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Nextracker Achieves 10-Gigawatt Milestone in Middle East, Africa, and India Solar Power Markets

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212023457/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212023457/en/
    Sakaka Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia featuring Nextracker's NX Horizon smart solar tracker.
  • We continue to invest in these markets with sales, engineering, and professional services teams to better serve our customers throughout the entire solar project lifecycle.
  • United Arab Emirates (Phase V of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ) – project with Shanghai Electric and ACWA Power providing over one gigawatt of power for Dubai.
  • For more information about Nextracker’s integrated solar tracker and software solutions, please visit https://nextracker.com/trackers/

Market Segmentation Analysis Reveals Steam Methane Reforming Dominance and Rapid Growth in Mobility Sector in the Global Hydrogen Market

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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By Technology: The global hydrogen market is categorized into four segments based on technology: steam methane reforming (SMR), electrolysis, coal gasification, and others.

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  • By Technology: The global hydrogen market is categorized into four segments based on technology: steam methane reforming (SMR), electrolysis, coal gasification, and others.
  • By Sector: Hydrogen demand is segmented into five sectors: existing industry use, mobility, power generation, building and industry heat, and new industry feedstock.
  • While grey hydrogen, produced from fossil fuels, dominates the market currently, green hydrogen from renewable sources and low carbon hydrogen are expected to grow significantly.
  • By Region: The global hydrogen market is analyzed based on regions, including Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Media Alert: ACWA, CWEA Offer Tips on Covering Water Professionals Appreciation Week

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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During California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, which takes place from October 7 to 15, water associations are spotlighting the dedicated individuals and incredible opportunities that keep California's water systems functioning flawlessly.

Key Points: 
  • During California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, which takes place from October 7 to 15, water associations are spotlighting the dedicated individuals and incredible opportunities that keep California's water systems functioning flawlessly.
  • There’s a big team of people behind the scenes taking care of California’s water and they deserve recognition,” said Jenn Jones, the Executive Director and CEO of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
  • We’ve always been here and water workers are essential to life in California.”
    What are the water workforce challenges?
  • To address the challenges faced by the water workforce, we’re raising the profile of water professionals during Water Week, including:
    Celebrating water professionals and highlighting the overflowing well of job opportunities during California Water Professionals Appreciation Week on October 7-15.

ACWA Statement on the Passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) released the following statement today on the passing of longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who was a champion of California water.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) released the following statement today on the passing of longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who was a champion of California water.
  • “The California water community has lost a friend and one of its greatest champions with the passing of Senator Feinstein.
  • “Senator Feinstein was a legendary advocate for water resources management and has left an extraordinary legacy of leadership in Western water.
  • ACWA sends its heartfelt condolences to the senator’s family, loved ones and staff.”
    “With Senator Feinstein’s passing, ACWA and our members have lost one of the finest leaders ever on California and Western water issues.

Nation’s Largest Statewide Public Water Agency Coalition Elects Leadership for 2024-‘25

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Green, currently ACWA vice president, has served on the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board of Directors since 2010 and is also Vice Chair of the National Water Research Institute.

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  • Green, currently ACWA vice president, has served on the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Board of Directors since 2010 and is also Vice Chair of the National Water Research Institute.
  • She succeeds outgoing ACWA President Pamela Tobin, who serves on the San Juan Water District Board of Directors in the Sacramento area.
  • ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the U.S with more than 470 public water agency members.
  • ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose more than 470 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California.

ASEAN Summit 2023: Indonesia identifies cooperation projects worth US$32 billion through AIPF

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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JAKARTA, Sept 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia identified cooperation projects worth US$32 billion through business matching activities carried out during the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF), held on September 5-6.

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  • JAKARTA, Sept 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia identified cooperation projects worth US$32 billion through business matching activities carried out during the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF), held on September 5-6.
  • As the organizer of the AIPF, which is the flagship event of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, Indonesia is also seeking cooperation for projects from other countries with a total value of US$810 million.
  • He mentioned that some of the largest SOEs in Indonesia, such as Pertamina, Pupuk Indonesia, PLN, Pelindo, Jasa Marga, MIND ID, and Injourney also participated in the AIPF.
  • ASEAN member states such as Brunei, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines presented potential projects in the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors.

ACWA Supports Budget Agreement, Benefits to Water Infrastructure

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton released the following statement today regarding the 2023-’24 state budget that will provide much-needed funding for important water-related categories and associated budget trailer bills that will help streamline the development of critical water infrastructure projects.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Dave Eggerton released the following statement today regarding the 2023-’24 state budget that will provide much-needed funding for important water-related categories and associated budget trailer bills that will help streamline the development of critical water infrastructure projects.
  • “ACWA applauds Governor Newsom and the Legislature’s leadership in successfully enacting budget trailer bills that include reforms to help streamline the approval processes for building critical water infrastructure projects at the pace and scale needed to respond to the growing impacts of climate change.
  • This budget provides public water agencies across the state resources to help address the effects of climate change in their communities.
  • ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose more than 460 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California.

ACWA Supports Newsom’s Leadership on Streamlining the Delivery of Critical Infrastructure Projects

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Gavin Newsom’s leadership on streamlining the delivery of critical infrastructure projects throughout the state.

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  • Gavin Newsom’s leadership on streamlining the delivery of critical infrastructure projects throughout the state.
  • The Governor today signed an Executive Order and his Administration is posting budget trailer bills aimed at streamlining the delivery of critical projects, including water infrastructure projects.
  • “ACWA applauds the Governor’s leadership today in announcing actions aimed at streamlining the delivery of infrastructure projects - actions which will help ensure critical water infrastructure projects are built at the pace and scale needed to respond to the growing impacts of climate change.
  • “ACWA members have been on the front lines of preparing for a changing climate through continued investments in critical water infrastructure.

Orange County Water District Honored for Innovative Water Resiliency Efforts

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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MONTEREY, Calif., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented the second annual Excellence in Innovation Award to Orange County Water District (OCWD) for recycling 100 percent of its local reclaimable wastewater flows into high-quality drinking water.

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  • MONTEREY, Calif., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented the second annual Excellence in Innovation Award to Orange County Water District (OCWD) for recycling 100 percent of its local reclaimable wastewater flows into high-quality drinking water.
  • OCWD expanded its Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) to be able to recycle 100 percent of Orange County Sanitation District’s reclaimable wastewater flows, which produces up to 130 million gallons of drinking water a day (mgd), serving nearly one million people in north and central Orange County.
  • “Projects like these are so important in addressing climate change impacts, including more severe and prolonged droughts,” said ACWA President Pamela Tobin.
  • ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose more than 460 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California.

ACWA Honors SCV Water for Innovative PFAS Water Treatment Project

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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MONTEREY, Calif., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented the prestigious Clair A. Hill Water Agency Award for Excellence to Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) for its Valley Center Well Groundwater Treatment Facility.

Key Points: 
  • MONTEREY, Calif., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented the prestigious Clair A. Hill Water Agency Award for Excellence to Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) for its Valley Center Well Groundwater Treatment Facility.
  • SCV Water completed this ambitious facility to restore water affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and to provide a local, reliable drought-proof groundwater source for its customers.
  • Like many communities nationwide, SCV Water faces a long-term water-quality crisis due to PFAS.
  • The Valley Center Well project and several other PFAS treatment facilities are restoring water delivered to customers.