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BC Hydro secures lower rates for private power projects

• 2025-02-17 05:57:59
• David Flin

BC Hydro has announced the launch of its first round of private-built power generation projects in 15 years, saying that these will cost taxpayers less than the last time.

EWEC issues Request for Proposals for Zarraf Solar PV project

• 2025-01-10 05:02:36
• David Flin

The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the 1500 MW Zarraf Solar PV IPP project, located in the Al Zarraf area of the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi.

South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to solar and battery facility

• 2024-12-24 05:53:35
• David Flin

A coal-fired power plant in South Texas, USA, will receive over $1 billion in funding from the US Department of Agriculture to convert the plant into a solar and battery facility.

China connects 1 GW integrated concentrated solar thermal and PV plant to grid

• 2024-12-23 05:26:21
• David Flin

A spokesperson from the Northwest Electric Power Design Institute of China Power Engineering Consulting Group has announced that a 1 GW integrated concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) and PV energy demonstration project in Hami, in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has commenced operation and has been connected to the grid.

EU Commission approves Italian aid for renewable electricity production

• 2024-12-19 06:09:55
• David Flin

The European Commission has approved a €10 billion Italian scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources to help transition towards a net-zero economy.

Japan plans for renewables to be largest power source by 2040

• 2024-12-17 05:51:55
• David Flin

The Japanese Government has announced that it is aiming for renewables to be its largest power source by 2040 in an attempt to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by 2050.

Canadian Government granting $265 million to upgrade Saskatchewan province power grid

• 2024-12-06 06:31:24
• David Flin

The Canadian Government has announced it will provide Saskatchewan province with C$265 million to modernise and upgrade its power grid and to build more renewable power projects.

2025 energy outlook: thriving amidst volatility with smart strategies

• 2024-12-05 12:30:26
• Junior Isles

The energy market has changed as attention shifts to renewable sources and companies are faced with a balancing act of affordability and carbon footprint. Some predict we are set for a turbulent year of energy pricing and supply security.

By Andrew King, Founder of SGT

New solar PV plant under construction in Benin

• 2024-11-25 05:23:08
• David Flin

Benin has started construction of the 25 MW Forsun PV plant, which will expand the total capacity of the Illoulofin solar power plant to 75 MW.

Egypt signs MOUs to develop 5.2 GW of renewable electricity

• 2024-11-18 04:33:44
• David Flin

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Egypt has signed two MOUs to develop 5.2 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.