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Renewables provide record 32 per cent of global electricity

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-08)
  • David Flin

The energy think tank Ember has produced a report, the Global Electricity Review, which states that renewable power generation provided a record 32 per cent of global electricity in 2024, with overall electricity demand growing 4 per cent, the increase being largely driven by heatwaves and data centres.

Canadian nuclear regulator issues SMR construction licence

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-07)
  • David Flin

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has issued an SMR construction licence to Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to build a BWRX-300 reactor at Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Clarington, Ontario, Canada.

ZPC seeks 25-year renewal for Hwange power station licence

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-04)
  • David Flin

The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) for a 25-year renewal of its licence to operate the 920 MW coal-fired Hwange Power Station Units I and II, located in Matabeleland North Province.

Finland closes Helsinki’s last coal-fired power plant

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-03)
  • David Flin

Salmisaari, the last coal-fired power plant in Helsinki, has been officially closed, virtually ending coal burning across Finland. 

Congo to double capacity to 1.5 GW by 2030

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-02)
  • David Flin

The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Energy has announced that the country plans to double its power generation capacity to over 1.5 GW by 2030, largely through the development of renewable energy projects.

South Africa grants Eskom coal-fired plants emissions exemptions

  • 7 months ago (2025-04-01)
  • David Flin

Reuters has reported that South Africa’s environment minister has granted Eskom’s coal-fired power stations limited exemptions from air quality laws and regulations relating to harmful emissions reduction.

Samoa declares state of emergency over power blackouts

  • 7 months ago (2025-03-31)
  • David Flin

The Samoan government has declared a 30-day state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Major disruptions to Samoa’s electricity supply have affected the country, with power rationing in place since February.

BHEL wins €1.27 billion EPC contract for Chhattisgarh

  • 7 months ago (2025-03-28)
  • David Flin

Indian state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL) for the EPC contract of the 2x660 MW Korba West Supercritical Thermal Power Plant.

Uzbekistan to generate electricity from domestic waste

  • 7 months ago (2025-03-27)
  • David Flin

Uzbekistan plans to build waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across several regions in the country. Presidential decrees have approved investment projects in Tashkent and the regions of Andijan, Namangan, Ferghana, Tashkent, Kashkadarya, and Samarkand.

World-first engine test to convert sugarcane into clean power

  • 7 months ago (2025-03-26)
  • David Flin

Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazil’s Energetica Suape II, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol produced from sugarcane to generate power.