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Xcel Energy to build 1550 MW of new wind generation

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-17)
  • David Flin

Xcel Energy has announced that it will build seven new wind farms totalling 1550 MW in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa in the USA.

World’s largest virtual power plant switched on in South Australia

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-16)
  • David Flin

Power company AGL has announced that it has put a 5 MW virtual solar power station into operation in Adelaide in South Australia.

GE Hitachi and ARC Nuclear to cooperate on SMR development

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-15)
  • David Flin

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Advanced Reactor Concepts (ARC Nuclear) have agreed to collaborate in the development and licensing of an advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) based on mature Generation IV sodium-cooled reactor technology.

South Australia to invest $550 million to secure energy supplies

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-14)
  • David Flin

The South Australian State Government has announced that it will carry out a $550 million investment into electricity infrastructure, including construction of a new $360 million gas-fired power plant.

Philippines DoE wants to fast track power projects

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-13)
  • David Flin

The Philippine Department of Energy (DoE) has proposed a threshold of $70 million for power generation ventures to be declared as projects of national significance, simplifying the permitting and regulatory process.

First 3D-printed part in nuclear power plant in operation

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-10)
  • David Flin

Siemens has announced that, following the integration of 3D printing as part of its digital services portfolio, it has achieved the first successful commercial installation and continued safe operation of a 3D-printed part in a nuclear power plant.

EDF looks at possible new UK gas power plant

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-09)
  • David Flin

EDF has said that its British arm is considering construction of a new gas-fired power station in the northeast of England, close to some of its existing plants.

GE launches Global Powering Efficiency Centre of Excellence

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-08)
  • David Flin

GE has announced the launch of its new global Powering Efficiency Centre of Excellence (COE), which aims to boost the efficiency of both new and existing coal-fired power plants and significantly reduce their emissions.

South Australia should buy gas-fired plants

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-07)
  • David Flin

South Australia’s Economic Development Board (EDB) has said that the South Australian Government should consider buying or leasing a gas-fired electricity generator to help stabilise the state’s power supply.

First third generation nuclear plant in service

  • 7 years ago (2017-03-06)
  • David Flin

Rosatom has announced that it has begun the commercial operation of what it says is the world's first third-generation nuclear power reactor.