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Wave Energy

Wave Energy Testing

Oregon State University, a member of the Pacific Marine Energy Center, is one of the nation’s leaders in ocean wave energy research.

Market Analysis

IEA and IAEA Chiefs Stress Role of Nuclear in Climate Emergency

The scale of the climate challenge means the world cannot afford to exclude nuclear power - the world's second-biggest source of low-carbon electricity, Fatih B…

Market Analysis

Goldman Sachs: Biden Win Is Bullish For Oil

A Joe Biden win at next month’s U.S. elections will likely be an upward catalyst for oil prices because it will increase costs for the shale patch and will lik…

Oil&Gas Drilling

Hibiscus Petroleum Buys into 3D Oil License off Australia

Malaysia’s Hibiscus Petroleum has completed its 50 per cent acquisition of interest in the exploration permit VIC/P74 offshore Australia from 3D Oil.

Solar Power Plant

Ghana’s President Commissions 6.5MW Lawra Solar Power Plant

President Nana Akufo-Addo, on 10 October 2020, commissioned the 6.5MW Lawra solar power plant, located in the Upper West Region.

Crude Oil

Libya to Resume Oil Production at Largest Field Amid Talks

Libya's prized, light crude has long featured in the North African country's civil war with rival militias and foreign powers jostling for control of Africa's l…

Solar Power Plant

NextEnergy Acquires 17.4MW Portuguese Solar Project

Plant construction to start this quarter with commissioning next year.

Tidal Energy

Tocardo Acquires Oosterschelde Tidal Plan

World’s largest tidal array goes back into operation following deal.

Solar Power for Home

Rooftop Solar Dodged Covid Impact In US, Record Year Ahead

US rooftop solar market is set to grow by a record level as the residential sector in the country has managed to avoid any Covid linked slowdown.

Iran

Iran Names New Opec National Representative

Iran's oil minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has appointed Afshin Javan as the country's new national representative to Opec, replacing Mohammad Taeb, who had been…

Solar Technology

Researchers Develop a Process to Enhance Efficiency of Hot-Carrier Solar Cells

Hot-carrier solar cell can achieve a theoretical power conversion efficiency of around 66%

Power Construction

Australia Labor’s Budget Response: $20 Billion to Rewire the Grid

The Federal Opposition has responded to the Federal Government’s 2020-21 Budget, outlining a plan to invest $20 billion in rewiring the electricity grid to all…

Energy Storage Battery

Researchers Develop a Sustainable Redox Flow Battery with Vanillin

The usage of vanillin instead of harmful liquid electrolytes can make redox flow batteries more environment friendly.

Smart Grid

Hydro-Québec to Lead Development of Smart Grid Co-Simulation Platforms

Smart grid modelling is set to benefit from a new Canadian R&D partnership established by Hydro Quebec’s research centre.

Coal Trade

Chinese Mills Warn of Australia Coal Import Ban

China has told some of its state-owned steelmakers and power plants to stop importing Australian coals with immediate effect, injecting more uncertainty into it…