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Eskom plans to outsource maintenance on troubled coal-fired plants

  • 2 years ago (2022-04-22)
  • David Flin

Eskom of South Africa announced a new plan to procure engineering and maintenance services from OEMs in the coming months to supplement its skills base at its ailing coal-fired power stations.

Boralex to develop 1.2 GW of wind projects in Canada

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-21)
  • David Flin

Renewable energy company Boralex has partnered with Énergir and Hydro-Québec to develop three 400 MW wind projects in Seigneurie de Beaupré territory in Quebec, Canada.

US DOE launches $6 billion nuclear power credit programme

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-20)
  • David Flin

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has opened applications for loans from a $6 billion programme to help nuclear power plants struggling with rising costs as it seeks to stop the generators from shutting down under its goal of transitioning to clean energy.

Masdar to develop 1 GW of renewable projects in Kyrgyzstan

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-19)
  • David Flin

UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar and Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy have signed an MOU to explore up to 1 GW of renewable energy opportunities in Kyrgyzstan.

GE wins Taiwan order for gas turbine packages

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-18)
  • David Flin

GE has won an order from Taiwan Power Company (TPC) for six LM2500XPRESS gas turbine packages to provide technology that can quickly bridge a power gap during blackouts or energy shortages.

Nordex Group to supply turbines for Peru wind farm

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-15)
  • David Flin

Nordex has won a contract from Acciona Energía to supply wind turbines for the 131 MW San Juan de Marcona wind farm in southwestern Peru.

World’s renewable energy capacity passed 3 TW in 2021

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-14)
  • David Flin

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) announced in its annual statistical report that renewables accounted for 38.3 per cent of global electricity generation capacity at the end of 2021, reaching 3.06 TW.

Westinghouse and Framatome to supply fuel to Temelin nuclear plant

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-13)
  • David Flin

Westinghouse Electric and Framatome have been chosen to supply fuel for the Czech Republic’s Temelin nuclear plant, replacing supply from TVEL of Russia, part of Rosatom. 

Siemens Energy to connect Germany and UK

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-12)
  • David Flin

Siemens Energy and NeuConnect have signed a contract to supply a turnkey HVDC transmission system for the first power link between Britain and Germany. 

Tampa Electric starts upgraded Big Bend units in Florida

  • 3 years ago (2022-04-11)
  • David Flin

GE and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) have announced the start of commercial operation for TECO’s Big Bend Units 5 and 6 at Apollo Beach, Florida, USA.