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Al Etihad
5 days ago
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World Utilities Congress 2025: Exhibitors and speakers show how innovation is powering the future of utilities
30 May 2025 00:16 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Exhibitors and speakers at the World Utilities Congress 2025 offered Aletihad insights into breakthrough technologies and bold strategies redefining the future of Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has introduced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) drone-mounted technology that has been used in detection of underground water leaks at depths up to 40 metres without the need to dig Lead Researcher Luciano Oliveira said: 'The origin of TII SAR began with a clear and urgent challenge: how can we see what's happening beneath the surface accurately, efficiently and at scale?'TII's drone-based SAR differs from conventional satellites with its low altitude - a flexible way of operating and deeper ground penetration.'We integrated SAR into UAV platforms, allowing for high-resolution subsurface imaging,' he how it works, Oliveira added: 'TII SAR sees underground using radar waves. When water leaks, it changes the soil's properties, much like how a cloth darkens when wet. With AI, we can distinguish actual leaks from natural moisture and detect issues long before they reach the surface.'He highlighted the system's precision: 'We combined long-wavelength radar with drone flexibility. It is capable of identifying buried features, including moisture anomalies and underground structures.'After field testing, Oliveira said the tool 'performed well in detecting subsurface changes across different environmental conditions.'This technology reduces non-revenue water loss and boosts infrastructure efficiency.'Presenting the breakthrough at the World Utilities Congress, Oliveira said: 'We are not just unveiling a new tool; we are presenting a strategic solution to global challenges around infrastructure resilience and water security.'François Xavier Boul, Managing Director for ENGIE's Renewables and Batteries division in the MENA region, highlighted the company's focus on developing large-scale solar PV, battery storage systems and low-carbon desalination to help decarbonise critical infrastructure and support national transition the Congress, ENGIE highlighted its full project lifecycle capabilities: 'We are developing, financing, constructing, owning and operating power and water projects. We bring the most advanced technologies and secure projects from the early stages,' he said ENGIE's current projects include photovoltaic (PV), wind and battery storage projects, as well as advanced reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies.'Batteries are evolving fast - similar to how PV progressed a decade ago,' he is also exploring high-efficiency gas turbines with lower carbon footprints to support decarbonisation goals.'We are offering decarbonised solutions throughout the energy chain,' Boul said. 'That is the future.'He also highlighted the shifting trends in the energy sector in Abu Dhabi.'Abu Dhabi has been a pioneer. There has always been a strong focus on energy efficiency, and the grid here is among the most efficient in the world. With more renewables and nuclear coming online, Abu Dhabi continues to lead the energy transition.'He pointed to rising investments in grid stability and battery storage, including ENGIE's recent 800 MWh bid: 'We're seeing more battery deployment as part of building the energy systems of the future.'Boul added: 'The future is decarbonised. ENGIE's 2045 net zero target is one of the world's most ambitious - and we are on track, pushing boundaries to deliver innovative, low-carbon solutions.'Charles-Edouard Mellagui, CEO of the Cable Business Unit at Ducab, explained the company's vital role in clean energy: 'Without our cables, this transition cannot happen. You can build capacities, but you cannot use them unless power is transmitted.'Ducab aligns with the UAE's 2030 energy vision.'We are part of the UAE's mission to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 - from 4,000 to 12,000 gigawatts,' he said, but warned, 'Copper is limited. That is why circular economy and innovation are crucial.'He highlighted rising energy demand driven by AI: 'A Chat GPT query consumes 3MWh compared to 0.3 for a Google search. That's 10 times more power. This is a megatrend.'On grid reliability, he said: 'Solar and wind are intermittent. We need storage and intelligence to avoid waste… That is the power of interconnectivity.'Mellagui continued: 'Our focus is on sustainable solutions, not just products… What if there's no copper left? That's why recycling is our future.'Factories emit CO2, but that CO2 can become a resource… It is not waste; it is opportunity,' he added.'Sustainability, interconnectivity, smart energy, storage and carbon capture - these are the pillars shaping the future of energy.'Speaking at the World Utilities Congress 2025, Oxana Dankova, Partner and Global Lead of Energy Networks at BCG, outlined how technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping energy systems.'The concept of flexibility today is about solving two key challenges,' she said.'First, matching supply and demand in time. Second, maintaining the grid's stability as we scale volatile renewables.'She stressed the importance of digital solutions: 'AI is essential. We need to simulate and react in real time... and no human can do that manually.'On storage, she said: 'Storage helps shift generation to meet demand, and it can inject power instantly to stabilise the grid.'Noting the infrastructure hurdles, Dankova said: 'We need to build five to six times more grid… That creates huge pressure on supply chains and skilled labour.'She added: 'Hydrogen could be a long-term storage solution… But the cost of electrolysers must drop.' Turning to the future, she noted: 'Abu Dhabi has the land, sun and ambition… Consumer flexibility - like when we charge EVs - will help us avoid overburdening the grid.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EDP Brasil to sell remaining 20% stake in Pecem coal plant
EDP Brasil, a subsidiary of utility company EDP, has signed an agreement with Brazilian energy company Diamante Geração de Energia to sell its 20% stake in Pecem Geração de Energia, which owns and operates the Pecem coal plant. The 0.20bn reais ($35.4m) transaction signifies EDP's complete exit from the coal-fired power plant in the Brazilian state of Ceará. The Pecém complex spans 17,000 hectares and features complete infrastructure to install new enterprises. EDP divested 80% of its stake in Pecém to a consortium of Brazilian investors led by Mercurio Asset at the end of 2023. The sale of the remaining stake in Pecém is part of its broader strategy to decarbonise its operations. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. Despite divesting from the coal-powered segment of the Pecém complex, EDP will retain full control of the renewable hydrogen project within the same complex. This project produced the first molecule of green hydrogen in December 2022 - a first for both EDP Group and Brazil in their energy transition efforts. EDP is pursuing energy conversion plans across its facilities in Brazil, Portugal and Spain. The company is also investing in the development of sustainable energy solutions, with a particular focus on green hydrogen. In March 2025, ENGIE Brasil Energia signed an agreement with EDP to acquire two hydropower plants in northern Brazil for 2.9bn reais: 2.3bn reais in equity value and 671,000 reais in net debt. "EDP Brasil to sell remaining 20% stake in Pecem coal plant" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Engie slows US renewable energy projects amid tariff uncertainties
French utility company Engie is reducing the pace of new renewable energy projects development in the US due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs on imported solar and battery materials, as reported by Reuters. Engie's finance chief Pierre-Francois Riolacci expressed concerns over the difficulty in determining the final price for customers, which has led to this strategic slowdown. Despite the delay in new projects, Engie's existing development pipeline remains unaffected. The company is seeking clarity on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for future projects that have not yet reached the final investment decision stage. Engie CEO Catherine MacGregor highlighted the importance of the IRA, which aims to boost the US green energy economy, and noted that capital could be redirected to other markets such as Brazil, Australia, India and the Gulf states if uncertainties persist. The company had 8.5GW under construction across more than 100 projects under renewables and BESS at the end of March 2025. Engie reported a 0.5% increase in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) to €3.7bn ($4.14bn), excluding nuclear power, in the first quarter of 2025. However, Engie's finance chief cautioned that full-year EBIT might not match the strong performance of the first quarter, which benefited from high gas and power prices and increased winter demand. The company maintains its 2025 forecast for net recurring income of €4.4bn to €5bn. ENGIE North America has teamed up with funds managed by CBRE Investment Management (IM) on a 2.4GW portfolio of battery storage assets in the US states of Texas and California. ENGIE will retain a controlling share and continue to operate and manage the portfolio, which comprises 31 projects across territories of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO). ENGIE North America chief renewables officer and senior vice-president Dave Carroll stated: "We are delighted that ENGIE and CBRE IM are partnering in this industry-leading transaction, supporting 2.4GW of storage that will support the growing demand for power in Texas and California. 'The scale of this portfolio reflects ENGIE's commitments to meeting the energy needs of the US and increasing the resilience of the ERCOT and CAISO grids." In early May 2025, NHOA Energy, together with ENGIE, commenced construction of a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. "Engie slows US renewable energy projects amid tariff uncertainties" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NHOA and ENGIE begin construction of Belgian 400MWh BESS
Utility-scale energy storage systems provider NHOA Energy, together with ENGIE, has commenced construction on a 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. The company will deliver the project to ENGIE under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement to enhance grid stability. The development follows ENGIE's selection in the fourth capacity remuneration mechanism (CRM) auction by the Belgian grid operator, Elia. The CRM, established by the Belgian government, aims to mitigate the predicted shortfall in installed power capacity, which is partly due to the planned partial phase-out of Belgian nuclear plants in 2025. The Kallo BESS project will play a pivotal role in the energy transition of the region. The project represents a strategic repurposing of the former Kallo power plant site, which ceased operations in 2011 after previously running on natural gas and fuel oil. The system will provide energy for up to four hours, meeting the needs of 48,000 households. ENGIE Belgium CEO Vincent Verbeke stated: 'It is with great pride that we are launching the construction of this battery park in Kallo, together with the Minister of Energy, the municipality and our valuable partners. 'This is ENGIE's second large-scale park in Belgium, a project that can only be realised through close co-operation with all of them. By developing this additional flexible capacity, we are contributing to the optimal use of wind and solar energy and meeting the needs of the electricity grid.' NHOA Energy will leverage its almost two decades of energy storage field experience, particularly in European power electronics and engineering, to ensure the performance, resilience and cybersecurity of the Kallo BESS. NHOA Energy global managing director Lucie Kanius-Dujardin stated: 'This partnership to support the Belgian grid operator, Elia, underscores the essential role of energy storage in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system.' In April 2025, NHOA Energy announced the commissioning of Blyth Battery, a 238.5MW/477MWh energy storage system in South Australia. "NHOA and ENGIE begin construction of Belgian 400MWh BESS" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ENGIE and NHOA Energy Break Ground on 400 MWh Battery Project in Belgium
KALLO, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NHOA Energy, the global provider of utility-scale energy storage systems, today celebrated with ENGIE the groundbreaking of a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kallo, Beveren, Belgium. The project will be delivered by NHOA Energy to ENGIE under a supply contract and a long-term service agreement. The ceremony held this morning in the presence of Mathieu Bihet, Federal Minister of Energy, Marc Van de Vijver, Mayor of Beveren, Vincent Verbeke, CEO of ENGIE Belgium, and Lucie Kanius-Dujardin, Global Managing Director of NHOA Energy, marked the official start of construction on ENGIE's battery park. This comes after the selection of ENGIE in the 4th Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) auction by the Belgian grid operator, Elia. The CRM was set up by the Belgian government to address the anticipated shortage of installed power capacity, partly due to the planned partial phase-out of Belgian nuclear plants in 2025. This project in particular will play a key role in supporting the region's energy transition while also repurposing the former Kallo power plant, which operated on natural gas and fuel oil until its closure in 2011. NHOA Energy's European power electronics and engineering capabilities, developed in almost two decades of energy storage field experience, will guarantee the performance, resilience and cybersecurity of the Kallo BESS which, once operational, will supply energy for up to four hours, meeting the electricity needs of over 48,000 households. 'It is with great pride that we are launching the construction of this battery park in Kallo today, together with the Minister of Energy, the municipality, and our valuable partners. This is ENGIE's second large-scale park in Belgium, a project that can only be realized through close cooperation with all of them. By developing this additional flexible capacity, we are contributing to the optimal use of wind and solar energy and meeting the needs of the electricity grid,' commented Vincent Verbeke. ' We are proud to once again join forces with ENGIE, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding battery energy storage solutions across Europe. This partnership to support the Belgian grid operator, Elia, underscores the essential role of energy storage in enabling the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system, ' commented Lucie Kanius-Dujardin.
