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First Hualong One nuclear power unit starts commercial operation

  • 15 hours ago (2026-04-21)
  • David Flin

The first Hualong One nuclear power unit in south China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay area officially entered commercial operation on 20 April.

India’s power grid faces strain as heat pushes demand over 239 GW

  • a day ago (2026-04-20)
  • David Flin

India’s power grid struggled on 18 April as peak electricity demand hit a record for April of 239 GW, driven by high heat and consequent high cooling demand. This demand was higher than last April’s peak, indicating a hard summer ahead.

Japan to provide €650 million in subsidies to develop next-generation geothermal power solutions

  • 4 days ago (2026-04-17)
  • David Flin

Japan’s Ministry of the Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has announced that projects to develop next-generation geothermal power technology will receive a total of €650 million in subsidies by fiscal 2030.

Explosion at Chhattisgarh power plant in India kills 19

  • 5 days ago (2026-04-16)
  • David Flin

A boiler explosion at the 1200 MW coal-fired power plant in Chhattisgarh, India operated by Vedanta has resulted in 19 fatalities and multiple injuries.

UK households may be paid to use more electricity during the summer

  • 6 days ago (2026-04-15)
  • David Flin

The UK National Energy System Operator (NESO) has said it will update its Demand Flexibility Service in the coming months to introduce measures to encourage consumers to increase their energy consumption during periods of excess electricity supply.

Amogy and GS E&C launch joint venture to develop 40 MW green ammonia power

  • 7 days ago (2026-04-14)
  • David Flin

Amogy, a supplier of ammonia-to-power solutions, and GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) from South Korea have signed a joint venture agreement to develop carbon-free electricity generation systems using ammonia.

Egypt and Russia to fast-track El Dabaa nuclear power project

  • 8 days ago (2026-04-13)
  • David Flin

Egypt and Russia plan to accelerate work on the El Dabaa nuclear plant as part of their efforts to increase energy cooperation between the two countries.

Ecuador transfers O&M of hydropower plant to Power China in arbitration agreement

  • 11 days ago (2026-04-10)
  • David Flin

Javier Medina, Ecuador’s Vice Minister of Electricity, has announced that the country will transfer the O&M of its largest hydropower plant, the 1500 MW Coca Codo Sinclair plant to Power China as part of an arbitration settlement.

UK gives approval for construction of country’s largest solar farm project

  • 12 days ago (2026-04-09)
  • David Flin

The UK Government has approved the 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, which will become the UK’s largest such farm by capacity. The project will include battery storage and grid connection infrastructure in North Kesteven.

ADB to support solar development in Pakistan

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

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide technical and financial support for increased development of solar power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Pakistan.