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UK tops energy efficiency ranking
- 2012-07-16 19:10:20
- Junior Isles
The ranking is modelled on ACEEE's existing method for ranking US states’ energy efficiency, and grades 12 of the world's key economies on a scale of 100 possible points, in 27 separate categories.
Pakistan suffers hydro troubles
- 2012-07-14 12:07:27
- Junior Isles
Hydro power capacity has in Pakistan reportedly fallen by 1000 MW compared to last year due to diminished dam inflows and ill-advised government strategy to generate electricity when inflows were too low, leading to a greater shortage and lower water levels.
Japan eyes electricity deregulation to boost competition
- 2012-07-14 06:08:31
- David Flin
A panel set up by Japan’s Industry Ministry to look into structural weaknesses in the country’s electricity industry in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster has submitted draft proposals to overhaul the power sector.
10 MW solar project under construction in Ontario, Canada
- 2012-07-07 05:21:27
- David Flin
International Power Canada (IPC) has announced that construction has started at the $50 million Brockville Solar project in Leeds County, Ontario.
GT Energy and E.On to develop UK geothermal
- 2012-07-04 00:32:53
- Junior Isles
GT Energy and E.On have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop a new wave of urban geothermal power plants in the UK.
Scheduled blackouts likely in Israel this summer
- 2012-07-03 05:59:44
- David Flin
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has warned consumers and businesses of the possibility of a summer of blackouts, particularly during peak hours between noon and 5pm.
Coal to play major role in emerging economies
- 2012-06-30 06:48:21
- David Flin
A report from the research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan says that coal will play a major role in meeting the energy needs of emerging countries over the next ten years.
Netherlands falling short on renewables funding
- 2012-06-28 01:42:27
- Junior Isles
The Netherlands will miss its 2020 renewable energy target unless it directs an additional €24 billion towards developing renewable energy, according to a new report by Rabobank.
Japan unveils 10 percent energy saving target
- 2012-06-23 07:42:51
- David Flin
The Japanese government has said that its industrial heartland must cut electricity use by 10 percent this summer, as the country continues to deal with the shortfall in energy supply as it recovers from the Fukushima disaster.
United Technologies to sell Pratt & Whitney Power Systems for $1 billion
- 2012-06-19 05:25:38
- David Flin
United Technologies Corporation has announced that it intends to sell its power generation assets for about $1 billion.
