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The UK’s transmission operators, SP Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, have selected the Italian cable maker Prysmian as the preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable interconnector project in the United Kingdom. The proposed EGL4 project will have a transmission capacity of 2 GW and will span approximately 646 km, linking Fife in Scotland to West Norfolk in England via a combination of subsea and underground cables. Planning applications are scheduled to be submitted in Scotland in late 2025 and in England in 2026. Subject to approval, construction is anticipated to begin in 2029, with the interconnector expected to become operational by 2033.
In the UK, Prysmian has previously delivered several major interconnector projects, including Eastern Green Link (EGL) 1 and 2 (each with 2 GW capacity), as well as the 1.4 GW Viking Link.
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Vattenfall Files Permit For 2.9 Gw Onshore Wind Project In SwedenThe Swedish energy group Vattenfall has submitted an environmental permit application for the proposed construction of the 2.9 GW Storlandet onshore wind park in northern Sweden. The submission, which includes a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), was filed with the Land and Environmental Court at the Umeå District Court. According to Vattenfall, the wind park could produce around 9 TWh/year of electricity, helping to meet the growing demand from the mining and steel industries in the region. An environmental permit can only be granted if the local municipality gives its approval — a process that could take up to three years.
As of the end of 2024, onshore wind accounted for nearly 32% of Sweden’s total installed power generation capacity (17 GW and 53 GW, respectively).
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Italy'S Prysmian Selected For 2 Gw Egl4 Hvdc Interconnector (Uk)The UK’s transmission operators, SP Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, have selected the Italian cable maker Prysmian as the preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable interconnector project in the United Kingdom. The proposed EGL4 project will have a transmission capacity of 2 GW and will span approximately 646 km, linking Fife in Scotland to West Norfolk in England via a combination of subsea and underground cables. Planning applications are scheduled to be submitted in Scotland in late 2025 and in England in 2026. Subject to approval, construction is anticipated to begin in 2029, with the interconnector expected to become operational by 2033.
In the UK, Prysmian has previously delivered several major interconnector projects, including Eastern Green Link (EGL) 1 and 2 (each with 2 GW capacity), as well as the 1.4 GW Viking Link.
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Greece And Egypt Power Tsos Sign Mou On 3 Gw Power Interconnection ProjectThe power transmission system operators (TSOs) of Greece (ADMIE) and Egypt (EETC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the project promoter ELICA, a subsidiary of the Greek investor Copelouzos Group, to advance the GREGY electricity interconnection. The €3.6bn GREGY project aims to transmit 3 GW of renewable electricity, mainly generated from Egypt’s solar and wind parks, to Europe via a submarine HVDC cable. Originally proposed in 2009, it gained renewed urgency following Europe’s energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.
This agreement marks a significant milestone in the development of the project. GREGY is recognized as a Project of Common and Mutual Interest (PCI/PMI) and is included in the EU’s Global Gateway programme for critical infrastructure. The signing of the MoU also initiates the next phase of studies for the subsea interconnection.
GREGY is the second power-link project connecting Egypt and Greece. The first, the EuroAfrica Interconnector, which also involves Cyprus, has a planned capacity of 2,000 MW.
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Brazil Imports 10.6 Gw Of Solar Modules In H1From pv magazine Brazil
Brazil imported 10.6 GW of photovoltaic modules in the first half of 2025, according to the latest Distributed Generation strategic study from Brazilian consultancy Greener.
The volume is slightly lower than that recorded in the first half of 2024, when the country imported 10.7 GW of modules. In total, 22.3 GW of modules were imported in 2024.
The first three months of the year saw a race to secure the remaining discounts on the import tax, which rose from 9% to 25% on April 1. The second quarter of the year continued with a slowdown in module imports, reversing an upward trend of the previous four quarters, with a 38% drop compared to the first quarter and monthly volumes below 1 GW, 2022 levels.
Of the 10.6 GW imported, 78% (8.2 GW) was destined for the distributed generation market. The proportion is higher than in the same period in 2024, when 70% of imports (7.5 GW) were destined for this segment.
There is a lower concentration of imported module manufacturers in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The top 10 manufacturers accounted for 6.4 GW in the first half, almost 16% less than in the same period in 2024 (7.6 GW).
JA Solar (835 MW), Astronergy (803 MW), and Eging (800 MW) lead the market in the first half of this year, with just over 800 MW each. Last year, the top three manufacturers shipped more than 1 GW to Brazil in the same period: JinkoSolar (1,220 MW), JA Solar (1,155 MW), and TrinaSolar (1,070 MW).
In the first half of the year, Trina moved from third to fifth place in import share, while Jinko moved from first to ninth.
Currently, the cost of importing photovoltaic modules corresponds to 44% of the CIF value of the product, which already includes ocean freight and insurance. The increase in the import tax rate from 9% to 25% weighs on the final cost, but, according to Greener's analysis, it was offset by the fall in module prices and ocean freight.
Module importers were exempted from this tax rate through a BRL 1.014 billion ($190 million) quota, valid until June 30, 2025, but which expired before that date. Initially, the federal government had established two additional quota periods for importers, gradually decreasing until 2027, but these new periods were canceled.
In July 2025, the government reinstated the quotas with a reduction in the import rate exclusively for large-scale generation projects that already had signed transmission system use contracts with guarantees provided and whose start-up deadlines were extended.
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Japan’S Offshore Wind Capacity To Reach 16.7 Gw By 2035, Forecasts GlobaldataJapan is scaling up offshore wind power at a rapid pace as part of its long-term decarbonisation strategy.
From a modest 59 MW of capacity in 2020, the country’s offshore wind is projected to grow to 16.7 GW by 2035, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
GlobalData’s report, ‘Japan Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035,’ reveals that offshore wind will emerge as one of the fastest-growing technologies in Japan’s generation portfolio. This rapid scale-up is expected to play a central role in diversifying its power mix and achieving the government’s renewable energy targets. Government-backed auctions, regulatory reforms, and investment in port infrastructure are accelerating the deployment of offshore wind projects.
Mohammed Ziauddin, Power Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “Japan has limited domestic fossil fuel resources and remains heavily dependent on energy imports, particularly LNG. In this context, offshore wind offers a significant opportunity to strengthen energy security while supporting the country’s decarbonisation goals. The Japanese government has already identified offshore wind as a strategic growth area, with dedicated tenders and regulatory reforms to accelerate project development.”
Japan’s Sixth Basic Energy Plan targets increasing the share of renewables to 36% – 38% of the power mix by 2030, with offshore wind contributing a sizeable share. The government has also set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Alongside offshore wind, solar photovoltaics (PV) remains the leading renewable technology, while hydrogen and ammonia co-firing are being explored to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Zia concluded: “The expansion of offshore wind, alongside growth in solar PV and hydrogen, highlights Japan’s commitment to reshaping its power sector. However, challenges remain in terms of grid upgrades, financing, and regulatory streamlining. If these are addressed, Japan is well positioned to balance energy security, affordability, and decarbonisation as it transitions towards its net-zero target.”
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Niger Aims To Build Two 2 Gw Nuclear Reactors With RosatomNiger’s government plans to build two 2 GW nuclear reactors in partnership with Russia’s state-owned nuclear company Rosatom. The country has also proposed cooperating with Russia on the development of its uranium reserves. In July 2025, Niger's Ministry of Energy and Rosatom signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. As part of the agreement, Russia has proposed the construction of a nuclear power plant in Niger, underscoring its intention to deepen its involvement in the uranium-rich West African nation.
According to the World Nuclear Association, Niger ranked as the eighth-largest producer of mined uranium in 2024. Currently, South Africa is the only African country operating a nuclear power plant, although Egypt has reactors under construction. Several other African nations, including Ghana, Algeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Sudan, have also put forward proposals to develop nuclear power infrastructure.
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02 October 20251 min readNiger Aims To Build Two 2 Gw Nuclear Reactors With Rosatom
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Synergy Seeks Approval For 2 Gw Tathra Renewable+Bess Project In AustraliaThe Australian state-owned company Synergy is seeking planning approval for the 2 GW Tathra renewable energy project in Western Australia’s Mid-West region. The project will combine up to 500 MW of solar capacity, 1 GW of wind power, and 500 MW of battery energy storage.
In its planning documents, Synergy explains that co-locating wind and solar generation on the same site allows for the shared use of infrastructure such as grid connections and substations, improving efficiency and reducing costs. The AUD4.5bn (USD2.95bn) Tathra project is expected to connect to the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) via Western Power’s 330 kV Eneabba to Three Springs transmission lines, which cross the project site. The development application is currently open for public comment.
Synergy is also in the process of commissioning one of Australia’s largest battery projects, a 500 MW/2,000 MWh facility in Collie (Western Australia). This project adds to two large battery installations at the site of Synergy’s Kwinana gas generator (formerly a coal plant), which together total 300 MW/1,100 MWh of storage capacity.
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Ørsted Signs Mous For A 1.4 Gw Offshore Wind Park In South KoreaThe Danish energy group Ørsted has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to support the development of its 1.4 GW Incheon offshore wind project, located approximately 70 km off the coast of Incheon, South Korea.
The first MoU was signed with Korea South-East Power (KOEN) to explore potential collaboration on the project’s development. Discussions will include KOEN’s possible involvement in areas such as project planning and investment.
Ørsted has also signed a separate MoU with POSCO Group, South Korea’s leading steelmaker. Under this agreement, the two companies will explore cooperation in multiple areas including the supply of high-strength steel for offshore foundations and towers, engineering and construction services, and potential equity participation. The partnership may also extend to project development, as well as offshore wind park operations and maintenance.
The Incheon project, which was originally granted a 1.6 GW Electricity Business License (EBL) in November 2023, was adjusted to 1.4 GW in March 2025 following stakeholder consultations. Ørsted has already completed site investigations as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is now progressing with the EIA process and final design work. Subject to final investment decision, the Incheon project is expected to become one of the largest offshore wind parks in South Korea.
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India Adds 20.1 Gw Of Renewables Capacity In April-August, Says IcraFrom pv magazine India
India added 20.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the first five months of fiscal 2026 (April to August 2025), a 123% increase from 9 GW in the same period last year, according to a report by ICRA. The total includes 17.5 GW of solar and 2.6 GW of wind capacity.
ICRA said the record growth, driven by a strong project pipeline and favorable market conditions, positions the sector to exceed 35 GW of new capacity in fiscal 2026.
The momentum follows fiscal 2025, when renewable additions rose to 28.7 GW from 18.5 GW in fiscal 2024. The firm noted the expansion is supported by a pipeline of 142.8 GW, as reported by the Central Electricity Authority, alongside lower solar module prices and strong electricity demand.
Despite the robust pipeline, bidding activity has slowed, with only 3.4 GW auctioned in the first half of fiscal 2026. ICRA attributed the shortfall to delays in the signing of power sale agreements by state distribution utilities, which has in turn stalled power purchase agreements with winning developers. Timely execution of these contracts and expansion of transmission capacity were identified as critical to sustaining growth.
ICRA maintains a stable outlook for the sector, citing strong policy support, the tariff competitiveness of renewables, and rising sustainability commitments from commercial and industrial customers.
Sector developments
Cost competitiveness: ICRA expects the recent cut in Goods and Services Tax on solar PV modules and wind turbines—from 12% to 5%—to reduce capital costs by about 5%. This is projected to lower generation costs by about 10 paise per kilowatt-hour for solar and 15–17 paise per kilowatt-hour for wind.
Commercial and industrial demand: The commercial and industrial segment, which accounts for 45% to 50% of India’s electricity use, has a strong demand outlook. Achieving 20% renewable penetration over the next five years would require about 100 GW of new capacity, implying a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30%.
Energy storage: Bid tariffs for battery energy storage systems (BESS) have declined significantly, improving the economics of hybrid projects. ICRA expects storage requirements to reach 50 GW by 2030, met through BESS and pumped hydro.
Module pricing: Imported n-type module prices remained low at about 8 to 9 cents per watt in August 2025, while domestic modules cost 15 to 17 cents per watt due to the Approved List of Modules and Manufacturers (ALMM) policy. The planned extension of ALMM to solar cells in June 2026 is likely to push prices higher in fiscal 2027. ICRA also noted that recent US tariffs of 50% on Indian solar exports are expected to weigh on competitiveness.
Sector resilience: The sector’s credit profile remains resilient. In the first five months of FY2026, ICRA recorded 15 rating upgrades against 13 downgrades, supported by timely project commissioning, satisfactory generation performance, and ownership changes.
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India Adds 44.2 Gw Solar Module And 7.5 Gw Cell Capacity In H1From pv magazine India
India added 44.2 GW of solar modules and 7.5 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity in the first half of 2025, according to Mercom India.
Tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) dominated module manufacturing capacity additions with 39.9 GW, followed by 3 GW of monocrystalline modules. For the first time, 1.2 GW of heterojunction (HJT) module capacity was added in the country. No new capacity was added for integrated solar wafer/ingot or polysilicon production.
Mercom attributed the expansion to India’s 186 GW pipeline of large-scale projects scheduled between 2025 and 2027, 2030 solar installation targets, and policy-driven demand for modules under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
As of the report’s release, cumulative module capacity under ALMM List-I reached 109.5 GW, while cumulative cell capacity under ALMM List-II stood at nearly 17.9 GW.
By June 30, 2025, monocrystalline technology accounted for 54.5% of total solar cell capacity, followed by TOPCon with 41.5% and polycrystalline with 4%.
Indian manufacturers have 181.6 GW of module and 86.1 GW of cell capacity under construction, expected to be commissioned by 2027. In addition, 97 GW of module and 84.7 GW of cell capacity have been announced and are projected to come online by 2030 or earlier.
“Although companies have announced large manufacturing capacities, actual operational capacities can be 30 to 40% lower,” said Raj Prabhu, CEO at Mercom Capital Group. “New module lines typically take several months to stabilize before reaching full utilization while smaller facilities continue to operate at lower levels, constrained by outdated technologies, lack of scale, and lower-wattage modules that are no longer in demand. This has led to fewer orders and accelerated consolidation, where only larger manufacturers with scale, efficiency, and credibility remain competitive. DCR module shortages will persist until domestic cell capacity increases.”
Gujarat remained the leading state for module production, accounting for 41.6% of national capacity as of June 2025. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh followed with module production capacities of 12.8 GW and 11.5 GW. Gujarat also held the largest annual solar cell capacity at 47.3%.
In the first half of 2025, India imported 44.6 GW of solar modules and cells. Modules made up 34% of imports, while cells accounted for 66%.
Domestic manufacturers exported nearly 3 GW of modules and 83 MW of cells in the same period, primarily to the United States.
“Exports have also been hit hard. Shipments to the United States, which accounted for more than 95% of Indian module exports, have come to a halt after the recent 50% tariff,” Prabhu added.
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Offshore Wind: From 83 Gw Today To 2,000 Gw By 2050 – EqIn Short : Global offshore wind capacity, now at 83 GW, is projected to expand to 2,000 GW by 2050. Driven by advancing technology, lower costs, and supportive policies, offshore wind will become a cornerstone of clean energy. This massive growth is expected to cut carbon emissions, enhance energy security, and accelerate the global transition toward sustainable power systems.
In Detail :Offshore wind capacity continues to expand, with global capacity growing to almost 83 GW in 2024. This indicates an opportunity to scale up deployment and strengthen offshore wind’s role in the global effort to triple renewable power capacity by 2030.
Meeting climate goals requires scaling offshore wind capacity to 500 GW by 2030. Looking ahead, the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), launched at COP27, committed to reach 2 000 GW by 2050. The target is ambitious, but IRENA’s analysis shows that it is feasible, and a new podcast episode with IRENA experts breaks down why:
Offshore wind technologies such as larger turbines and fixed-foundation designs are the most common type of installation. These technologies have advanced and become the most mature of the offshore renewables’ technologies, leading to cost reductions and making offshore wind a competitive energy source. Between 2010 and 2024, installed costs offshore wind declined by 48%, leading to a 62% decline in levelised costs of electricity (LCOE) over the same period, reaching USD 0.079/kWh in 2024. With LCOE and 115 countries having the potential to generate offshore wind energy, the technology has a strong business case to be scaled up.
Public-private collaboration is a key lever for accelerating the deployment of offshore wind. Multilateral initiatives like GOWA provide a global platform for collaboration and alignment between governments, industries, and local communities. Through GOWA, public and private sector actors across the offshore wind value chain join hands to support member countries in reaching 2 000 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050. Together, they address the major building blocks such as framework conditions, financial de-risking, system integration, and socio-economic benefits. This in turn, can accelerate the uptake of offshore wind globally.
AI and digital technologies can address the unpredictability and intermittent nature of offshore wind energy. Digitalisation enables real-time performance monitoring and smart maintenance based on weather forecast and analysis. For example, digital tools can enable predictive maintenance by analysing turbine data to prevent failures and optimise power output, reducing emergency repairs and downtime at offshore wind farms. These innovations can reduce operational costs by minimising unplanned downtime, and maximise power output by extending the operational lifetime of offshore wind turbines. This resulting efficiency makes offshore wind more attractive for investors.
Ultimately, the most important driver that can push the scale up further is enabling policy frameworks. Governments must put in place specific targets for offshore wind capacity, as done by over 30 member countries of GOWA. Specific targets outlined in national energy roadmaps and/or Nationally Determined Contributions signal opportunities for investors. When those roadmaps are supported by streamlined permitting protocols, governments can mobilise investments as investors’ confidence to support offshore wind projects become higher.
Listen to IRENA’s podcast, All Things Renewable, in which Simon Benmarraze from IRENA and Rikke Povlsen from GOWA explore the technical and commercial viability of GOWA’s ambitious target of 2,000 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2050 and explain ways to address the environmental concerns of offshore wind deployment.
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Totalenergies Sells Stake In Us Solar Parks (1.4 Gw) And Buys Us Gas AssetsTotalEnergies will sell a 50% stake in a 1.4 GW solar portfolio in North America to the US-based investment firm KKR, receiving US$950m from the transaction, which includes proceeds from both the sale and associated bank refinancing. The deal covers six utility-scale solar projects totalling 1.3 GW, along with 41 distributed generation assets with a combined capacity of 140 MW, primarily located in the United States. The power generated by these assets is either contracted to third-party buyers or will be marketed directly by TotalEnergies. Following the transaction, TotalEnergies will retain a 50% ownership in the 1.4 GW portfolio, which has an enterprise value of approximately US$1.25bn.
In a separate move, TotalEnergies will acquire a 49% stake in Continental Resources’ onshore gas fields in Oklahoma (United States). The company expects these assets to yield approximately 150 mcf/d (4.2 mcm/d or 1.5 bcm/year) of natural gas by 2030.
TotalEnergies is currently the largest buyer of US LNG, with purchases of 10 Mt/year. However, its domestic production remains modest: in 2024, its US upstream assets produced 93,000 boe/d, just 3.8% of the company’s global output, which is otherwise concentrated in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.
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01 October 20251 min readTotalenergies Sells Stake In Us Solar Parks (1.4 Gw) And Buys Us Gas Assets
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