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Dhybrid to build several 2 MW hybrid solar power plants in Senegal

  • 6 years ago (2019-05-13)
  • David Flin

The German company Dhybrid has been selected to build several small hybrid solar power plants with a total capacity of 2 MW in Senegal.

Low water levels lead to power cuts in Zimbabwe

  • 6 years ago (2019-05-10)
  • David Flin

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has said that the recent wave of power cuts being experienced across the country are the result of reduced generation capacity at Kariba Hydropower Plant.

Irish CO2 emissions plunge after coal-fired power plant shutdown

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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

  • 6 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.