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Wind Power Project

India’s JSW Energy Plans $1.2bn Investment in Two Wind Projects

Indian power generation company JSW Energy reportedly plans to make a $1.2bn investment in two wind power plants in the state of Karnataka.

Coal Trade

China Imported 18.676 Million Tons of Coal in September

China imported 18.676 million tons of coal in September 2020, a decrease of 11.612 million tons or 38.34% from 30.288 million tons in the same period last year.

Rosatom

“Arktika” Nuclear Icebreaker Arrived at Its Port of Registry in Murmansk

On October 12, the leading universal nuclear-powered icebreaker Arktika finished its voyage from St. Petersburg to the port of registry in Murmansk.

Energy Investment

Jordan to Leverage €1.4 million EIB Grant to Boost Municipal Efficiency Programmes

In Jordan, the European Investment Bank has signed an agreement with Cities and Villages Development Bank to support the implementation of the CVDB – Municipal…

Coal Trade

China’s Australian Coal Clampdown Chills Import Demand

Most large Chinese coal importers have suspended purchases of Australian thermal coal after the government issued verbal warnings to some companies to halt buyi…

Coal Trade

Rystad: Bangladesh to Scale Back Coal

Bangladesh’s 2016 energy plan showed some 20 GW of coal power capacity to be developed in the next two decades.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Japan’s Mitsui Plans to Divest Stakes in Coal-Fired Plants

Japanese firm Mitsui & Co reportedly plans to sell its remaining stakes in coal-fired power stations by 2030.

Solar Power Plant

NextEnergy Acquires 17.4MW Portuguese Solar Project

Plant construction to start this quarter with commissioning next year.

Australia

Massive SA Renewable Energy Projects Kick off

Construction has commenced on two renewable energy projects near Port Augusta, in South Australia, worth $670 million combined.

Energy Storage Battery

Lithium-ion Battery, How does it Work?

​A portable power supply has become the lifeline of the modern technological world, especially the lithium-ion battery.

Solar Power Panel

Trump Backs Revoking Tariff Exemption for Some Solar Panel Imports

Trump said the domestic US industry was starting to increase production and market share of certain solar modules after he imposed tariffs on imports in January…

Electric Car

Norwegian Importer Expects EVs To Claim 90% Of Volkswagen Sales In 2021

The all new Volkswagen ID.3 was the best selling electric car in Norway in September, outpacing the vaunted Tesla Model 3.

Energy Storage Battery

EIB Supports Swedish Battery Innovator with €47 Million Loan

The European Investment Bank has signed a €47 million loan with Swedish battery innovator Nilar.

Electric Car

Uruguay’s State Utility Advances Emobility

UTE, Uruguay’s national electricity utility, is supporting emobility with charge points for EVs and the introduction of hydrogen for freight transport.

Coal Price

South Korea’s Coal Prices Rise with Regional Strength

Tighter fundamentals in the Asia-Pacific region and firmer freight rates supported South Korean coal prices this week, despite a weak outlook for winter coal bu…