DOE Funds Initiatives That Improve Geothermal Energy

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is committing $84 million to showcase upgraded geothermal pilot programs. The department issued a call for evidence to use geothermal energy funding featured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
The Act allows the government to fund four carefully picked pilot programs that exhibit enhanced geothermal activities in different types of topography.
Generally, geothermal energy can offer clean electricity. Nevertheless, geothermal advancements have trailed behind more affordable, …

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Indian Government Authorizes Implementation of 540 MW Kwar Hydro Power Plan

The Cabinet Council on Economic Relations, directed by the Prime Minister, cleared the funding for the 540 MW Kwar Hydro Power Program. This electric project, which is situated on the Chenab Creek in the Kishtwar region of the Federal State of Jammu and Kashmir, will deliver free power to the residents and create massive job opportunities. 
CVPPPL, a partnership between NHPC and JKSPDC, will execute the project. In a year with a 90% uptime, this facility will produce 1975.54 million units.
The Indian government is …

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The Hydropower Project Is Now in the Grips of Maine’s Highest Court

Maine’s Highest Court, which made statements this week from proponents and opponents of the now-stalled renewable energy program, will determine the future of a 145-mile hydroelectric transmission system.
Central Maine Power Co. is in charge of the $1 billion NECEC projects, which aim to supply up to 1,200 MW of electricity through Hydro-Québec dams. Along the projected transmission path, the majority of the energy would be …

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