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Statoil to build world’s first commercial floating wind farm in Scottish waters
- 2010-08-27 06:58:55
- David Flin
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.
Kenyan Government to reduce stake in KenGen
- 2010-08-19 06:50:27
- David Flin
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.
India’s largest oil firm to invest $430 million in clean energy
- 2010-08-14 07:16:37
- David Flin
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.
China July power output up by11.5 per cent
- 2010-08-11 07:42:54
- David Flin
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.
Irish energy levy will have significant impact
- 2010-08-10 06:45:00
- David Flin
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 raises estimates for renewable energy production
- 2010-08-05 06:55:14
- David Flin
Germany’s Federal Cabinet has adopted a national renewable energy action plan presented by the country’s Environment Minister, Norbert Röttgen.
UK Government announces 40-year energy action plan
- 2010-07-29 07:59:39
- David Flin
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 subsidy for wind, not for nuclear
- 2010-07-26 06:54:39
- David Flin
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.
Hawaii outage due to sudden shutdowns
- 2010-07-06 05:57:27
- David Flin
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).
Kentucky approves rate increase but not wind power
- 2010-06-29 06:23:20
- David Flin
The Kentucky Public Service Commission in the USA has approved an electricity rate settlement that will result in a 17 per cent rate rise for typical residential electricity customers of Kentucky Power Company.
