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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Arctech to Supply 175 MW of Solar Trackers for Landmark Green Hydrogen Project in Oman
DUQM, Oman, May 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arctech, the global leader in solar tracking, racking, and BIPV solutions, has signed a strategic contract with ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a pure play fully integrated Renewable Energy Company in India with a diversified portfolio across solar, wind, hybrid and FDRE projects to supply 175 MWp of solar trackers for the 300 MTPD Green Ammonia Project in Duqm, Oman. The project is located near the southeastern coast of Oman, a region characterized by coastal desert conditions including sandy soils, high wind speeds (up to 55 m/s), C5-level corrosion exposure, extreme temperatures and high levels of solar radiation, with an annual average of around 5,764 KWh/m2. The area's favourable climate, with high solar insolation, has made it a prime location for utility-scale solar projects. Arctech will deploy its Signature 1P Single Axis Solar Tracking System Skyline II, engineered for harsh environments, to support the solar PV component powering one of the first large-scale green hydrogen production facilities in the region. The trackers will be delivered in phases starting from July 2025. In recent years, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has introduced renewable energy initiatives such as a new Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Duqm. OPWP is actively working toward a diverse energy mix, aligning with the national target of sourcing 35–39% of electricity from renewables by 2040. This new partnership reinforces Oman's long-term vision and positions the Duqm region as a central hub in the global energy transition. This milestone collaboration underscores Arctech's growing role in enabling renewable energy megaprojects worldwide. The Oman installation is a flagship initiative in industrial decarbonization—integrating solar power with next-gen hydrogen fuel technologies, setting new benchmarks in clean energy integration. Moreover, Arctech has an extensive track record of experience in numerous GW-scale large projects across the globe, which instils confidence in this partnership. "We are pleased to partner with Arctech for our 300 MTPD Green Hydrogen project in Duqm, Oman. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our green hydrogen journey, and we are confident that Arctech's advanced tracking solutions and project execution capabilities will support us in achieving optimal energy efficiency and reliability under challenging coastal and high-wind site conditions," said by Vipin Aggarwal, VP of Procurement in Green Hydrogen and International Business. SOURCE Arctech Solar Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards
Lorde returned to the spotlight in New Zealand this week, appearing at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards in Auckland on Thursday night (May 29), just hours after hosting an intimate, invite-only performance inside a YMCA bathroom. The rare public appearance comes as Lorde ramps up promo for her upcoming album Virgin, due out June 27. Her attendance at the AMAs — New Zealand's biggest night in music — marks her first red carpet appearance in the country in several years. More from Billboard Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was 'Fired' Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Songs With New 'John's Version' Recordings The day prior, Lorde teased a cryptic Instagram post showing a cracked iPhone tucked into the waistband of a pair of jeans, tagged 'Auckland.' The post included a link to a WhatsApp group, where she invited fans to meet her in the city that night. 'Auckland I wanna play you something .. Meet me in the city tonight? Message me if you're keen,' she wrote. More than 300 fans gathered outside the YMCA venue, with small groups of 30 admitted every 15 minutes to witness the pop-up performance. The performance came one day before the release of Lorde's new single 'Man of the Year,' which follows previous track 'What Was That.' Both songs will appear on Virgin, her first album since 2021's Solar Power. Lorde's innovative approach to album promotion has included surprise concerts, fan text blasts, and spontaneous performances in public spaces. In April, she debuted 'What Was That' in New York City's Washington Square Park, drawing such a large crowd that the police shut it down. She performed again in the same location just a few hours later. Several early winners were announced at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards ahead of the main ceremony, including MOKOTRON (Best Electronic Artist), Cassie Henderson (Best Pop Artist), and Holly Arrowsmith (Best Folk Artist). Lorde's debut album Pure Heroine peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, with lead single 'Royals' spending nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her 2017 LP Melodrama debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for album of the year. Solar Power, released in 2021, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Virgin arrives June 27 via Universal Music New Zealand. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything We Know About Lorde's Upcoming Album ‘Virgin'
Lorde Summer is upon us: the pop star's fourth album Virgin will be out on June 27. It's been four years since her last album, Solar Power, and the 28-year-old artist's output between albums tends to be pretty minimal. Fans have been anxiously anticipating what her new era will bring, especially after her lead single 'What Was That' teased a bigger, bolder sound than her third LP. Lorde divulged details of her new album in her Rolling Stone cover story, her first in-depth conversation about the new album. Here's what we know so far about Virgin: More from Rolling Stone The Everyday Items That Inspired Lorde's New Album, From 5 Gum to Apple Headphones Lorde Was Surprised When 'Ribs' Returned to the Charts: 'It's Crazy That It Works on People Still' Lorde's Ultrasound Tour 2025: How to Get Tickets Online Before They're Gone Lorde had been working with Jack Antonoff for her last two albums, but it was time for her to shake things up. She had reached out to Stack, who has worked with Bon Iver and Danielle Haim, around the time she was set to begin her Solar Power tour. They recorded a song in 2022, but she wasn't totally sure what the album was going to be until they reunited towards the end of 2023, as her tour and festival dates wrapped up. They hunkered down in NYC for most of 2024 to write the music on Virgin. Lorde was nervous about revealing too much of the album and is nervous for how people will respond. She teased how the lyrics will make her not seem as 'good' as she has been conditioned to act. 'There's going to be a lot of people who don't think I'm a good girl anymore, a good woman. It's over,' she said. 'It will be over for a lot of people, and then for some people, I will have arrived. I'll be where they always hoped I'd be.' Over the past four years, Lorde has been in the midst of a life upheaval. An eating disorder and breakup had slammed her into 'rock bottom' as she put it, but the journey to re-centering herself was vastly helped by MDMA therapy sessions she had begun before her Solar Power tour to get over her crippling stage fright. Two years' worth of sessions helped Lorde re-discover her body; as she found clarity, she began to redefine her gender as well, which she describes as 'expansive.' (On the album's opening track, she sings 'Some days I'm a woman/Some days I'm a man.') 'I think coming more into my body, I came into an understanding of the grotesque nature of it and the glory and all these things,' she said. The lyrics on Virgin reflect that. 'It's right on the edge of gross. I often really tried to hit this kind of gnarliness or grossness. 'You tasted my underwear.' I've never heard that in a song, you know? It felt like the right way to tell this whole chapter.' For Virgin, Lorde and Stack emphasized the percussive elements above all else. She wants the production to work on the body before the brain. That means that she tried to keep the language as simple and plain as possible. 'This is going to sound crazy, but I said to myself, 'We get it. You're smart. You don't need to telegraph it,'' she explained. 'Whereas in the past, I'm really trying to craft these lyrics. This time I was like, 'No, be smart enough to let it be really basic. Be plain with language and see what happens.'' Lorde and co-director Terrence O'Connor shot the 'What Was That' video on iPhone. It was an intentionally raw way of capturing the visuals, reflective of the nature of Virgin. She said the color of the album is 'clear,' amplifying its transparency. The cover is an X-ray of her pelvis, showing off the zipper on her jeans and her IUD. 'There's as little between me and the brand as possible,' she explained. The video and more tiny details like the font used in the booklet for physical releases are meant to evoke a 'school project' touch. Fans immediately recognized some Melodrama touches to 'What Was That,' but the old Lorde song that ended up blowing was from her first album instead. 'Ribs' hit the Hot 100 and has helped Lorde recognize some connections between her teenage self and the woman she's become. 'I'm now seeing that Virgin has this connection to Pure Heroine, and to this young, brave part of myself. I'm seeing that all these albums have connective tissue,' she said. 'Having 'Ribs' bubble up next to songs I've written when I was 28. I can't wait to see what continues to bubble up when more of this album is out. What are the connections going to be?' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Oh Lorde! Singer crashes own themed party to fans' delight
Kiwi singer Lorde has shocked fans after crashing her own themed party at Sydney club Merv's Underground on Sunday night. The venue had promoted the event as a celebration of the 28-year-old's upcoming studio album Virgin, or as they put it, 'We're officially in the L4 era, so it's only right we throw a party for our true Lorde and saviour!' However, fans invited to 'dance (or cry) in the club' were not quite expecting their party queen to show her face — let alone rub sweaty shoulders with them on the dance floor. But after the Royals singer entered the scene, that's exactly what went down. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The hitmaker could be seen dancing alongside DJ Xeimma on the decks, with the pair singing along to the star's lyrics and sharing a hug following the surreal moment. 'Lorde crashed my party,' the DJ said following the event. 'Still in disbelief. Feeling unbelievably grateful to @lorde for making this a night we'll talk about for years.' The event formed part of a series of themed parties across Australia and North America hosted by the DJ titled Sugarush. The surprise guest could be seen trading handshakes with fans before finding her groove in the crowd, and attracting attention. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The New Zealand-born singer's upcoming 12-track album is set to drop on June 26, featuring single What Was That which was released in April. This project marks her fourth studio album, and follows her 2021 project Solar Power. Having emerged as an international party girl in recent years, the singer collaborated with Charli xcx in 2024 as the pair traded empathetic jibes on the British brat's second release of hit Girl, so confusing.
NZ Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Lorde crashes a Lorde-themed nightclub event in Sydney
It comes after the 28-year-old singer recently announced a new album called Virgin and her Ultrasound world tour. It will be her first record since Solar Power in 2021 and follows the release of her single What Was That earlier in 2025. Lorde – who shot to global fame as a teenager with her signature track Royals – has released three albums and, according to a media release, Virgin will showcase a 'bold evolution in her sound and storytelling'. The announcement comes just more than 18 months after the Green Light hitmaker revealed she had been working on new music while living in London. The New Zealand pop star told fans in an email newsletter that she had been living in the British capital since mid-2023. 'Things feel clear here. I haven't seen many friends; mostly, I'm alone with my thoughts,' she said. 'I go swimming, I go to work, I walk home or take the train, I eat in my kitchen, I go to bed thinking about what I'm making. I'm starting to miss my friends and family, like a vitamin I'm deficient in.' Lorde also revealed in the same update that she has been battling a mystery illness. At the time, she noted that she had stopped taking her regular medication after spending more than a decade on it and found herself becoming ill on several occasions. 'The little yellow pill I took every morning for thousands of mornings since I was 15. My gut isn't working properly, my skin is worse than ever, I've gotten sick half a dozen times.' Lorde went on to explain to fans that she has 'never really listened' to her body and has used this year to focus on her health after 'ignoring' it for so long. Virgin will be released on June 27.
