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MHPS tests large-scale high-efficiency gas turbine fuelled by 30 per cent hydrogen mix

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-02)
  • David Flin

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has tested a large-scale gas turbine, which passed a firing test using a 30 per cent hydrogen fuel mix.

Myanmar to double electricity capacity by 2021

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-01)
  • David Flin

Myanmar is planning to double its electricity power capacity by 2021 by building natural gas-fired power plants, in a move to tackle chronic power shortages.

Nigeria plans to start building $5.8 billion hydropower plant in 2018

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-31)
  • David Flin

The Nigerian Government has confirmed that it plans to start construction of a $5.8 billion hydropower plant in the eastern Mambila region this year, once it has finalised loan terms with China’s Export-Import Bank.

Uttar Pradesh to set up 10.7 GW solar plants in five years

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-30)
  • David Flin

The Uttar Pradesh Government has said that the Indian state will set up around 6000 solar power plants to meet its clean energy target of 10,700 MW in the next five years.

Kilroot power station in Northern Ireland faces closure

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-29)
  • David Flin

Kilroot power station in Northern Ireland is facing closure. The 660 MW plant failed to win a contract in an auction process to supply the all-island Single Electricity Market (SEM).

France to close all coal-fired power plants by 2021

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-26)
  • David Flin

President Emmanuel Macron of France said in a speech at Davos that France will shut down all its coal-fired power plants by 2021.

EBRD supports development of biogas CHP projects in Belarus

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-25)
  • David Flin

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing the construction of four biogas CHP plants across Belarus.

JICA in talks on renovation of Iranian power plants

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-24)
  • David Flin

Hamidreza Azimi, Deputy for Planning with Iran’s Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPHC) said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is in negotiations to finance renovation of major power plants in Iran.

Puerto Rico moves to privatise PREPA

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-23)
  • David Flin

Ricardo Rossello, Governor of Puerto Rico, has announced that he is moving to privatise the publicly-owned Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) after the lengthy recovery from the damage caused by hurricane Maria.

China donates solar power systems to Nepal

  • 7 years ago (2018-01-22)
  • David Flin

China has donated more than 32,000 solar power generating systems to Nepal to enhance its domestic capacity in combating climate change, and to provide electricity to communities that have not had power since an earthquake in 2015.