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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.

Safeguarding the UK's renewable energy future: the growing cybersecurity threat

• 2024-11-17 14:45:58
• Junior Isles

As the world’s second-largest user of offshore wind, the UK is at the forefront of renewable energy adoption, driven in part by its net-zero goals. However, while this shift offers significant opportunities for organisations in the sector, it also introduces hidden vulnerabilities. Small but critical solar and wind energy plants are increasingly at risk of cyberattacks, and a single attack could disrupt the entire UK energy grid. As reliance on these smaller renewable energy plants grows, the government, regulators, and energy companies must prioritise cybersecurity concerns to ensure energy security for the long-term.

By Phil Tonkin, Field CTO at Dragos

MidAmerican plans investments in solar and natural gas in Iowa

• 2024-11-05 04:56:43
• David Flin

MidAmerican Energy of Iowa, USA, has said it expects to invest heavily in solar energy, natural gas-fired power plants, and an SMR facility over the next two decades to meet increasing demand, partly driven by the growing data centre industry.

USDA grants $2.5 billion to retire coal-fired plants and boost renewables

• 2024-10-31 04:38:51
• David Flin

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded nearly $2.5 billion for Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to retire 1.1 GW of existing coal-fired power plants and acquire about 1.3 GW of new renewable energy resources across the US states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.