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China approves new nuclear plant
- 2015-03-11 15:27:41
- Junior Isles
The top Chinese economic planner has approved the construction of the second phase of Hongyanhe nuclear power plant in Wafandian city, in the northeast Liaoning province. This is the first Chinese nuclear power plant to be granted such permission since 2011.
South Africa's first concentrated solar power plant commissioned
- 2015-03-07 18:08:08
- Junior Isles
Abengoa and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have commissioned a 100 MW solar thermal power project secured in the first round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer's Programme (REIPPP).
China’s war on air pollution could slow green transition
- 2015-03-05 03:53:21
- Junior Isles
A recent study conducted by both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tsinghua University in Beijing has found that the employed strategies to date may not actually lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. In fact, the Chinese government’s measures could actually contribute to renewable energy slow-down, the report concluded.
UK-Belgium HVDC link moves closer
- 2015-02-27 11:00:54
- Junior Isles
UK transmission grid operator National Grid and Elia, the Belgian electricity transmission system operator, will today sign a joint venture agreement to move ahead with the Nemo Link – the first electricity interconnector between the two countries. The interconnector is planned to go live in 2019.
SunPower close to finishing world's largest solar plant
- 2015-02-25 23:13:20
- Junior Isles
Tom Werner, CEO and President of SunPower, disclosed that more than 70 per cent of the Solar Star project is online in Southern California, USA, during a presentation of the company’s 2014 earnings.
Wind passes 10 per cent in Texas
- 2015-02-24 22:28:43
- Junior Isles
Wind energy in the US state of Texas accounted for more than 10 per cent on the grid in 2014, according to grid operator the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This has been the result of sustained growth in the market, which saw wind grow from 6.2 per cent in 2009 to 10.6 per cent.
US firms plan to build 20 000 MW in India
- 2015-02-17 22:01:45
- Junior Isles
US-based solar energy firms SunEdison and First Solar have announced their plans to build more than 20 000 MW of solar energy capacity in India by 2022.
US seeks $2 billion private investment in clean energy
- 2015-02-11 22:22:18
- Junior Isles
US President Barack Obama is setting a goal of raising $2 billion from the private sector for investments in clean energy.
Gamesa to construct 300 MW Greenko wind power plant
- 2015-02-10 21:47:57
- Junior Isles
Gamesa, the Spanish-based wind turbine maker, has signed an agreement with independent power producer Greenko to supply, erect and commission 80 of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines in Jaisalmer region in Rajasthan and Basavanabagewadi in Karnataka in the project’s opening phase.
Jeju island to add 230 MW
- 2015-01-29 21:25:08
- Junior Isles
In a $672.5 million plan, the Jeju Energy Corporation is planning to develop 230 MW more capacity on Jeju island, helping turn it into a carbon-free zone.
