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Renewable energy to provide biggest growth in power generation

  • 8 years ago (2015-10-13)
  • David Flin
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that renewable energy will represent the largest single source of growth in power generation over the next five years, as a result of falling costs and aggressive expansion in emerging economies.

Alinta Energy to close two Australian coal-fired power plants early

  • 8 years ago (2015-10-12)
  • David Flin
Alinta Energy, owned by the private equity firm TPG, has announced that it will shut the Leigh Creek coal mine in northern South Australia in November, and will close two ageing coal-fired power stations at nearby Port Augusta in March 2016.

Southern Africa power generation investment up to $233 billion by 2027

  • 8 years ago (2015-10-06)
  • David Flin
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional trade bloc, will invest between $114 billion and $233 billion from 2012-2027 to improve electricity generation, as part of plans to ramp up renewable energy projects, according to the 2015 SADC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency status report.

EPA finalises effluent limitation standards for steam-based power plants in USA

  • 8 years ago (2015-10-05)
  • David Flin
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines, which are expected to reduce toxic pollutant discharge in the country’s waterways from steam-based power plants.

GE to move gas engine production to Canada

  • 8 years ago (2015-10-01)
  • David Flin
GE Power & Water has announced that it will cease production of large gas engines at Waukesha, Wisconsin in the USA, and transfer production to a new $265 million plant it will build in Canada.