Electricity

Electricity Transmission

Mozambique and Malawi Commence Electricity Interconnection Project

The first stone has been laid for an historic regional electricity interconnection project between Mozambique and Malawi.

Energy Transition

UN-Energy Plan of Action to Support Energy Transition Launched

The plan committed to supporting providing electricity access to 500 million people.

Geothermal Power Plant

KenGen Announces Plans for up to 400 MW Additional Geothermal Capacity

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced plans to add 400 MW of geothermal power generation capacity in the next five years, so reported by S…

Net Zero Emission

Duke Energy Increases Its Renewable Energy Capacity

Duke Energy said it increased its electricity generating capacity from renewable energy sources by 20% in 2021.

Nuclear Power Plant

Zaporozhe Switches to Supplying Electricity for Qwn Use

The largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine - and Europe - has switched to producing electricity for its own use after damage to external power lines, Ukrainian …

Carbon Emissions

Apple, Walmart, PepsiCo Offer Suppliers Leg up on Renewable Electricity

It’s been five years since Apple decided to get proactive about extending its ambitious renewable electricity commitments into its supply chain — an incredibl…

United States

Renewables Generated More Electricity than Nuclear in the US For The First Time in 2021

​Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than nuclear energy in the U.S. for the first time in 2021, data shows.

Electricity Transmission

Spain’s Transmission Grid Planning to Fast Track Renewable Integration

The Spanish government has approved the 2021-2026 Electricity Transmission Grid Planning, which will guide the development of the electricity transmission netwo…

Carbon Emissions

Tokyo Railway All Powered by Green Energy

A Japanese railway company has ensured all its lines and operations are powered using renewable electricity – in a first for the country.

SMR

Duke Energy Could Power Purdue with Nuclear Project

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are widely considered the best technology to increase the use of nuclear power worldwide, with advocates touting their zero-emissi…

Microgrid

Work Starts on Pumped Hydro Microgrid in Western Australia

A pumped hydro microgrid is being developed in Walpole, western Australia, that consists of a 1.5 MW pumped hydro facility, using two farm dams, that will store…

Ethiopia

KenGen Completes Drilling of Latest Geothermal Well for Ethiopia

​Electricity producer KenGen has completed the drilling of geothermal wells in Ethiopia, four at the Aluto-Langano site and three at Tule Moye.

Net Zero Emission

Budweiser Launches the Energy Collective in Renewables Push

Budweiser's bold dream is that every bar, venue and stadium in the world that serves its brand would be powered by renewable electricity.

India

Indian Aluminium Producer NALCO Faces Coal Scarcity Due to Train Shortage

Indian state-run aluminium producer National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) is facing a coal supply shortfall, due to supplies being diverted to priority electricity …

Smart Grid

DEWA Launches Electricity and Water Self-Assessment Tool

The new tool is aimed to enable Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) customers to easily understand their electricity and water consumption patterns.