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PowerGrid Technology

Swiss Researchers Developing Control Algorithm for Grid-Forming Inverters

A research team at ETH Zurich in Switzerland has developed an innovative algorithm to enhance the operation of inverters in grid-forming mode. This patented sol…

Photovoltaic （PV）

Germany’s PV Installations Down Sharply in March

In March, Germany added approximately 787.2 MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). T…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

First Concrete Poured for the Foundation of the Reactor Building of Unit 4 at Leningrad NPP-2

On March 20, 2025, construction began for the reactor building foundation of Unit 4 at Leningrad NPP-2, a facility under Rosenergoatom, part of Rosatom’s …

Coal Trade

China’s Coal Imports From Russia Rise 6% in March, Indonesia Slides

China's coal imports from Russia increased by 6% in March compared to the same period last year, reaching 7.33 million metric tons, according to data releas…

Geothermal Heating Project

Eavor Continues Geothermal Development in Germany Amidst Management Changes

Eavor GmbH, a geothermal energy company, has appointed Marco Becker and Chris Cheng as its new Managing Directors, leading the company jointly. Both have held s…

Nuclear Equipment

Westinghouse and McMaster Link for Evinci Microreactor R&D

Westinghouse Electric Company and McMaster University, based in Ontario, Canada, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a master services agreement…

Geothermal Drilling

MTA Launching New Geothermal Exploration Drilling in Kirsehir, Türkiye

The General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA), a Turkish state institution, has initiated a geothermal drilling project in Çamalak vi…

Electric Vehicles

GAC Honda’s P7 BEV Model Goes on Sale

On April 15, 2025, GAC Honda launched the P7, its first all-electric SUV based on the dedicated "Architecture W" platform for battery electric vehicles. Availab…

Nuclear Reactor

Successful Testing of GEH Composite Block

A research team led by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has successfully tested a steel-concrete composite module, known as the Diaphragm Plate Steel Composite (…

Metal

Kincora Copper Expands Exploration Agreement With Anglogold Ashanti in Australia

Kincora Copper has revised its earn-in and joint venture agreement with AngloGold Ashanti Australia, a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, to expand exploration in…

Thermal Plant

China Q1 Thermal Power Generation Falls Nearly 5% on Year

China Q1 Thermal Power Generation Falls Nearly 5% on YearChina’s thermal power generation, primarily coal-based, declined by 2.3% in March and 4.7% in the…

Nuclear Reactor

PALLAS Reactor Foundation Takes Shape

Construction of the PALLAS reactor near Petten, Netherlands, is advancing steadily, according to NRG PALLAS. Since mid-2022, the eastern side of the Energy & He…

Renewable Diesel

CoBank: Policy Uncertainty Negatively Impacts Biobased Diesel Producers

On April 10, CoBank released its quarterly research report, detailing challenges in the biobased diesel industry. The report identifies policy uncertainty and t…

Metal

China March Crude Steel Output Jumps on Decent Margins, Rising Exports

In March 2025, China’s crude steel production increased by 4.6% compared to the previous year, reaching 92.84 million metric tons, according to data relea…

Geothermal Heating Project

Auckland, New Zealand Explores Geothermal to Reduce Heating Bills

A research team led by Associate Professor Sadiq J. Zarrouk, co-director of the University of Auckland’s Geothermal Institute, has started drilling under …