Other renewables

PXN Ventures has joined existing shareholders to support Orbital’s commercial tidal-stream projects, following new tidal energy licences in Canada.

The African Development Fund’s (ADF) Board of Directors has approved a grant of US$22.9 million for the rehabilitation of Malawi’s Kapichira and Nkula B hydropower plants.

More than 20 organisations across the EU’s energy ecosystem have published a joint letter calling on the European Commission to ensure the forthcoming EU Action Plan on Geothermal Energy reflects the full spectrum of geothermal technologies.

CorPower Ocean has been selected to lead the €30 million POWER-Farm EU project addressing the competitiveness and bankability of wave farms, unlocking potential for large scale deployment.

The University of Aberdeen has secured a £1 million public grant for a geothermal feasibility pilot study to unlock the heat beneath our feet.

AFRY has entered into an agreement with Hafslund Kraft AS in Norway to study increased flexibility in pumped storage power plant.

Zutari, a leading engineering and advisory firm, has become a member of the International Hydropower Association.

AFRY has been awarded a contract by the Zambezi River Authority to update the feasibility study and environmental and social impact assessment for the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme.

Stablegrid Group has chosen ITM Power as the technology partner and supplier for two energy infrastructure projects in Germany.

Greenvale Energy Ltd has entered into a farm-in agreement and future joint venture with SRL Hot Rocks Pty Ltd to develop the Millungera Basin geothermal project in north-west Queensland, Australia.

Global Hydro, a technology leader in the small hydropower sector, has joined the International Hydropower Association.

Arverne has announced the start of drilling of the first geothermal doublet at the Schwabwiller site in Alsace.

The launch of six hydroelectric units has marked the completion of a major renewables project in Tajikistan.

Planning consent has been granted for the Lewis Hub, a major clean energy project that will connect the Western Isles, Scotland, to the GB Transmission network.

Dieseko Group and CorPower Ocean have joined forces on a research project to advance offshore anchor technology.