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Why AR8 is the ultimate test for Clean Power 2030
- 2026-09-04 15:29:49
- Junior Isles
The biggest risk to the UK’s Clean Power 2030 is capacity that secures an allocation but fails to deliver, leaving build-ready projects stranded. The success of the UK’s Allocation Round 8 (AR8) for renewable capacity will therefore not be determined by the number of contracts awarded, but by the speed and scale of turning capacity on paper into projects and ultimately, generation on the grid.
By Angus Widdowson, Head of Generation, SmartestEnergy
China targets 3500 GW of renewable energy by 2030
- 2026-07-30 06:13:44
- David Flin
China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have presented the country’s new five-year renewable energy plan for 2026-2030. Both institutions anticipate that the Chinese renewable energy industry will grow and show improved operational quality.
Hyosung wins Brazil hydropower equipment deal
- 2026-07-29 06:07:01
- David Flin
Hyosung Heavy Industries has won a contract to supply the core equipment for a Foz do Areia hydropower plant located in the state of Parana, Brazil.
Portugal and Spain to expand plans for pumped storage
- 2026-07-27 05:50:27
- David Flin
Portugal and Spain have announced they are increasing investment in pumped storage as rising renewable generation increases the need for large-scale, long-duration energy storage across the Iberian electricity system.
World Bank commits $265 million for Morocco hydropower plants
- 2026-07-06 06:03:20
- David Flin
The World Bank has committed $265 million in financing to support Morocco’s modernisation of its hydropower facilities to respond to the challenges of water scarcity and increasing power demand. This funding represents one of the largest single investments in Moroccan hydropower infrastructure in recent years.
India coal power demand rises 14 per cent as weak monsoons hit hydropower
- 2026-07-03 05:46:50
- David Flin
India’s coal-fired electricity generation rose 13.9 per cent in June to a three-year high as poor rainfall caused a 19.5 per cent fall in hydropower output. This has led to inventory depletion of coal at power plants.
WAPDA restores damaged Gomal Zam Hydropower Plant generating unit
- 2026-06-26 06:53:16
- David Flin
Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has restored the damaged power generating unit of Gomal Zam Hydropower plant and synchronised it successfully with the National Grid.
Clearance given for 1200 MW Kalai II hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh
- 2026-06-01 05:40:51
- David Flin
The Indian Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has granted approval in principle for clearance for the 1200 MW Kalai hydropower project proposed on the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Fire at Machkund Hydropower project hits power generation
- 2026-05-25 06:37:27
- David Flin
A massive fire at the Machkund Hydropower Project near Jeypore in the Koraput district of Odisha, India has disrupted power generation and left more than 20 villages without electricity.
GE Vernova wins pumped storage order for India 1.35 GW hydropower plant
- 2026-05-05 06:04:03
- David Flin
GE Vernova has announced that it has won an order from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) for nine 150 MW pumped storage units for the 1.35 GW Upper Sileru hydropower plant, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
