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Indian government approves 10 new nuclear reactors

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-18)
  • David Flin

The Union cabinet of the Indian Government has taken the decision to approve construction of ten units of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).

Sri Lanka to add 500 MW to grid in 2018

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-17)
  • David Flin

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board plans to add 500 MW of capacity in 2018, consisting of 15 MW of mini hydro power, 160 MW of solar power, 5 MW of biomass, and 320 MW of oil-based power.

South Korea to shut down aged coal plants temporarily to reduce fine dust

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-16)
  • David Flin

President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has ordered a temporary shutdown of aged coal-fired power plants in a move to fight air pollution.

Indian renewable energy deals decline on falling solar power tariffs

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-15)
  • David Flin

Declining solar power tariffs in India have resulted in fewer clean energy deals because of concerns that electricity offtake commitments at higher tariffs may not be honoured.

Tepco seeks partners for new nuclear plant

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-12)
  • David Flin

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), owner of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, has said that it is seeking partners to help re-establish itself in the nuclear power business.

Wärtsilä introduces new hybrid and energy storage plants

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-11)
  • David Flin

Wärtsilä has announced that it is launching engines+storage, a combination of hybrid power plants and energy storage to power markets globally.

Siemens and Chromalloy form casting joint venture

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-10)
  • David Flin

Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation have entered a partnership to form a new joint venture called Advanced Airfoil Components.

China to build coal-fired power plants in Pakistan

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-09)
  • David Flin

Pakistan is coming under criticism for welcoming Chinese investment into coal-fired power plants as part of a plan to boost capacity.

Origin sets record low price for 530 MW Australian wind farm

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-08)
  • David Flin

Origin Energy has set a new benchmark for renewable energy off-take deals in Australia after committing to a long-term power purchase agreement of below $60/MWh for the 530 MW Stockyard Hill Wind Farm in Victoria.

GE to supply technology for Ghana project

  • 7 years ago (2017-05-05)
  • David Flin

GE has announced that it will supply the power generation equipment for the 400 MW Bridge Power plant project in Tema, Ghana.