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KenGen to add 1745 MW geothermal energy to grid by 2025

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-20)
  • David Flin

The Kenyan utility Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has said that it plans to add 1745 MW for geothermal sources by 2025, as part of an attempt to reduce or end power generation from fossil fuels in the country.

South Korea coal-fired power generation hit record high levels in 2017

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-19)
  • David Flin

South Korea’s coal-fired power generation reached new highs in 2017, despite government efforts to switch to renewable sources.

GE Hitachi and Holtec announce cooperation over SMR-160 small modular reactor

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-16)
  • David Flin

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), Holtec International, and SMR Inventec have announced a collaboration to advance the SMR-160, a single loop, 160 MW pressurised light water reactor based on existing light water technologies.

Siemens to supply 1386 MW to Ørsted offshore wind farm

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-15)
  • David Flin

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded exclusivity by Danish energy group Ørsted for the supply and service of wind turbines for the Hornsea Project Two offshore wind project, being developed in British waters, where it will install its SG 8.0-167 DD turbines, with a combined total capacity of 1386 MW.

Europe installs record levels of offshore wind energy

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-14)
  • David Flin

WindEurope has released a report that says that Europe installed a record amount of offshore wind energy in 2017.

GE and Marinus Energy to build first of its kind waste gas to power plant in Ghana

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-13)
  • David Flin

GE Power and Marinus Energy have announced a pilot project to capture isopentane gas and use it as a fuel source for generating electricity.

Blackout in northern Puerto Rico after explosion and fire at substation

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-12)
  • David Flin

A blackout hit northern Puerto Rico late on 11 February after an explosion started a large fire at a main power substation.

Black & Veatch to build 900 MW CCGT in UK

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-09)
  • David Flin

Black & Veatch has been appointed by China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) and Wyre Power Limited to present plans for a new power plant in Lancashire, UK.

GE’s Enhanced 2 MW-127 wind turbine selected for 2.9 GW in North America

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-08)
  • David Flin

GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has secured commitments for 2.9 GW in North America for its variably rated 2.2 MW to 2.5 MW onshore wind turbine with a 127 m rotor.

Nigerian Government approves $18 million transmission project to stabilise power supply in Lafia

  • 7 years ago (2018-02-07)
  • David Flin

The Federal and State Governments have approved an $18 million electricity transmission project to be built by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in Lafia, state capital of Nasarawa, Nigeria.