Energy

Solar Power Panel

Coronavirus Rocked the Solar Power Market

As the coronavirus outbreak rages on, renewable energy is taking a hit. Factory shutdowns in China have disrupted global supply chains for wind turbines and sol…

Power Construction

US $200m Nigeria Electrification Project launched

The US $200m Nigeria Electrification Project has officially been launched by Rural Electricity Agency (REA). Managing Director of REA, Mr. Ahmad Salihijo spoke …

Nuclear Fuel

Malawi Uranium Mine Sale Completed

Australian-based exploration company Lotus Resources Ltd has completed the acquisition of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi from Paladin Energy.

Ireland Shares €1m for Research Targeting Geothermal Energy

Three projects in Ireland are to receive a share of €1m in funding for research targeting geothermal energy.

Energy Storage Project

NEC Energy Wins Contract for 12MW Energy Storage Unit in Netherlands

NEC Energy Solutions has secured a contract from GIGA Storage for a 12MW energy storage project in the Netherlands.

Gas turbine engine

Siemens Receives Third Order from Belarus for SGT-800 Gas Turbines

For the third time in three months, Siemens has received an order from Belarus to supply SGT-800 industrial gas turbines.

PG&E Wins Approval for $23 Billion Bankruptcy Financing Package

Power producer PG&E Corp (PCG.N) said on Monday that it won bankruptcy court approval to use up to $23 billion in financing after California Governor Gavin News…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

From U.S. to Europe to China to Russia, Renewables are Now Cheaper than Coal

It’s now cheaper to invest in renewable energy than coal in all major markets around the world—and more than half of existing coal plants are also more expens…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Cooling and Heating Help Deliver Largest CO2 Reduction

EUROPE: Greater efficiencies in cooling and heating in the buildings sector led to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2005 and 2018, according …

Latvia Aims for Energy Efficiency

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with ALTUM – a Latvian state-owned development finance institutions that provides funding for a wide…

Energy Storage Project

US based XNRGI Opens Lithium-ion Battery Factory in India

Based in Gurugram, the factory is spread over 30,000 sq.ft and can produce 240 MWh of high-temperature battery storage solutions annually. These batteries can c…

Clean Energy Transition

Coronavirus Crisis an 'Excellent Opportunity' to Speed Global Energy Transition: Birol

The Coronavirus economic stimulus packages being drawn up by governments around the world should build-in “large scale” spending on clean energy technologies …

Oil giant Saudi Aramco Sees 2019 Profits Drop 20% to $88.2B

Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits dropped 20% in 2019 to $88.2 billion, a sharp decline coming as the kingdom stands ready to flood an already-weak…

Clean Energy Transition

IEA: Coronavirus May Hamper Clean Energy Transition & Climate Action

The coronavirus pandemic might lead to a decline in carbon emissions in the short-term, but may pose a threat to long-term climate action as it will also underm…

Electric Vehicle Charging

Fast-Charging Damages Electric Car Batteries

Commercial fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high temperatures and high resistance that can cause them to crack, leak, and lose their sto…