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US ‘Clean Energy Standard’ proposed by Senator

  • 13 years ago (2012-03-06)
  • Junior Isles

US Senator Jeff Bingaman has proposed the enactment of a ‘Clean Energy Standard’, which would reassure renewables investors, diversify US power generation and help to reduce carbon emissions.

Scotland proceeds with plans for 100 percent renewables by 2020

  • 13 years ago (2012-03-06)
  • David Flin

Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has launched a draft Electricity Generation Policy Statement (EGPS), which sets out plans to build up renewable energy, with a target of achieving 100 percent of its electricity being delivered by renewable sources by 2020.

Ontario Power Generation signs initial deal to refurbish Darlington

  • 13 years ago (2012-03-02)
  • David Flin

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has signed a $600 million contract for the initial phase of the refurbishment of its Darlington nuclear power plant.

Asian demand for efficiency drives fuel cell expansion

  • 13 years ago (2012-03-01)
  • Junior Isles

Intelligent Energy Ltd., a UK producer of hydrogen-based fuel cells, said growing demand in Asian for small-scale power generation has allowed it to raise $35 million to finance expansion.

Centrica cuts back on unprofitable UK gas-fired generation

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-28)
  • Junior Isles

Centrica Plc, the UK’s biggest residential gas supplier, may mothball a further three of its eight gas-fired power plants, after already announcing the closure of two.

Spain drops out of renewable investment top 10 after suspending subsidies

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-28)
  • David Flin

According to an Ernst & Young survey, Spain, which was the top-ranked renewable energy market for investors five years ago, has dropped out of the top 10 after suspending subsidies for new generation.

Fuel costs halt Bangladesh’s oil-based generation drive

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-24)
  • Junior Isles

Bangladesh has decided it will not commission any additional oil-based power plants, as fuel costs have increased to uneconomic levels. Instead it will focus on coal and renewable generation for the long term, Alamgir Kabir, Bangladesh Power Development Board Chairman ASM, has said.

Alberta government to proceed with power lines

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-24)
  • David Flin

The government of Alberta, in Canada, has announced that it has accepted all of the recommendations of the Critical Transmission Review Committee, and will be proceeding with two new transmission lines between Edmonton and Calgary.

Belgian firm to supply Nigeria with gensets

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-22)
  • David Flin

Europower of Belgium has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Sydney and Samuels International, a Nigerian IPP, to supply gensets to the Nigerian market.

Drax scraps plans for a dedicated biomass plant

  • 13 years ago (2012-02-21)
  • Junior Isles

British coal-fired power producer Drax has scrapped its plans to build a dedicated biomass in North Yorkshire, but says it is ready to invest in biomass-fuelled power generation if the appropriate regulatory support is forthcoming.