The Scottish Government has announced that it has accepted a proposal from Statoil, Norway’s largest energy company, to commercially test its Hywind floating wind turbines in deep water either off the coast of Lewis or Aberdeenshire.
Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen), Kenya’s largest power producer, has said that it has appointed an adviser to help it find a buyer for 19 per cent of the Kenyan government’s stake, reducing the government’s holding from 70 per cent to 51 per cent.
The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is looking to diversify into the renewable and nuclear energy sectors, and has earmarked $430 million for investment over the next five years.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s power generation increased in July by 11.5 per cent from the equivalent figure a year earlier, reaching a record 377.64 TWh, as demand peaked amid scorching temperatures in many parts of the country.
According to the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, plans to introduce an additional levy to electricity bills will reduce Ireland’s competitiveness. The Irish government and the energy regulator defended the decision to introduce the levy, which could lead to a rise of up to 5 per cent in electricity prices.
Germany’s Federal Cabinet has adopted a national renewable energy action plan presented by the country’s Environment Minister, Norbert Röttgen.
The UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne presented the UK’s first ever Annual Energy Statement to Parliament on 28 July, in which he outlined a 32-point action plan for the next 40 years.
UK’s Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said in an interview yesterday that he favours harnessing both offshore and onshore wind power, and that the UK will not subsidise a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Generators at three power plants on Hawaii tripped off-line, triggering the power outage that affected about 63,000 customers on the island, according to a news release from the Hawaii Electric Light Co (HELCO).