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Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

TVO Suspends OL2 Output

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO), the operator of Finland’s Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant, has halted electricity production at Olkiluoto 2 (OL2) due to eleva…

Electricity Transmission

TAQA Acquires Transmission Investment, Expands Presence in UK Offshore Electricity Transmission Sector

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has acquired Transmission Investment, a UK-based company specializing in electricity transmission development and s…

Electricity Trade

Nigeria Reduces Electricity Subsidies by 35% Following Tariff Hike for Heavy Users

Nigeria has reduced electricity subsidies by 35% following a tariff increase for specific consumers last year, according to Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu. The …

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 …

Electricity Transmission

China’s Power Use Up 2.5 Pct in Q1

China’s electricity consumption, a vital indicator of economic activity, showed consistent growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released…

Hydropower Plant

Kyrgyzstan Shares Progress on Karakul Small HPP Dev’t

Construction of the Karakul Small Hydropower Plant (HPP) on the Kara-Suu River in Kyrgyzstan is progressing according to schedule. The project aims to enhance t…

Photovoltaic （PV）

US Distributed Solar Grew 5.4 GW in 2024

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) released its 2024 report, The State(s) of Distributed Solar, detailing the adoption of distributed solar across the…

Photovoltaic （PV）

South Korea’s 2024 Solar Additions Surpassed 3.1 GW

South Korea installed over 3.1 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity last year, according to provisional data from the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). Thes…

Solar Module

Emmvee Expands Solar Module Capacity to 6.6 GW

Emmvee has launched a new 2 GW solar module manufacturing facility near Bengaluru’s international airport, increasing its total module capacity to 6.6 GWp…

Carbon Emissions

Taiwan Reports 2023 Greenhouse Gas Emission Decline

In 2023, Taiwan’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 4.64% compared to 2005 levels, according to the Ministry of Environment. The Taipei City Departmen…

Energy Storage Project

CATL Unveils 587 Ah Battery Energy Storage Cell

CATL, a leading global battery manufacturer based in China, has introduced its new 587 Ah high-capacity battery cell, designed for integration into the company&…

Energy Storage Project

Spearmint Energy Secures $250M for Two Battery Storage Projects in Texas

Spearmint Energy has secured over $250 million in financing for two battery energy storage systems in Texas, USA. Named Tierra Seca and Seven Flags, each projec…

Power Construction

Vietnam to Boost Power Capacity With $136.3bn Investment by 2030

Vietnam plans to significantly boost its power generation by 2030 through a revised national power plan, emphasizing renewable energy and the reintroduction of …

Power Construction

UK Grid Could Face Lowest Demand in Summer 2025 Due to Renewables

Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) forecasts that the country’s power grid may see unprecedented low electricity demand in summer 2025…