Power plant

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Flamanville EPR Approved for Start Up

The French nuclear safety authority (Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire) has authorised the launch of divergence operations for the the 1,6…

Geothermal Power Plant

Germany Approves Legislation Package to Expedite Approval of Geothermal Projects

Bundestag, Berlin, Germany (source: Herman / flickr, Creative Commons)The Federal Cabinet of Germany has approved several legislative changes that aim to remove…

Solar Power Plant

Sungrow Signs Supply Deal with Penso Power, BW ESS

Company representatives agreed the deal in a ceremony earlier this week. Image: SungrowPV inverter and battery energy storage system (BESS) provider Sungrow has…

Solar Power Plant

Spanish Companies to Collaborate on 49 MW of Solar in Portugal

BNZ, a Spanish IPP, is teaming up with GRS, a solar EPC contractor under Gransolar Group, on a 49 MW solar plant in northern Portugal.The project, located near …

Solar Power Plant

EnBW Wins Seven Projects in German Solar Public Tender

EnBW’s open-field solar park near Lindendorf in Brandenburg, Germany. Credit: EnBW/Photographer: Paul Langrock.Energy producer and supplier Energie Baden-…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

UAE’s First Nuclear Plant Begins Full Commercial Operation

Mohamed Al Hammadi, managing director and CEO, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and World Nuclear Association (WNA) chairman; and Dr Sama Bilbao y Leó…

Solar Power Plant

Britain Grants Development Consent to Large Solar Farm Project

Electricity pylons and a solar farm are seen near Melksham in southwest Britain, March 2, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Purchase Licensing RightsBritai…

Hydropower Plant

Downing Renewables to Acquire Three Swedish Hydropower Plants

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Plc (DORE) announced its commitment to acquire three hydropower plants in Sweden, along with their associated storage …

Hydropower Plant

Thordon Supplies Advanced Bearings for Ontario Generating Station Upgrade

ThorPlas-Blue installed in Unit 7 turbine at Otto Holden Generating StationThordon Bearings has supplied a full suite of grease-free bearings for the Otto Holde…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

North Anna Approved to Operate Until 2060

The US NRC has approved a 20-year extension for North Anna 1 and 2The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved 20-year extensions for Dominion Energy…

Nuclear Reactor

Slovenia Favours Large Reactors for JEK2

Visualisation of the JEK2 nuclear power plant (courtesy of GEN energija)In June, Slovenia’s state-owned power company, GEN energija detailed plans for a r…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Palisades Restart on Track

Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township, Michigan (Source: Holtec)Holtec International says it has achieved significant new milestones in its efforts t…

Solar Power Plant

Huawei and Rea Inaugurate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Facility in Nigeria

Huawei has signed a partnership with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, aimed at expanding the co…

Solar Power Plant

Redstone, the First Tower Concentrated Solar Power Plant in South Africa Is Completed

The California start-up SolarReserve had initially developed the project in 2014, competing during the early years of South Africa’s Concentrated Solar Po…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Rosatom Installs Reactor Vessel at Tianwan NPP Unit 8, China

The reactor vessel arrived at the construction site at the end of August 2024. Credit: The State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM.Russian state nuclear company…