Mining operations are extremely energy-intensive, depending heavily on national power grids for their electricity needs. This dependence exposes the industry to significant challenges such as power outages, load shedding, and fluctuating electricity prices. These issues are particularly impactful
California is at a critical juncture in its pursuit of renewable energy solutions. Governor Gavin Newsom has thrown his weight behind the idea of offshore wind power during the state legislative session. This debate is driven by a growing need to modernize the state’s electric grid, reduce
Ancala, an independent infrastructure manager with an impressive €4 billion portfolio across 18 investments in 15 countries, has recently acquired a 5 MW biomass facility in Croatia from the renewable energy company Akuo. The newly acquired site, Elektrana Grubišno Polje (EGP), is strategically
Xcel Energy, a prominent utility company in Colorado, finds itself in a financial quandary due to an overwhelmed budget for its energy efficiency programs. With more customers than anticipated eager to participate, the company has already exhausted much of its allocated funds for 2024, prompting a
The recent approval of $13.6 million in funding from the World Bank to Kyrgyzstan for revising the feasibility study of the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant marks a significant milestone. This pivotal energy project, intended to deliver a capacity of 1.86 GW and estimated to cost between $4.5 and $5
Jordan, a country with abundant sunshine, is blazing a trail in renewable energy with its ambitious solar projects. Spearheaded by the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF), under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, these initiatives are vital for the country's