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Australia to triple solar power capacity

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-09)
  • David Flin
The Australian Government has said it will help fund a dozen large-scale solar projects worth $770 million, as it looks to boost the use of clean power.

Plans for coal-fired power plants drop globally

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-08)
  • David Flin
A recent study by CoalSwarm has said that the amount of coal-fired power generation under development globally has fallen by 14 per cent this year, driven down by China’s oversupply and by a shift towards renewable energy.

World Bank advises Zambia to stop power and fuel subsidies

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-07)
  • David Flin
The World Bank has advised the Zambian government to cut its expenditure bill by dropping a fuel and power subsidy programme, which requires nearly $600 million in public funds from the treasury annually.

Aggreko brings 100 MW ADDGAS-generated power to Benin

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-06)
  • David Flin

Aggreko has won a bid to supply 100 MW of ADDGAS-generated power to Benin.

USA and China agree to ratify Paris climate deal

  • 9 years ago (2016-09-05)
  • David Flin
The USA and China, the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, have announced that they will both formally ratify the Paris climate change agreement.

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.