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India’s TERI to launch green shipping portal at the World Sustainable Development Summit

Published on 6th February 2024

At the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi this week, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will introduce a green shipping portal.

This portal aims to monitor the practices of ports across India and gather information from national and international sources about port and shipping practices.

TERI has launched the Green Shipping Program to support the National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping, established by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

This center focuses on innovative research in biofuels, biochemicals, energy-saving solutions, and renewable energy for ports and ships.

The Green Shipping program conducts advanced research on sustainable fuel technologies and chemicals.

It also develops tools to assess sustainability and lifecycle benefits in various sectors such as agriculture, shipping, automotive, packaging, steel, and others.

During the summit, happening in New Delhi from February 7th to 9th, TERI will also publish policy briefs on sustainable development goals (SDGs).

These briefs will address sustainable agriculture, connections with other SDGs, and the efficient utilization of water resources.

Vibha Dhawan, director-general of TERI, said on Monday, “We will launch a publication called Solutions for Sustainable Development. This is very important because you must look into what sustainable practices should be brought into the public domain. There are many who will benefit from this publication.”

“We are also bringing out a policy brief on the SDG blueprint, focusing on the issue of sustainable agriculture, and linkages, synergies and trade-offs with other SDGs. It will be part of a larger project that we are doing on climate-resilient sustainable agriculture. Another policy brief will address water-use efficiency at the industry level,” Dhawan added.

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Shandong Electric Power Construction Secures 300MW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia

Neelima N M

Published on 26th December 2024

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Shandong Electric Power Construction (Sepco), one of the largest Chinese energy groups, has announced acquiring a major contract to build a solar power project in Saudi Arabia. A 300MWac photovoltaic power station was constructed in Rabigh as part of the strategy to satisfy ambitious renewable energy targets and diversify the economy.

The project, named Rabigh 2, will see Sepco provide Engineering, Procurement, and Services (EPS) for the solar power station. It is a key development in Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program, driving the diversification of the country’s energy mix under Vision 2030. NREP targets an equal and balanced energy mix by 2030; 50% of power generation to come from gas and renewables will reduce dependence on liquid fuels in the country.

TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy Cooperation

This month, a solar project in Rabigh 2 entered into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with SPPC by TotalEnergies, together with Aljomaih Energy and Water Company as a developer, a company in Saudi Arabia. Under this agreement, the plan aims to enhance the prospects for clean energy in the country while enhancing long-term security in terms of its energy.

Also read: TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy Sign 25-Year PPA for 300 MW Solar Project in Saudi Arabia

Scope of the Project

The Rabigh 2 solar plant will house a 300MWac facility, a 33kV/110kV booster station, and a 110kV transmission line. As part of NREP Round 5, this project will support the country’s renewable energy capacity, hence boosting it.

The solar plant will connect to the national grid by 2026 to help realize Saudi Arabia’s sustainability vision and its renewable energy goals.

A Step towards Sustainability and Energy Transition

Furthermore, the Rabigh 2 project will help demonstrate Saudi Arabia’s seriousness in diversifying the source of energy and driving its clean energy transition. As part of this strategy, it contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and supports sustainable regional development.

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Saudi Vision 2030 Advances with 300MW Solar Power Plant

Rabigh 300MW solar power plant marks a milestone in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, advancing clean energy initiatives.

Rishabh Srihari

Published on 25th December 2024

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Shandong Electric Power Construction, or Sepco for short, has secured the major contract for building the 300 MWac photovoltaic power plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

The Rabigh 2 is one of the major projects Saudi Arabia employs to diversify energy resources and, therefore, diminish the reliance on liquid fuels.

As discussed above, the transaction deal is a 300 MWac photovoltaic power plant. A 33kV/110kV booster station and a 110 kV overhead line will also be constructed as a substructure. Under the contract, the engineering, procurement and services of the 300MW solar power station is also included. These service requirements will be met by Sepco.

Supports National Policy

Saudi Arabia is undertaking the solar power station as part of Round 5 of the National Renewable Energy Program.

The NREP program intends to create an optimal energy mix for the production of power. The energy mix will include gas and renewable energy. Each of these sources will contribute approximately 50% by 2030, according to the plan.

The solar power station aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. The vision aims to reduce reliance on liquid fuels, while embracing cleaner energy sources.

Collaboration with Leading Partners

Earlier this month, a consortium comprising TotalEnergies and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC). This secures long-term stability for the solar plant and implies it will be contributing to the needs of the nation for generations.

Connection to the Grid Planned for 2026

The consortium will develop, construct, and own the plant after creating it. They will connect the solar power plant to the national grid in 2026.

The Rabigh 2 solar power station boosts Saudi Arabia’s journey towards energy transformation. With the new initiative, the kingdom will get closer to its energy targets. The initiative’s goal is to make a substantial contribution to guaranteeing a cleaner, better future.

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