Mitsubishi Power and Entergy have signed a joint development agreement to collaborate in bringing decarbonisation projects to Entergy’s utility businesses in four states in USA: Arkansas, Louisiana, including the separate jurisdiction of New Orleans, Mississippi, and Texas.
GE has announced that it intends to exit the new build coal power market, subject to applicable consultation requirements.
Several South Korean companies are getting involved in generating offshore wind power.
The Bulgarian Government has published a draft national strategy for targeting a further 2,645 MW of installed electricity generation capacity from renewable sources, mostly photovoltaic plants, by the end of 2030, in line with the EU’s goals for green energy transition.
The South African cabinet has approved a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, while still planning to build 1000 MW of new coal-fired capacity by 2030.
The Australian Government has announced its support for a new gas-fired power plant in Hunter Valley, New South Wales, to replace the ageing Liddell coal-fired power station.
GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has been selected by EDF RE and Mitsui & Co to supply equipment for the 87 MW Taza onshore wind farm in Morocco.
Reuters has reported that EDF Energy will shut Hinkley Point B nuclear power plant in southwest England earlier than planned.
The Greek Government has announced plans to invest €5 billion in phasing out coal-fired power generation by 2028.
In the General Election campaign in New Zealand, the Labour Party has pledged that it would aim to make 100 per cent of the country’s electricity generation renewable by 2030 if elected, five years ahead of the current Government target.