expansion enhances ?rsted’s Power-to-X initiatives and green hydrogen production, contributing to the decarbonization of challenging sectors and the energy transition.

?rsted’s Sunrise Wind offshore project gains US Government approval

The US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm, the nation's seventh commercial-scale offshore project.

The 924MW project, developed by ?rsted and Eversource, will power 600,000 New York homes and create hundreds of local union jobs.

The project will be operational by 2026, bringing $700m to Suffolk County and creating 800 jobs.

Polish grid operator switches off gigawatts of PV.

Poland's grid operator, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE), has ordered its third disconnection of renewable energy capacity, reducing 1,201 MW to 1,877 MW of photovoltaic (PV) capacity due to oversupply in the National Power System.

The move is part of a larger effort to manage Poland's growing share of PV.

The country needs to invest around 500 billion zlotys ($126 billion) in transmission and distribution grids by 2040, with a new energy strategy aiming for 74% of energy coming from zero-emission sources.

Poland's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 12.4 GW at the end of 2022, making it Europe's third-largest solar market.

Europe records 24 PPA deals for 1.1 GW of solar in February.

In February, 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) were signed for 1.1 GW of solar capacity in 14 European countries, marking a significant month in the European PPA market, according to Swiss consultancy Pexapark.

Google was the largest buyer with 728 MW, while utilities were involved in four of the agreements.

Spain led in volume with 562 MW in six deals, while Germany led in total agreements with 13 PPAs.

Poland and Italy also stood out with eight and five agreements, respectively.

Solar led with 24 agreements totaling 1,107 MW, followed by onshore wind with 14 deals for 582 MW and offshore wind with 8 contracts for 622 MW.

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