Contribution By Saif Bepari


Meralco-led consortium to acquire power distribution utility in Ghana

Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has finalized February 27 as the acquisition date of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) Meralco-led Power Distribution Services Ghana Ltd is slated to invest USD 580 million to turn around the operations of ECG A consortium led by Philippines-based …

AES Corp. to erect 100-MW energy storage structure in Arizona

The U.S.-based electric power distribution company, AES Corp., has reportedly been selected by the APS (Arizona Public Service) for the construction of a four-hour duration battery-based, 100-MW energy storage system in Arizona. The delivery of the system is aimed at providing grid stability, coupled with …

AEP to acquire 724-MW wind energy assets of Sempra Renewables

The AEP (American Electric Power) has reportedly announced that its renewable energy subsidiary has entered into an acquisition agreement with Sempra Renewables LLC, one of the subsidiaries of Sempra Energy. The agreement entails the purchase the latter’s 724 MW (megawatts) of operating wind production & …

EnergyAustralia to help charities reduce electricity costs using solar

The $15 million initiative aims to help charities reduce their electricity expenditure by installing solar panels & battery systems free of cost.   The company would be conducting energy audits for the participating charities to determine how they could achieve more energy efficiency. EnergyAustralia, an …