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Irish CO2 emissions plunge after coal-fired power plant shutdown

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-09)
  • David Flin

Emissions of CO2 in Ireland fell sharply last year, the decline outpacing that of the wider EU, in a period that included the closure of ESB’s coal-fired Moneypoint Power Plant.

Siemens to exit power, gas, and renewables business

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-08)
  • David Flin

Siemens has announced that it will be spinning its gas and power division off into a separately managed company, and cutting over 10,000 jobs.

Siemens and TÜV SÜD partner to strengthen digital safety and security for energy sector

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-07)
  • David Flin

Siemens and TÜV SÜD are collaborating to provide digital safety and security assessment to address the growing risk of cyberattacks on critical energy infrastructure.

Oman’s largest utility-scale solar PV IPP

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-06)
  • David Flin

A consortium composed of ACWA Power, Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and Alternative Energy Projects Co (AEPC) has executed the project agreements for the Ibri-2 IPP with the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP).

Iraq launches first round of solar energy investment

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-03)
  • David Flin

The Iraqi Ministry of Energy has launched the first round of investment in solar energy projects, with a targeted capacity of 755 MW.

US NRC approves South Korea’s APR1400 reactor design for use in USA

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-02)
  • David Flin

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has certified the APR1400 reactor developed by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP).

Iran to expand Bushehr nuclear power plant

  • 5 years ago (2019-05-01)
  • David Flin

Iran has announced that it will move forward on construction of two additional units at Bushehr, as part of an agreement with Russia’s Rosatom.

Iraq approves Siemens power plan

  • 5 years ago (2019-04-30)
  • David Flin

The Iraqi Government has said that it has approved a plan from Siemens to develop power stations in the country in a deal said to be worth $15 billion.

Lekki district in Lagos, Nigeria hit by blackout

  • 5 years ago (2019-04-29)
  • David Flin

The whole of Lekki district in Lagos, Nigeria, was subject to a total blackout following a complete system collapse starting 15.09 hours on 28 April.

JinkoSolar supplies 100MW of solar modules to Vietnam power project

  • 5 years ago (2019-04-27)
  • David Flin

JinkoSolar has announced that it has supplied 100 MW of high-efficiency solar modules for the Srepok 1 and Quang Minh Solar Power Plant Complex, one of Vietnam’s largest solar power projects.