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Robinson Nuclear Plant receives NRC approval to continue operating until 2050

  • 19 hours ago (2026-04-24)
  • David Flin

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licence for Duke Energy’s 759 MW Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville, South Carolina for an additional 20 years.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries wins US data centre power equipment deal

  • a day ago (2026-04-23)
  • David Flin

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a supply agreement with US energy infrastructure developer Aperion Energy Group to provide 20 MW power power systems based on its HiMSEN engines. The contract is for a total capacity of 684 MW and is valued at €362 million.

Ember reports solar growth halts fossil electricity growth globally in 2025

  • 2 days ago (2026-04-22)
  • David Flin

According to Ember’s seventh annual Global Electricity Review, the rise of zero emission electricity generation exceeded the growth in electricity demand, causing a slight downturn in fossil generation.

First Hualong One nuclear power unit starts commercial operation

  • 3 days 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

  • 4 days 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

  • 7 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

  • 8 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

  • 9 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

  • 10 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

  • 11 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.