Ghana’s government backs green energy and the expertise of our engineers: Following the first two photovoltaic power plants in Lawra and Kaleo, the next joint project is starting in the form of Kaleo Phase II. Ghana’s biggest power supplier, the Volta River Authority (VRA), is to develop a new 15.78 MWp PV solar project in …
Improving the daily life of residents, reducing use of fossil fuels, developing the economy: these are the main objectives of a project to build two new 225,000-volt power lines in Cameroon. Tractebel is owner’s engineer on this ambitious project. The first 100-km section of the transmission line, which joins the cities of Nkongsamba to Bafoussam …
The expansion phase of the 4,100-MW Snowy Mountain hydroelectric scheme is currently underway with the Snowy 2.0 project. Our hydropower experts are working through the numerous and highly complex detailed design and working design studies of this landmark pumped-storage power plant.The iconic Snowy Mountain hydroelectric and irrigation scheme, originally built from 1949 through 1974, is …
Tractebel is once again among the top 5 in the annual ranking “Top International Design Firms – Power” by the American magazine Engineering News Record (ENR). The company was able to maintain 5th position in the overall Power sector. In all subsegments, including hydropower, wind and solar, Tractebel holds top 10 places. Tractebel is committed …
The Smart Grid LAB Hessen project is investigating this question. As a project partner, our experts present the first findings. The energy transition calls for innovative solutions. Three important building blocks for its success are decentralization, digitization and decarbonization. However, the volatility of renewable energies and fluctuating consumption levels caused by consumers such as electric vehicles (EV) are pushing current power grids to their technical and thermal limits. Existing systems are therefore being upgraded. For a …
Tractebel and partner KBR are the Owner’s Engineer on one of the world’s largest renewable hydrogen plants, powered by off-grid intermittent renewable solar energy: Yuri Phase 0 in Western Australia. This groundbreaking project will support decarbonization of the Australian fertilizer industry and is paving the way for future large-scale green ammonia production. Fertilizer is an …
The Rhine-Main region in the centre of Germany is looking for solutions to facilitate the energy transition. A Waste-to-Wheels study conducted by our experts shows that waste-to-energy plants can cost-effectively produce green hydrogen to decarbonise transport. As part of the HyExperts project MH2Regio, all, our team developed a strategy for a regional hydrogen infrastructure in …
One of Europe’s first large-scale renewable power-to-e-methanol value chains to generate clean energy while supporting a circular economy. Our hydrogen experts completed the site’s functional specifications and are supporting the tendering phase. HyNetherlands, located at Eemshaven in the Dutch province of Groningen, is slated to play a key role in Europe’s fight against climate change. …
Unique large-scale storage solution paves new way for offshore hydrogen production. Tractebel and partner companies have developed the world’s first offshore infrastructure and processing facilities concept for the storage of hydrogen in offshore caverns. The design study, unveiled by Tractebel Overdick GmbH’s offshore experts, outlines an innovative solution for large-scale hydrogen storage on the high …
Our energy experts are overseeing the construction of a 40-MW solar power plant In Eldoret, Kenya’s fifth-largest city. Our Renewable Energy experts are supervising the construction of a photovoltaic (PV) plant to supply Kenya with more renewable energy. The PV power plant in Eldoret is expected to be connected to the grid in 2022 and …
Image: © Energy Forum On the panel, our energy expert Michael Wünnemann reported on green hydrogen projects on a GW scale, while looking at the entire value chain. In his keynote speech, the German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economics Robert Habeck also highlighted some fruitful partnerships for the climate: Green hydrogen from the MENA region …
The 132 kV Solu Corridor transmission line provides electricity to three remote districts in northeastern Nepal. Our experts from Tractebel in India provided project management consulting services for the transmission line and substation project. The 90-km long, 132 kV double-circuit Solu Corridor transmission line and 132/33/11 kV substation at Tingla in Nepal are now operational. …
Anyone investing in a wind power project wants assurance that it will pay off. Our experts are officially approved to forecast wind potential and energy yield at sites across the globe. Tractebel has been officially authorized to assess the potential of wind power sites according to international standards on a global scale. Prior to designating …
Tractebel is supporting the development of a hydrogen strategy and action plan for the League of Arab States to mitigate the effects of climate change. Our experts are analyzing the potential of hydrogen and its derivatives in the member countries of the League of Arab States. We are identifying the requisite framework conditions and developing …
The first wind turbine in Sudan will provide power to 14,000 people. It will also demonstrate the potential for sustainable energy generation in Africa’s third-largest nation. Tractebel is providing support for the tendering process and implementation. Nearly half the population of Sudan does not have access to energy. This is set to change. A new …
