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Nuclear Technology

Reactor Vessel Installed at Third Korean APR-1400

A ceremony was held today to mark the installation of the reactor pressure vessel of the APR-1400 under construction as unit 5 of South Korea's Shin Kori nuclea…

Brazil Unveils World’s Fourth Biggest Hydropower Plant

After its 18th and last turbine was switched on, the world’s fourth largest hydropower plant and Brazil’s biggest—the Belo Monte Dam—is now fully operationa…

Microgrid

ASEAN’s Largest Off-Grid Hybrid Microgrid Now Live

The inaugural project in CleanGrid Partners’ $100 million microgrid investment portfolio has gone live in the Philippines.

Tariffs and Tenders Drive Southeast Asia's Renewables Boom

The share of renewables in the region’s power mix could rise from 14.3% to 43% by 2040.

Copel Awards Contract to Upgrade its 1,240-MW Governador Jose Richa Hydropower Plant

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) has awarded a US$2.5 million contract to ABB’s to upgrade its 1,240-MW Governador José Richa hydropower plant in the s…

Coal Mine

Anglo to Sell 12% of Australian Coal Mine to Japanese Partners

Mining group Anglo American is selling a 12% stake in its coking coal operations at Grosvenor in Queensland, Australia, to a group of Japanese partners for arou…

Germany Targets 100% Geothermal Heating with New Project

In partnership with the local utility from Munich and Erdwärme Grünwald, Innovative Energie Pullach, is looking to expand geothermal heating to reach 100% of …

Alsons Power Invests P4.5B in Hydro Plant

ALSONS Power Group will be investing P4.5 billion for the development of the 14.5-megawatt Siguil Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP), which will harness the water…

Coal Power

South Korea Plans to Shut Down Up to 15 Coal-Fired Power Plants for Winter

South Korea will idle up to a quarter of its coal-fired power plants between December and February to help limit air pollution, and the remaining plants should …

Murang'a Hydro Innovator Wins International Backing

An off-grid hydropower project started by a Murang’a entrepreneur John Magiro has won the 2019 EDF Pulse Africa third prize.

Nuclear Power Plant

Japan Clears Restart at Nuclear Reactor Closest to Epicenter of 2011 Quake

Japan’s Tohoku Electric Power said on Wednesday it has won initial regulatory approval to restart a reactor at its Onagawa power plant, more than 8 years after…

Solar Power for Home

In Wake of Typhoons, Japan Turns to Residential Energy Storage

After typhoons ravaged Japan’s grid and disrupted power to almost 1.4 million customers, the government is encouraging homeowners to invest in storage systems,…

Market Analysis

Solar’s Hidden Secret: The Data

Solar arrays generate a tremendous amount of digital information. Take a look at the chart below. A 1GW fossil or coal-based power plant on average will generat…

Indonesia Extends Period of Tender for Three Geothermal Working Areas

Not having been able to close the tender for three geothermal working areas in the set time period, the Indonesian government has extended the auction until Dec…

Energy Storage Material

Rainbow Acquires New Rare Earth Mining Licences in Zimbabwe

Rainbow Rare Earths, through its 100% owned subsidiary Rainbow Zimbabwe has secured the licences. UK-based mining company Rainbow Rare Earths has acquired ten m…