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GE Vernova completes high efficiency upgrades at UK’s 800 MW Coryton plant
- 2026-02-12 06:11:45
- David Flin
GE Vernova has announced completion of two high-efficiency upgrades at InterGen’s 800 MW CCGT Coryton power plant, located 30 miles east of London in the UK. The work included upgrades of the GT26 gas turbines as well as borescope inspections on two generators and steam turbines, valve inspections, and electrical testing of all components.
Rolls-Royce launches hydrogen-ready modular gas-fired power plants
- 2026-02-11 06:27:25
- David Flin
Rolls-Royce has launched a new range of modular gas engine power plants. Rolls-Royce said that the preconfigured turnkey systems can be deployed within 12-18 months and deliver any capacity from 5 MW to several hundred MW, according to the needs of the customer.
UK reduces subsidies to “overcompensated” solar panel owners
- 2026-01-29 06:07:39
- David Flin
Ed Miliband, UK’s Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, has reduced a green energy subsidy after deciding it had overcompensated solar panel owners. He said that the Government would change the payments that people who installed solar panels under the Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT) scheme between 2010 and 2019 would receive.
UK offshore wind auction secures 8.4 GW
- 2026-01-15 07:01:32
- David Flin
The UK Government has announced that its latest auction for offshore wind, Contracts for Difference AR7, has secured 8.4 GW.
EDP commissions its first hybrid solar-hydro project
- 2026-01-14 06:37:03
- David Flin
EDP of Portugal has commissioned a hybrid generation project that combines a 48 MW solar power plant with the existing 41 MW Pracana Hydropower Plant in Portugal. This is the first of its type for the company.
Renewables generate 55.9 per cent of Germany’s electricity in 2025
- 2026-01-02 06:51:34
- David Flin
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems reported that in 2025, the share of renewables in Germany’s net public electricity generation amounted to 55.9 per cent.
Britain to overhaul power grid connection system
- 2025-12-08 06:12:12
- David Flin
Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced it is overhauling the grid connection system to prioritise viable power projects, targeting decarbonisation by 2030. This reform aims to eliminate grid bottlenecks caused by non-viable ‘zombie’ projects.
World’s first E-STATCOM energised in Germany
- 2025-12-05 06:11:46
- David Flin
The world’s first E-STATCOM was officially commissioned in Mehrum, Germany in early December by Siemens Energy.
Ukrainian controlled NPPs returned to service after Russian attacks.
- 2025-11-28 07:47:06
- David Flin
Following last week’s Russian attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that three Ukrainian nuclear power plants have resumed normal operations and are operating at full capacity. Damaged high-voltage power lines have been restored.
Ørsted and ESB win 900 MW offshore wind power contract in Ireland
- 2025-11-27 05:58:18
- David Flin
Ørsted has announced that the Irish government has awarded rights to develop a 900 MW offshore wind farm to a joint venture between it and Irish utility ESB.
