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Switzerland to cancel ban on new nuclear power stations

  • 2 months ago (2024-08-29)
  • David Flin

The Swiss Government announced on 28 August that it plans to overturn a ban on building new nuclear power plants to strengthen local energy supply at a time of increased geopolitical tension.

Ukraine’s Energoatom announces construction of Chyhyryn nuclear power plant

  • 2 months ago (2024-08-28)
  • David Flin

Ukraine’s Energoatom is preparing to start construction of the Chyhyryn nuclear power plant in the Cherkasy region of the country.

Sage and Meta announce agreement for next generation geothermal power generation

  • 2 months ago (2024-08-27)
  • David Flin

Sage Geosystems (Sage) and Meta Platforms (Meta – formerly Facebook) have announced a new agreement to significantly expand use of geothermal power in the USA.

Russia reconnects unit at Rostov nuclear power plant

  • 2 months ago (2024-08-26)
  • David Flin

A power unit at the Rostov nuclear power plant in southern Russia that had been disconnected on 23 August as a result of a turbine defect was reconnected to the grid on 25 August

China’s approvals for coal-fired power plants drop sharply

  • 2 months ago (2024-08-23)
  • David Flin

A report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), based in Helsinki, Finland, and the US-based Global Energy Monitor, states that there has been a sharp drop in new coal plant permits in China.

Power agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka

  • 2 months 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

  • 3 months 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

  • 3 months 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

  • 3 months 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

  • 3 months 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.