Power

Nuclear Fusion

US Launches $50M Programme to Advance Commercial Fusion

In order to bring fusion closer to commercial viability, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $50 million to launch a new milestone-based fusion d…

Wind Power Project

Wind Energy Industry Warns: Actions Not Words Needed to Address Energy Security and Climate Crises Ahead of COP27

More than 100 leading wind energy companies call on Paris Signatories to streamline planning and permitting, upgrade grid infrastructure and evolve power market…

Energy Saving

Zero-Energy Tech Heats When Cold and Cools When Hot

Dynamic device needs no power to switch between heating and cooling modes, saving energy.

Power Construction

Mytilineos Completes First Phase of 650MW Power Plant in Libya

Greek energy company Mytilineos has completed the first stage of construction for a power plant in Tobruk, Libya, with 185MW having already been distributed to …

Wind Power Project

Siemens Gamesa Announces Recyclableblade for Onshore Wind Projects

Siemens Gamesa has again taken strong command of circularity within wind turbine blades, launching its RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects.

Distributed Grid

Dutch DSOs Make Bold Moves to Tackle Grid Bottlenecks

Holland’s grid is at capacity. Bottlenecks have been appearing in Dutch cities and to expand grid capacity Liander and Stedin – two DSOs – have announced dif…

Pakistan

Only 15% Of Pakistan’s Hydropower Pipeline Will Operate on Time: IEEFA

Around 51% of the pipeline reached financial close, and only 39% started construction.

Offshore Wind Power

Global Alliance Formed to Boost Offshore Wind Capacity

It aims to increase offshore wind capacity by 670% to 380GW in 2030.

Wind Turbine

Vestas Secures 104 MW Order With Polimix Energia in Brazil

Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Mundo Novo wind farm located in…

Natural Gas

California Relied Heavily on Natural Gas During Sept Heat Wave -EIA

During an extreme heat wave in early September, the California power grid relied on natural gas for almost half of its electricity generation to meet peak deman…

Natural Gas

Greece Extends Energy Bill Subsidies Ahead of ‘Winter Battle’

Greece will pay out a further 1.1 billion euros in power bill subsidies in October to shield households and businesses from the impact of soaring energy prices …

Offshore Wind Power

Portugal Ups Debut Offshore Wind Auction Target to 10 GW

Portugal has raised the target for its debut offshore wind power auction to 10 gigawatts (GW).

Carbon Pricing

Britain’s Drax Signs Deal to Sell 2 Million U.S. Carbon Removal Credits

British power generator Drax has signed a memorandum of understanding with carbon finance firm Respira International

Nuclear Power Plant

France Prepares to Nationalize Its Struggling Nuclear Industry

The French government already owns 84% of Électricité de France, but it is now planning to fully nationalize the company just as the company warns of a huge 2…

Biomass Power Plant

Doosan Škoda Supplies Turbines for La Reunion Coal-To-Biomass Conversion

Czech turbine manufacturer Doosan Škoda Power had been awarded a contract for a biomass plant on the island of La Reunion.