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TNB plans early closure of coal plants

  • 2 years ago (2022-08-05)
  • David Flin

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) of Malasia announced that it aims to install over 14 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050 and retire some of its coal-fired assets earlier than planned.

Hitachi Energy supports advance in Germany’s energy transition

  • 2 years ago (2022-08-04)
  • David Flin

Hitachi Energy has won an order from TenneT and TransnetBW, two of Germany’s four transmission system operators, to supply a transmission solution for the SuedLink DC4 HVDC interconnection between the north and south of the country.

Iberdrola to acquire wind/solar project portfolio in Poland

  • 2 years ago (2022-08-03)
  • David Flin

Iberdrola of Spain has reached a preliminary agreement with Augusta Energy to acquire a 98 MW wind and solar project portfolio in Poland.

US nuclear regulator approves NuScale’s SMR

  • 2 years ago (2022-08-02)
  • David Flin

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has agreed to certify the first SMR, from NuScale.

Germany debates closure of nuclear plants

  • 2 years ago (2022-08-01)
  • David Flin

Following Russia’s cutting of gas supplies to Europe, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has called for a halt to electricity production using gas and delaying the phaseout of nuclear power.

Hecate Energy has 500 MW solar farm in New York approved

  • 2 years ago (2022-07-29)
  • David Flin

Hecate Energy has received a siting permit for its Cider Solar Farm from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES).

Eskom seeks partners for $71 billion energy transition plan

  • 2 years ago (2022-07-28)
  • David Flin

Eskom of South Africa said that its energy transition plan may require $71 billion of investment, with the bulk of the money, up to $60 billion, coming from private investors.

NLC India launches 500 MW solar tender

  • 2 years ago (2022-07-27)
  • David Flin

The Indian state-owned thermal energy giant NLC India (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) has launched a tender for the construction of 500 MW of solar projects on a turnkey basis.

Northvolt and Stora Enso to partner to produce wood-based batteries

  • 2 years ago (2022-07-26)
  • David Flin

Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer, and Stora Enso, the Finnish pulp and paper manufacturer, have signed an agreement to jointly develop wood-based batteries.

Rosatom starts construction of fourth unit in Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant

  • 2 years ago (2022-07-25)
  • David Flin

The Russian state-owned company Rosatom has announced that the main construction for the fourth and final unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey has started.