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Thermal Plant

Japan’s JERA Says It Shut Down a 500 MW Power Plant Due to Fire

A fire caused Japan's biggest power generator JERA to shut down a 500 megawatt (MW) unit at its Chiba thermal power station near Tokyo on Saturday.

Net Zero Emission

Time for Nuclear To ‘Stage a Comeback’ To Meet Net Zero Goals – IEA

Nuclear power should play a significant role in helping meet net-zero goals globally, and building clean energy systems will be harder, riskier and more expensi…

Geothermal Power Plant

Slovakia Makes EU Funds Available for Geothermal Exploration Drilling

With the new European funding program, Slovakia has made EU funds available for geothermal exploration drilling, thus addressing the riskiest phase of developme…

Nuclear Power Plant

EU Investigates Czech Support for New Nuclear Power Plant

The nuclear plant in Dukovany will have a capacity of up to 1,200MW and is scheduled to start operating in 2036

Smart Grid

Global Community Smart Grid Collaboration Kicks Off

The International Community for Local Smart Grids research initiative is aimed to champion the relationship between communities and smart grids.

Electric Car

White House Announces $700Mn EV Charging Investment From Siemens and VW

The investment consists of $450 million from Volkswagen Group and over $250 million from Siemens.

Mexico

Mexico Senate Identifies Geothermal As Critical to Energy Transition

Having recognized geothermal as fundamental for clean energy transition, legislators in Mexico have requested a report on the programs for geothermal exploratio…

United Kingdom

UK-Based Startup Tevva Launches Hydrogen-Electric Truck With 310-Mile Range

U.K.-based startup Tevva on Thursday launched a hydrogen-electric heavy goods vehicle, becoming the latest company to make a play in a sector attracting interes…

Geothermal Power Plant

Why Cost of Geothermal Power Plants Will Remain High

This leads to an increase in the LCOE to $0.071 per kWh from $0.049.

Jordan

IAEA Concludes Nuclear Security Mission in Jordan

The mission was held from 20 to 30 June.

Energy Transition

Nuclear Could Play Key Role to Secure Energy Transitions: IEA

It accounts for 10% of global electricity generation in 2020.

Global Energy Security at Risk as Recoverable Oil Drops

Global recoverable oil is estimated at 1.57 trillion barrels, 9% down from last year.

Offshore Wind Power

Vietnam Needs ‘Clear and Transparent’ Legal Framework for Ambitious Offshore Wind Target

Vietnam will need a “clear and transparent” legal framework by the end of 2030 to achieve its ambitious offshore wind target, the Global Wind Energy Council (…

Wind Power Project

Vestas Sells Wind Project in Mississippi to AES Corporation

The Delta wind project is being developed by Vestas' North American development arm, Steelhead Americas.

Offshore Wind Power

New Era for Offshore Wind Threatened by Supply Chain Woes

The offshore wind industry can expect to enter an era of dramatic growth as governments seek to improve energy security, affordability and net zero.