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CHN Energy Tackles ‘Last Mile’ Challenge with Recycling Breakthrough for Retired Wind & Solar Equipment

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Beijing, China: As China’s renewable energy capacity surges, managing the end-of-life phase of wind and solar infrastructure has emerged as a critical challenge. With combined installed capacity exceeding 1.48 billion kilowatts as of March 2025—surpassing thermal power for the first time—the country is now turning its focus to sustainability beyond generation. Early-generation renewable equipment, typically designed to last 20–25 years, is entering large-scale retirement. By 2050, decommissioned solar panels are projected to reach 20 million tonnes, while retired wind turbine blades could total 3 million tonnes by 2035, posing significant…

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Government Nears Revised PPAs with Wind Power Producers Amid Tough Talks

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to finalize revised Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with wind power plants (WPPs) within the next two weeks, following the model already applied to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and government-run plants (GPPs). A senior official from the Power Division, involved in the negotiations, confirmed progress despite earlier resistance, especially from project lenders. “Talks were challenging due to debt repayment concerns, but we are hopeful of achieving a Re0.13 per unit relief,” the official stated. The task force, led by Power Minister Sardar Awais Khan Leghari,…

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Siemens Gamesa Installs World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine in Denmark

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Østerild, Denmark – April 5, 2025: Siemens Gamesa has successfully completed the installation of the world’s most powerful wind turbine — a groundbreaking 21.5MW offshore prototype — at the Østerild test centre in northern Denmark. The final set of blades was mounted yesterday, marking a major milestone for the German-owned renewable energy giant. This achievement positions Siemens Gamesa at the forefront of global wind energy innovation, with the prototype expected to undergo rigorous testing before eventual commercial deployment. The 21.5MW turbine sets a new benchmark in offshore wind power capacity,…

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Bilawal underlined need for more private investment in Sindh’s solar, wind energy sectors

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Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto, while highlighting Sindh’s unmatching potential in the energy sector has underlined the need for increased private investment in Sindh’s solar and wind clean power sectors.Criticizing the determination of electricity tariffs in Islamabad without consulting the business community or the provincial government, he called it a major issue, adding, “It is you and I who bear the consequences of such policies.”Speaking about investment opportunities in the province, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Sindh has as much coal as Saudi Arabia has oil. He highlighted…

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Jimmy Carter’s Visionary Leadership: The Birth of NREL and a Legacy of Solar Innovation

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The staff of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) owes a lasting debt to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024. “President Carter was a visionary and a man of science who realized the potential of solar power and renewable energy,” NREL Director Martin Keller said. “The Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) began under his leadership, and his visit to SERI on a rainy Sun Day validated the importance of our research. His legacy lives on in our mission.” NREL, originally known as SERI, was…

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