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Power Construction

Chinese Scientists Support Construction of Salt Cavern Energy Storage Power Station

An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2024 shows a view of the 300 MW compressed air energy storage station in Yingcheng, central China's Hubei Province.A…

Thermal Coal

William Gumede: Strategies for a Green Economy in SA

After energy shortages caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and expanding Middle East conflict, many industrial and emerging powers have returned to the use of coal…

United States

Virginia Transformer Considers $6 Billion Sale

Transformers and power transmission lines.Virginia Transformer Corp. is exploring a sale that could value the US transformer manufacturer at more than $6 billio…

Biorefinery

JAPEX Announces Startup of 75 MW Biomass Power Plant

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (M…

Microgrid

California Electricity Aggregator Targets Low-Income Customers With Its First Virtual Power Plant

The Clean Power Alliance (CPA), one of California’s largest Community Choice electricity aggregators and green energy suppliers, is partnering with climat…

Thermal Coal

Eight Indiana Coal Sites Offer ‘Intriguing Opportunities’ for Nuclear Plants, per New Purdue Study

British engine maker Rolls Royce, a large Indiana employer, is working to develop a small modular nuclear reactor, or SMR, although the project is still only in…

Power Construction

Constellation Close to Acquiring Calpine for $30B in Massive Power Generation Deal

Constellation Energy is close to acquiring Calpine in what would be one of the largest ever purchases in power generation.Constellation is currently in talks wi…

Wind Power Project

UK Power Market Set to Remain Tight on Cold, Windless Weather

Britain’s power market is set to remain tight on Friday, capping a week that’s seen prices soar as temperatures plummet.Wind generation may plunge t…

Tidal Energy

Minesto Finds Local Partner to Deliver Tidal Power Plants in Philippines

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the parties outlines goals, roles, and responsibilities of a strategic collaboration to establish tidal energy w…

Tidal Energy

Singapore-Owned Bluenergy Solutions Launches Its Tidal Energy Proof of Value Project off Raffles Lighthouse

As the world experiences increasing demand for sustainable energy, Singapore-owned company Bluenergy Solutions offers a renewable energy solution from the ocean…

South Korea

Korea’s Nuclear Energy Exports Surge to Record 32 Trillion Won in 2023

Shin Hanul No. 1 and 2 reactors in UljinKorea's exports in the nuclear energy sector reached a record high of 32 trillion won ($21.9 billion) in 2023, data …

Wind Turbine

GE Vernova to Provide Onshore Turbines for Eurus Wind Projects in Japan

GE Vernova has confirmed an order to provide 14 4.2MW-117m turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed by Eurus near Higashidori in Japan.T…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Finland Backs Nuclear Plant Extension

Amid energy security concerns, Russia’s neighbour Finland has extended the life of its oldest nuclear plant.The Loviisa nuclear power plant, operated by F…

Electricity Transmission

KKR and PSP to Buy AEP Transmission Stake for $2.8 Billion

American Electric Power Co. agreed to sell a minority stake in its transmission business to KKR & Co. and Canada’s PSP Investments for $2.8 billion.The in…

Solar project

Budget 2025: Push for Rooftop Solar Scheme, Power Infra Likely

With the peak demand for power growing at a rate of 8-9% annually, the industry is looking forward to strengthening of climate resilient infrastructure augmenta…