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Jellyfish swarms force EdF to close 3.2 GW of nuclear power

  • 24 minutes ago (2026-08-12)
  • David Flin

A massive influx of jellyfish has forced EdF to shut three units at the Gravelines nuclear power plant and reduce output at a fourth unit. This has resulted in 3.2 GW of capacity being taken offline during a period of high demand.

Cuba expands solar power to combat electricity shortage

  • a day ago (2026-08-11)
  • David Flin

Cuba has expanded the incentives for importing renewable energy equipment as part of its efforts to increase solar power generation amid a prolonged electricity crisis. China has recently delivered an additional 5000 photovoltaic systems to Cuba.

HG Hyundai Heavy wins $675 million power equipment order for US data centres

  • 2 days ago (2026-08-10)
  • David Flin

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a $675 million contract with US-based Corban Energy Group to supply 1 GW of power generation equipment for data centres.

South Korea abandons ammonia co-firing at coal-fired power plants

  • 5 days ago (2026-08-07)
  • David Flin

South Korea has confirmed that ammonia co-firing will not form part of its long-term coal transition. Kim Sung-hwan, South Korea’s Climate, Energy, and Environment Minister, said that the technology could keep coal-fired power stations operating for longer.

BC Hydro buys gas-fired power generation facility on Vancouver Island

  • 6 days ago (2026-08-06)
  • David Flin

BC Hydro has announced that it has acquired the 275 MW Island Generation in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, Canada, a natural gas-fired facility, to provide peak power for Vancouver Island.

Holtec, Entergy, and Hyundai E&C sign MOA to evaluate potential SMR projects in US Gulf region

  • 7 days ago (2026-08-05)
  • David Flin

Holtec International, Entergy Services, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (HDEC) have announced a strategic collaboration for the deployment of Holtec’s SMR-300 for large-load customers across Entergy’s service territory.

Romanian army blasts rock in Danube to help nuclear power plant

  • 8 days ago (2026-08-04)
  • David Flin

The Romanian army detonated a rock formation on the Danube River on 3 August to divert water to the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.

Sungrow commissions Sierra Leone’s first large-scale power project in nearly a decade

  • 9 days ago (2026-08-03)
  • David Flin

The Chinese solar panel manufacturer Sungrow has commissioned a large-scale solar power and storage project in Sierra Leone, marking the country’s first major national-scale power generation project to be completed and connected to the grid in nearly a decade.

Record low water levels on Danube force nuclear output cuts in Hungary and Romania

  • 12 days ago (2026-07-31)
  • David Flin

Nuclear power plants along the River Danube in Hungary and Romania have cut output and may need to shut down completely as a result of record low water levels. Researchers say the problem has become a seasonal risk as climate change makes extreme heat and droughts more frequent.

China targets 3500 GW of renewable energy by 2030

  • 13 days ago (2026-07-30)
  • David Flin

China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have presented the country’s new five-year renewable energy plan for 2026-2030. Both institutions anticipate that the Chinese renewable energy industry will grow and show improved operational quality.