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UK Government commits an extra £800 million to planned Sizewell C

  • 1 year, 11 months ago (2024-01-23)
  • David Flin

The UK Government has committed an additional £800 million to the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power project in Suffolk, England, in an attempt to attract outside investors to the project.

Power generation in Himachal Pradesh down by 85 per cent

  • 1 year, 11 months ago (2024-01-22)
  • David Flin

Facing the worst-ever drought in India in the last 100 years with no rain or snow this winter, power generation at major hydropower projects in the state of Himachal Pradesh in north India is down by 80-85 per cent.

Global coal-fired power generation hits new high in 2023

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-19)
  • David Flin

Global electricity generation from coal hit a record high in 2023 as coal’s use in power systems continues to grow despite efforts to cut back on its use.

TVA asks customers to conserve power to counter high demand

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-18)
  • David Flin

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has asked customers to “be aware of their power consumption” as heavy snow and cold temperatures create a record demand across southeast USA.

Solar and wind to lead US power generation growth for next two years

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-17)
  • David Flin

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has forecast in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years.

SMRs being assessed for use in Alberta, Canada

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-16)
  • David Flin

Capital Power Corporation, based in Edmonton, Alberta, and Ontario Power Generation are working together to assess the feasibility of developing SMRs to help power Alberta’s electricity grid.

Capacity to expand renewable power increasing rapidly

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-15)
  • David Flin

According to a report from the IEA, 50 per cent more renewable capacity was added globally in 2023 than in 2022, and it predicts that the next 5 years will see the fastest growth in this sector ever, giving it the opportunity to achieve the goal of tripling global capacity by 2030 set at COP28.


 

Ecuador approves electricity generation and investment law

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-12)
  • David Flin

Ecuador’s national assembly has approved a bill proposed by President Daniel Noboa to increase electricity generation and attract foreign investment to the sector.

US grid operator PJM asks for postponement of fossil fuel plant retirements

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-11)
  • David Flin

PJM Interconnection, the largest US power grid operator, has asked Talen Energy to postpone retirement of four fossil-fuel-powered plants in Maryland by three years, citing reliability concerns.

Premier Energy wins order for 608 MW solar plant in India

  • 2 years ago (2024-01-10)
  • David Flin

Premier Energies, the Indian solar cell and module maker, has won an order from India’s state-run power producer NTPC to supply hardware for a 608 MW solar PV project.