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First Energy announces coal plant closures with caveat

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-30)
  • David Flin

First Energy, based in Ohio, USA, has announced the closure of three coal-fired power plants and one diesel oil-fired plant, but said that it could reverse its decision if the Trump Administration takes steps to offset the market environment.

South Africa drops nuclear in favour of renewables

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-29)
  • David Flin

The South African Department of Energy has announced that the Cabinet has approved the draft updated Integrated Resources Plan (IRP 2018) which will see increased renewable energy generation in place of planned nuclear expansion.

GE Power launches new HVDC control system at CIGRE 2018

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-28)
  • David Flin

GE Power’s Grid Solutions business has unveiled a number of product innovations at CIGRE 2018 to adapt to a more digitalised, decentralised, and decarbonised energy landscape.

Iran and Russia to resume talks on construction of new nuclear power plant

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-27)
  • David Flin

Reza Ardakanian, Energy Minister of Iran, has said that the country has restarted negotiations with Russia to build a new 3000 MW nuclear power plant.

Pacifico Energy begins construction of solar power plants in Japan

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-24)
  • David Flin

Pacifico Energy has started construction work on two solar power plants in Japan with a total combined capacity of 184 MW.

Bechtel to manage UK’s Wylfa Newydd nuclear power project

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-23)
  • David Flin

Bechtel has announced that it has signed a contract with Hitachi’s UK subsidiary Horizon Nuclear Power to manage construction of the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in Wales.

UK’s Drax power station converts fourth unit from coal to biomass

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-22)
  • David Flin

Drax power station in north Yorkshire, UK, has converted a fourth generating unit to operate on biomass rather than coal.

Sembcorp wins bid to supply 250 MW to Bangladesh

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-21)
  • David Flin

Sembcorp Energy India (SEIL) has announced that it has won a bid to supply 250 MW to Bangladesh for 15 years.

New Trump power plant plan could increase CO2 emissions

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-20)
  • David Flin

President Trump of the USA is expected to announce a plan to empower states to establish emission standards for coal-fired power plants rather than speeding their retirement in a major overhaul of the Obama administration’s climate policy.

EIB backs Norway-Germany power link

  • 6 years ago (2018-08-17)
  • David Flin

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €100 million financing agreement with TenneT for the construction of an electricity link between Norway and Germany.