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Siemens Gamesa launches 5.X wind turbine platform with 170 m rotor

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-08)
  • David Flin

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced the introduction of a new onshore wind turbine platform, the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, which encompasses two models, the SG 5.8-155 and the SG 5.8-170.

Saudi Arabia to invite bids for nuclear power plant project in 2020

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-05)
  • David Flin

Saudi Arabia has announced that it plans to issue a multi-billion dollar tender in 2020 to construct its first two nuclear reactors, and that it is discussing the project with US and other potential suppliers.

SinoHydro to invest $214 million in Rwandan hydropower plant

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-04)
  • David Flin

SinoHydro of China has announced that it will invest $214 million into the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant in Rwanda, boosting the country’s effort to achieve universal access to electricity by 2024.

Siemens signs first long-term service agreement for H-class turbine in UAE

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-03)
  • David Flin

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest “premium aluminium” producer, along with Siemens, have announced the first power services agreement for an H-class gas turbine in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

French Government plans to shut down remaining coal-fired power plants

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-02)
  • David Flin

French Ecology Minister Francois de Rugy said that the French power grid operator RTE is soon to publish a report that will layout a roadmap for shutting down France’s four remaining coal-fired power plants by 2022.

MHPS receives order for 1026.3 MW gas plant in UAE

  • 6 years ago (2019-04-01)
  • David Flin

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has announced that it has won an order to construct a 1026.3 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant for the Emirate of Sharjah in the UAE.

ACWA Power announces financial closure for 950 MW Dubai solar project

  • 6 years ago (2019-03-29)
  • David Flin

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power have announced the financial closing of a 950 MW concentrated solar power project in Dubai.

SSE to close unit at Fiddler’s Ferry coal-fired power station

  • 6 years ago (2019-03-28)
  • David Flin

SSE has announced that it is closing one of its four units at the Fiddler’s Ferry coal-fired power station in Cheshire, UK.

Siemens and State Power Investment Corporation agree on comprehensive cooperation

  • 6 years ago (2019-03-27)
  • David Flin

Siemens and State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) of China have signed a comprehensive Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement (SPFA).

Uniper to install GT26HE at Enfield power station, UK

  • 6 years ago (2019-03-26)
  • David Flin

GE has announced the first order for its new GT26 HE gas turbine upgrade with Uniper for the utility’s Enfield Power Station in London, UK.