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Power agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka

  • 1 year, 27 days ago (2024-08-22)
  • David Flin

India and Sri Lanka have formalised an agreement to improve energy cooperation between the two countries.

Teesta V hydropower station destroyed in major landslide

  • 1 year, 28 days ago (2024-08-21)
  • David Flin

A severe landslide in the Indian state of Sikkim has destroyed the 510 MW Teesta V hydropower station owned by NHPC.

South Africa defers decision on new nuclear power plant

  • 1 year, 29 days ago (2024-08-20)
  • David Flin

The South African Government will defer procurement of a new 2500 MW new nuclear power plant as there was insufficient public consultation and the conditions laid down in the Electricity Regulatory Act had not been met.

Homer Electric deal to triple solar power capacity in Alaska

  • 1 year, 30 days ago (2024-08-19)
  • David Flin

Renewable IPP LLC of Texas has signed an agreement with Homer Electric Association of Alaska to enable construction of a 45 MW solar farm, which will triple solar energy output in Alaska.

Zimbabwe commissions wind energy study

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-16)
  • David Flin

Zimbabwe has commissioned a study of wind power potential in the country as part of an effort to increase electricity generation.

Siemens Energy and 8 Rivers join forces on carbon capture power generation

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-15)
  • David Flin

Siemens Energy and 8 Rivers have formed a strategic partnership to develop direct-fired supercritical CO2 turbines for a variety of power sources. This collaboration aims to pave the way for commercial-scale projects in the future.

$21 million ADB grant to expand Tajikistan hydropower plant

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-14)
  • David Flin

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $21 million grant as additional financing to expand the supply of renewable energy in Tajikistan by modernising the Golovnaya hydropower plant.

Sembcorp suspends operations at Myanmar Power Plant due to civil unrest

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-13)
  • David Flin

Sembcorp Industries has announced the temporary suspension of operations as its 225 MW gas-fired Sembcorp Myingyan IPP in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Zimbabwe inaugurates water pipeline boost to Hwange thermal power station

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-12)
  • David Flin

Zimbabwe has officially commissioned a new $48.1 million water pipeline to supply its largest power plant, the 1520 MW Hwange thermal power plant, to help alleviate energy shortages in the country.

Cameroon invites bids to build 500 MW hydropower project

  • 1 year, 1 month ago (2024-08-09)
  • David Flin

The Cameroon Government has announced a competitive bidding process for the EPC of the 500 MW Kikot-Mbébé hydropower plant, located 60 km northwest of Yaoundé, in central Cameroon.