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Uniper and India Power form 50-50 joint venture in power plant service

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-02)
  • David Flin

India Power Corporation (IPCL) and the German-based Uniper Power have agreed to set up a 50:50 service company joint venture, to be called India Uniper Power Services.

EU deal on green levy for cogeneration plants

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-01)
  • David Flin
Germany has resolved a dispute with the EU, enabling German firms that generate power for their own consumption to remain exempt from a green energy surcharge, according to Sigmar Gabriel, Germany’s Economy Minister.

Siemens to supply 64 wind turbines for 147 MW onshore project in USA

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-31)
  • David Flin

Siemens has won an order to supply, install, and commission 64 onshore wind turbines for the 147 MW Grand Plains Wind Project in Oklahoma, USA.

Microgrids for New York

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-30)
  • David Flin

In an effort to build more resilient power systems and provide more low-carbon energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is awarding $40 million for the design and construction of microgrids across the state.

Toshiba Corporation to invest in Uganda’s geothermal power

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-29)
  • David Flin

Toshiba Corporation has signed an MOU with Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) on a comprehensive partnership in geothermal power.

GE’s digital wind farm unlocks higher production for two wind farms in Japan

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-29)
  • David Flin

GE Renewable Energy announced that it has secured five-year Digital Wind Farm services contracts for two aging wind farms in central Japan.

US coal-fired generation climbed in June

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-26)
  • David Flin

US coal-fired power generation rose 42.1 per cent month on month in June, with increased summer power demand driving more burn, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Japanese government donates solar power equipment to Nigeria

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-25)
  • David Flin

The Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has donated solar power equipment worth $9.7 million to the Nigerian federal government as part of its efforts to boost electricity production in Nigeria.

Saudi-Egyptian power grid plan approved

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-24)
  • David Flin
The Egyptian Parliament has given its approval to an agreement connecting the power grids of Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the two biggest grid systems in the Arab region.

Britain’s National Grid cancels emergency power reserve tender

  • 9 years ago (2016-08-23)
  • David Flin

Britain’s power grid operator National Grid has cancelled the emergency power reserve tender, in which companies agree to be paid not to use electricity at peak times during the coming winter, to enable power to be diverted to households.