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    Power News - April 1


    There are 117 news articles for this date.

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    Solar farms in southwest and central Virginia cited for environmental violations
    A company that built and is now operating seven solar farms across southwest and central Virginia has been cited for violating state regulations meant to control erosion and sedimentation. Energix US will fix the problems and pay a fine of
    LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times
     
    Enbridge's (ENB) Joint Venture to Build Normandy Wind Farm
    Enbridge Inc. ENB acknowledges the France government for choosing EDF Renewables, a fully-owned subsidiary of the French utility EDF Group, and Maple Power, a joint venture between the company and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), to build
    Zacks Equity Research
     
    Li Hui Submits Patent Application for Offshore Wind Power Generation Device with Protection Device
    Beijing, March 27 -- Li Hui has submitted a patent application for offshore wind power generation device with protection device. The patent application number is CN202210559767 20220523. The patent publication number is CN114776523 (A). International Patent Classification codes are B63B35/44,
    Shipping and Marine Patent News
     
    USA: DOE Announces Winners in First Phase of Prize to Develop Floating Offshore Wind Supply Chains
    Source: US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the Phase One winners of the FLoating Offshore Wind ReadINess (FLOWIN) Prize, a first-of-its-kind competition to tackle the floating offshore wind energy industry’s
    ForeignAffairs.co.nz
     
    US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind
    The U.S. Energy Department said Wednesday it has a new strategy to meet the goal of vastly expanding offshore wind energy to address climate change. The Biden administration wants to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 —
    Associated Press
     
    Sunverge and Eaton Expand Strategic Collaboration to Help Utilities Manage Residential EV Charging Infrastructure
    Sunverge’s real-time DER platform now integrates Eaton EV chargers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sunverge, the provider of an industry-leading distributed energy resource (DER) control, orchestration and aggregation platform, and intelligent power management company Eaton announced expanded collaboration to enable dynamic utility
    Business Wire
     
    Spherical Journal Bearing for a Wind Turbine Drivetrain
    ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 28 -- GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Schenectady, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 11614078 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2020) developed by Luke Frank Moughon, Simpsonville, South Carolina, for "Spherical journal bearing for a wind
    Targeted News Service
     
    Redefining The Electrical Grid With Semiconductors
    How power is generated and distributed is changing. The emergence of smart grid technology is facilitating the integration of renewable energies and energy storage to the electrical grid which had not significantly changed in over 100 years. Semiconductor technologies are
    Electronics for You
     
    Idaho attorney general’s speech on nuclear cleanup contained one striking misstep | Opinion
    Attorney General Raúl Labrador made a striking statement at Tuesday’s celebration of the Idaho Cleanup Project’s successful transition of spent nuclear fuel from wet to dry storage. “We should be ready to have a serious conversation about interim storage, and
    Bryan Clark, The Idaho Statesman
     
    Mayor on Duty
    Answering electric questions Since the recent Duke Energy power outage shut down the Highlands grid, I have had a number of suggestions and questions about the issue. Let me respond to several of these items as best I can. Since
    Patrick Taylor
     
    Westbridge Renewable Applauds the Government of Canada's Renewed Strategic Incentives for Energy Transition
    TORONTO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") is pleased to share key highlights from the Canadian Federal Government's continued commitment to strategic clean energy incentives
    Associated Press
     
    Tantalus and Savant Partner to Deliver Next-Generation Behind-the-Meter Demand Side Flexibility for Utilities
    Burnaby, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 30, 2023) - Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID) ("Tantalus" or the "Company"), a smart grid technology company focused on helping build sustainable utilities for the future, is pleased to announce it has entered into a
    Newsfile Corp.
     
    ALLIANT ENERGY CORP FILES (8-K) Disclosing Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
    Item 8.01 Other Events. On March 27, 2023, Wisconsin Power and Light Company ("WPL"), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation, entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") with MUFG Securities Americas Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., TD Securities (USA)
    Edgar Glimpses
     
    SPARK POWER DELIVERS SOLID EARNINGS GROWTH EXECUTES KEY STRATEGIC TRANSACTIONS AND RESETS BALANCE SHEET
    Spark Power Group Inc. has announced its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022. Core Business Revenue, Gross Profit Margin, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA up in Q4 and Full Year 2022. Revenue from continuing
    Contify Energy News
     
    HOW EERE IS ADDRESSING INEQUITABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
    The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Energy: The physical and virtual structures and systems that enable power generation, transmission, distribution, and grid communications make up our energy infrastructure. Energy infrastructure includes power plants, transmission lines, voltage
    States News Service
     
    Apple at forefront with behind-the-scenes 'Clean Energy Charging' for iPhones
    Apple is getting a lot of flak for setting up iPhones to charge when the sun shines or the wind blows. The feature, called "Clean Energy Charging," incited a tiny but vehement Twitter rebellion as critics, many of them right-wing
    Michael J. Coren
     
    Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina
    11-MW battery will operate alongside existing solar facility Both are located inside the site boundary of Camp Lejeune on leased land CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and
    PR Newswire
     
    DOE releases strategy to reach 30 GW offshore wind by 2030, aiming to cut costs 30% to $51/MWh
    Dive Brief: -- The Department of Energy on Wednesday released its [External Link] Wind Energy Strategy, outlining goals of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030 while cutting megawatt hour costs by a third. Additional goals include reaching 15 GW
    Diana DiGangi
     
    Clean Power Alliance Adds Energy Saving Pathways for Businesses and Multifamily Communities through Power Response Program
    LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) March 30, 2023 Clean Power Alliance (CPA) announced the expansion of Power Response, an innovative demand response program that provides incentives for residents, businesses and public sector entities to reduce energy usage during periods of high energy
    PR Web
     
    Vattenfall AB - Turning wind power into plannable power with hydrogen
    Wind power is one of the most efficient sources of fossil-free energy to limit global warming - and it is expanding fast. Wind power currently accounts for 17 per cent of all of Europe's energy production, and continued expansion is
    ENP Newswire
     
     
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    Generation


    NETL PATENTS FIBER OPTIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR HYDROGEN LEAK DETECTION
    The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Energy, The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL): NETL researchers have been awarded a patent for a new fiber optic sensor designed to detect hydrogen (H2) leaks at storage facilities that
    States News Service
     
    Canadian Nuclear Association: Budget 2023 Further Integrates Nuclear Power Into Canada's Clean Energy Strategy
    OTTAWA, Ontario, March 30 -- The Canadian Nuclear Association issued the following news release on March 28, 2023: Through the announcement of Federal Budget 2023, the Government of Canada has indicated its clear and strong support for nuclear power playing
    Targeted News Service
     
     
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    Environmental


    Energy Efficiency Leader Scott Avirett Joins Budderfly as Chief Operating Officer
    Avirett brings 20 years of energy efficiency expertise to Budderfly as Chief Operating Officer SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, recently announced that energy services leader Scott Avirett has joined the company as
    Business Wire
     
    ecobee Honored as 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Winner for Sustained Excellence
    The Sustained Excellence award recognizes ecobee for its long-term commitment to innovating smart home products that improve energy efficiency and help tackle climate change. In 2022 alone, ecobee launched two new ENERGY STAR-certified smart thermostats, and a high-impact Grid Resiliency
    Contify Energy News
     
     
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    International


    Iberdrola confirms Siemens Gamesa order for 1.4-GW East Anglia Three
    March 29 (Renewables Now) - ScottishPower, part of Spanish utility Iberdrola SA (BME:IBE), has signed a firm contract with wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa for its 1.4-GW MW East Anglia Three offshore wind project in the UK, the parties said
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Arendals Fossekompani ASA - Seagust pleased by Norway’s announcement of offshore wind competition
    Published Mar 29, 2023 "Norway has great opportunities in offshore wind. Our areas at sea, are five times larger than areas on land. And there is a lot of wind along our coast. In addition, we have skilled professionals and
    Nordic Regulated Equity Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT
     
    Czech Republic to stop buying Russian nuclear fuel from 2024
    Prague (dpa) - The Czech Republic will discontinue orders of Russian-made fuel elements for its nuclear power plants as of next year. The US company Westinghouse will in future supply the Dukovany nuclear power plant in southern Moravia with fuel
    dpa English
     
    IAEA chief arrives at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
    Kyiv, Mar 29 (EFE).- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi on Wednesday began a visit to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, a spokesman told Efe. Grossi has been in Ukraine since the
    EFE Ingles
     
    Trinity invests R$150mil in solar farms
    Renewable electric power brokerage Trinity Energias Renováveis intends to invest R$ 150 million to set up new photovoltaic plants in four states. The company's goal is to add 35 megawatt-peak (MWp) to the generation portfolio, to reach a capacity for
    Valor Economico (SABI English Language Abstracts)
     
    VIT-AP University Researcher Has Published New Study Findings on Sensor Research (Energy-Efficient LoRa Routing for Smart Grids)
    2023 MAR 28 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Network Daily News -- New study results on sensor research have been published. According to news reporting from Andhra Pradesh, India, by NewsRx journalists, research stated, “Energy-efficient routing
    Network Daily News
     
    India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
    New Delhi: Press Information Bureau, The Government of India has issued the following press release: The country will soon have a modern and smart power transmission system with features such as real-time monitoring and automated operation of grid, better situational
    South Asian Government News
     
    Iberdrola: We announce a partnership with Amazon to accelerate a cleaner, smarter energy system
    Iberdrola and Amazon.com Inc. have agreed to collaborate on new wind and solar capacity by signing power purchase agreements. The agreements will help Amazon stay on path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 – five years
    Contify Energy News
     
    Vestas extends O&M service contract with availability guarantee for Eurus Energy's wind farm in Operation for more than 20 years
    SINGAPORE, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestas Japan has renewed the operation and maintenance (O&M) service contract with Eurus Energy Holdings for Eurus Tashirotai Wind Farm in Kazuno city, Akita prefecture, Japan. Equipped with 9 units of Vestas V52-850 kW,
    PR Newswire
     
    Siemens Gamesa wins order for East Anglia 3 wind power project
    March 30 -- Siemens Gamesa has won an order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply 95 units of its SG 14-236 DD wind turbine to the East Anglia 3 wind power project in the North Sea, off England’s east coast, with
    Greentechlead.com
     
    Vestas Bags Its Largest Onshore 1.3 GW Order In Brazil
    Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWDRY.PK), a Danish wind turbine company, said on Thursday that it has signed a deal with Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian developer of renewable energy projects, to provide wind turbines for two projects with a total
    CE Noticias Financieras
     
    TOP NEWS: Petrofac and Hitachi win EUR13 billion wind farm contract
    (Alliance News) - Petrofac Ltd and Hitachi Ltd have been awarded a wind farm contract by Dutch-German grid operator TenneT worth EUR13 billion, Petrofac said on Thursday. Petrofac shares were up 72% to 84.50 pence on Thursday morning in London,
    Alliance News
     
    Wind turbines delivered to Bukhara from China
    AKIPRESS.COM - Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power is building two wind farms with a capacity of 500 MW each in Peshkun and Gijduvan districts of Bukhara region. According to the Ministry of Energy, wind turbines were delivered by special vehicles from
    Central Asian News Service
     
    ScottishPower’s Gillian Noble appointed to lead SOWEC Developer Group
    Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council appoints Gillian Noble to lead Developer Group. SOWEC plays an important role supporting growth of the offshore wind sector in Scotland. Gillian heads up ScottishPower's offshore development and operations. Gillian commented: “The Scottish offshore wind
    Contify Energy News
     
    Hundreds off bill if you back wind turbines
    FAMILIES could be offered hundreds of pounds off their energy bills if they agree to have a wind farm nearby under plans set to be announced today. Ministers will launch a consultation to ensure local communities can benefit from the
    By Harriet Line Deputy Political Editor
     
    TenneT awards contracts for 22 GW of North Sea offshore wind systems
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - TenneT announced on Thursday that it has awarded multi-year agreements to three teams of suppliers to establish grid connection systems for 22 GW of combined offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. The Netherlands-based transmission
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Hitachi Energy and Petrofac secure landmark offshore wind agreement worth approximately 13 billion euros
    Largest framework agreement in Hitachi Energy company history, enabling long-term capacity expansion to accelerate the energy transition.Complementary technologies and expertise support TenneT’s offshore wind capacity expansion in the German and Dutch sectors of the North Sea. Zurich, Switzerland, March 30,
    GlobeNewswire Europe
     
    UK criticised for ‘lacklustre’ climate policies as threat of legal action looms
    The UK government is potentially facing more legal action after releasing a “lacklustre” set of climate policies, Friends of the Earth (FoE) has said. Responding to the government’s energy announcements, the environmental NGO said it is “poised to act” if
    Danny Halpin
     
    PGE seeks contractor for 5-MW solar project in Poland
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - PGE Energia Odnawialna, part of Polish utility PGE(WSE:PGE), has called a tender to select construction contractor for a 5-MW photovoltaic (PV) project in Jedlanka Stara in the central Mazovia province, the company said on Wednesday.
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Enefit Green inks deal for 1-GW offshore wind project in Gulf of Riga
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - Estonian renewables developer Enefit Green AS (TAL:EGR1T) has clinched a deal to acquire an offshore wind project with a targeted capacity of 1 GW in the Gulf of Riga from state-owned energy company Eesti Energia
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    WindEurope: Europe invested €17bn in new wind in 2022, the lowest since 2009
    Europe invested €17bn in new wind farms in 2022, the lowest since 2009. That’s down from €41bn in 2021 and the lowest investment figure since 2009 – a stark warning to Governments and policymakers. Germany invested the most in wind
    Contify Energy News
     
    Petrofac shares surge on European wind power expansion
    Shares in British energy infrastructure group Petrofac soared Thursday after it and Hitachi Energy secured a multi-billion-euro deal to expand offshore wind capacity in the Dutch-German North Sea. European electricity grid operator TenneT awarded the pair multi-year projects worth 13
    AFP World News
     
    Steel manufacturing jobs set to be created by offshore plans
    Exclusive Mark Williamson THOUSANDS of steel manufacturing jobs could be created in Scotland amid the boom in offshore wind in coming years with the right support, a leading sector player has signalled. Copenhagen Offshore Partners held out the prospect that
    DCMS
     
    India greenlights 5 GW of solar PV projects in Uttar Pradesh
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - Uttar Pradesh will become home to almost 5 GW of new solar power capacity after the national government gave its approval to eight projects in the Indian state’s Bundelkhand region. The eight projects will add
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    From Sunlight to Energy: How Power-Generating Glass is Revolutionizing Green Technology
    Roof installation of power generation glass Pan JinGong with Power Generation Glass Chuankai Tgood Industrial Park CNBM Power Generation Glass in State Grid UHV Guangshui Transformer Station In March 2023, CNBM (Chengdu) Optoelectronic Materials Co., Ltd. received the China Industry
    EIN Presswire
     
    IAEA mission inspects Kazakh nuclear facilities
    By BBC Monitoring An IAEA mission has begun a four-day inspection of nuclear facilities in Kazakhstan, the privately-owned news website Kazakhstan Today reported on 28 March. "IAEA experts embarked in Astana on Tuesday, 28 March, on a mission on the
    BBC International Reports (Central Asia)
     
    Energy giants sign MoU to pursue green hydrogen projects
    Leading exploration and production (E and P) companies - Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL), and Government Holdings Private Limited (GHPL) Wednesday signed a Memorandum of
    Balochistan Times
     
    MEPCO award punishments to four officials/employees
    Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) administration has issued orders to award punishments to four officials/ employees including dismissing one official while deciding departmental cases. Taking acting under Pakistan WAPDA Employees E and D Rules 1978, Muhammad Shahid Jameel, senior store
    Balochistan Times
     
    Flour Mills' electricity issues fixed to ensure smooth continuation of flour distribution: Commissioner
    Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Division Nisar Ahmad Khan has said that the electricity related issues in certain areas especially in South Waziristan has been resolved. He was chairing a meeting at his office which was also attended by Deputy Commissioner
    Balochistan Times
     
    Abu Dhabi University signs MoU with Atkins to enhance collaboration in nuclear and energy sectors
    Abu Dhabi University (ADU), one of the leading academic institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Atkins, the leading global design, engineering and project management consultancy, that aims to
    AETOSWire
     
    LOAD-SHEDDING - Employers urged to make labour plans for total power blackout
    Employers urged to make labour plans for total power blackout The Institute for Risk Management says it’s now incumbent on the SA risk community to develop clear plans for when there is no electricity at all Energy CorrespondentBusinesses in SA
    Business Day
     
    Grenergy locks in PPA with Amazon for 469 MWp of Spanish solar
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - Spanish renewables company Grenergy Renovables SL (BME:GRE) has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) associated with 469 MWp of solar energy in Spain. Under the agreement, the US technology group
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Clean energy important to Laos’ energy strategy: Minister
    (VNA) – Lao Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines ChansaVath Bounpha has affirmed that energy transition with the use of hydrogen ammonia energy as clean energy to replace current sources is essential for Laos. Speaking at a recent workshop on
    Nguyê~n Bi´ch Huo`ng
     
    Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey to inagurate nuclear power plant
    By BBC Monitoring Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Turkey on 27 April to inaugurate the country's first nuclear power plant. "Mr Putin may come on 27 April or we will connect via
    BBC Newsfile
     
    3 Japan utilities face record-high 101 bil. yen in antitrust fines
    Japan's trade watchdog on Thursday ordered three major electricity companies to pay a total of 101 billion yen ($763 million) in fines for allegedly forming a cartel over electricity sales targeting businesses. The amount of the penalty is the highest
    Japan Economic Newswire
     
    DEWA’s performance continues to beat US, European utility companies
    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)'s performance in various key indicators surpassed major European and American utilities in 2022. Line losses from electricity transmission and distribution networks were reduced to 2.2 percent last year, compared to around 6-7 percent in
    Staff Writer
     
    UK energy security announcements fail to impress green industry
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - The UK government today released Powering Up Britain, which Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps described as the government’s blueprint for the future of energy in the country. It outlines the government's actions to diversify, decarbonise
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Power Grid Corporation acquires Bhadla Sikar Transmission
    India, March 30 -- Power Grid Corporation of India, pursuant to its selection as the successful bidder under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding, has acquired 'Bhadla Sikar Transmission' (BSTL), the Project SPV to establish Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of
    Accord Fintech
     
    RWE AG - Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
    Pressurised alkaline plant from Sunfire represents one of two forms of electrolysis that RWE wants to test Entire plant with capacity of 14 megawatts to be in operation in autumn Essen, 30 March 2023 Nine months after the ground was
    German Equity Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT
     
    7.4 MW capacity solar panel to be installed at hydropower station in Kaptai
    , March 30 -- Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station has taken a project to install a 7.4 MW capacity solar panel in Kaptai project area. The authorities have already fixed a location to install the solar panel and the work to
    United News of Bangladesh
     
    Net zero: What is it and why does it matter?
    A new plan to cut greenhouse gases and lower energy costs by investing in renewable energy and nuclear is being unveiled by the Government on Thursday. The Net Zero plan has numerous measures to cut emissions including announcing the first
    Emily Beament
     
    X-energy Partners with Kinectrics for Helium Test Facility
    ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy” or the “Company”), a leading developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, and Kinectrics, a leading global provider of engineering, testing, and certification services, today announced
    Business Wire
     
    UPDATE1: 3 Japan utilities face record-high 101 bil. yen in antitrust fines
    Japan's antitrust watchdog on Thursday ordered three major utilities to pay a total of 101 billion yen ($763 million) in fines for forming cartels over electricity sales, in a move that goes against the nation's efforts to free up the
    Japan Economic Newswire
     
    Electricity prices fall 55% to 31.11 euros
    The average price of electricity in the wholesale market fell 54.9% on Thursday to 31.11 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) compared to 68.91 euros yesterday. With this, electricity again costs less than 100 euros per MWh for the second consecutive
    CE Noticias Financieras
     
    Russia interested in taking part in construction of Kambarata HPP-1 project
    29 March 2023 (Kyrgyz National News Agency) Russia is interested in taking part in the construction project of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydro power plant, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic Sabyrbek Sultanbekov told at a regular meeting of the
    Azerbaijan News Gazette
     
    EU reaches provisional deal to raise renewable energy target
    BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries and negotiators from the EU's parliament reached a provisional deal Thursday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition. The European Council, which represents
    Associated Press
     
    2W sees IPO further away, seeks plan B
    Power company 2W has spent the last few weeks looking for alternatives to raise capital at a time when the cost of debt is putting pressure on all Brazilian companies as interest rates remain at 13.75% per year. Having spent
    Fernanda Guimarães, Mônica Scaramuzzo
     
    Nuclear: A clean, green, reliable strategy for Africa
    By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk Globally, 800 million people lack electricity and 80% of them live in Africa. With the continent's population expected to nearly double by 2050, our energy needs are only growing. Generating reliable electricity for 2.5
    New Business Ethiopia
     
    ENTSO-E boosts capacity for electricity supplies to Ukraine to 850 MW - Ukrenergo
    MOSCOW. March 30 (Interfax) - The technical capacity for importing electricity from continental Europe into Ukraine and Moldova has increased from 700 MW to 850 MW for all hours of the day, Ukrainian media reported, citing state power company Ukrenergo.
    Interfax Russia & CIS Energy Newswire
     
    SSE Airtricity owner lifts annual earnings outlook
    UK energy power company SSE lifted its annual earnings expectations on Thursday, helped by continued strong performance of its flexible generation plant. The company owns SSE Airtricity here. "Continued strong performance from flexible generation plant to support security of supply
    Aby Jose Koilparambil
     
    Women in power: BABAEngineers of AboitizPower
    AboitizPower Corporation (AboitizPower), one of the Philippines' largest power producers, celebrates National Women's Month with #BABAEngineer, a campaign that salutes its female engineers. Being a woman in a male-dominated field has its challenges. However, in an inclusive environment - such
    Business World
     
    Schneider Electric showcases sustainable innovations
    SCHNEIDER Electric Philippines, Inc. has called for efficiency and sustainability in the operations of private companies as it showcased its products during the company's Innovation Day 2023 event. 'Global social and environmental changes are accelerating. Now is the time for
    Business World
     
    Meralco secures 1-year urgent power supply deal with SPPC
    MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) has forged a 300-megawatt (MW) emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) for one year with South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC). In a statement on Wednesday, Meralco said the deal starts from March 26, 2023 until March 25,
    Business World
     
    Azerenergy power company urges for savings amid drop in water level
    Over recent years, a drop in the water level in reservoirs, rivers, and in the Caspian Sea has had a serious impact on power production in hydropower plants of Azerenergy, and the operation of thermal power plants that use water
    AzerNEWS
     
    NKT, Walsin Lihwa form cable JV to serve Taiwan's offshore wind market
    March 30 (Renewables Now) - Danish cable maker NKT A/S (CPH:NKT) has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Taiwanese sector player Walsin Lihwa Corp (TPE:1605) provide technical support for the construction of the first subsea power cable factory in
    SeeNews Renewables
     
    Why Nigeria needs multiple electricity markets (II)
    An 'electricity market' is set up and run based on contracts and rules of trade established by suppliers, buyers, transporters and traders, with the operation of its contracts and rules overseen by a single, identifiable regulator, and disputes between market
    Business Day
     
    An Egat shakeup is long overdue
    News of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) signing a power purchase deal for the planned Pak Lay dam in Laos last week almost slipped under the radar, such is the media attention lavished on the government's preparations for
    Bangkok Post
     
    Putin may visit Turkey in April for Russian built power plant inauguration
    Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may visit Turkey on April 27 for the inauguration of the country’s first nuclear power reactor built by Russia’s state nuclear energy company Rosatom. “Maybe there is a
    Reuters News Service
     
    Against 374 identified small hydroelectric projects, only 79 commissioned in J&K: CAG
    Srinagar, March 30 -- In what could raise questions on J&K Government's capacity to harness water resources, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has revealed that only 10 micro/mini/small hydel power projects with the capacity of 79.75 MWs (five
    Kashmir Images
     
    TEPCO: Regarding Approval of Special Measures for Participation in Electricity and Gas Price Fluctuation Mitigation Project
    The content approved today applies to usage from April 1 onwards, but there is no change from the content that has already been approved up to March 31. Applicable period Applied to electricity charges for usage from April 1, 2023
    Contify Energy News
     
    Meralco rolls out 300-MW emergency power supply deal
    The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Wednesday said it has executed the emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) with South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) for a 300-megawatt (MW) baseload supply. In a statement, Meralco said the EPSA is effective from March
    Philippines News Agency
     
    Davao Norte gov wants Marcos to change his mind on power firm franchise expansion
    The Regional Development Council (RDC) is backing moves to place the entire Davao del Norte under the franchise area of the Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC). In a meeting on Friday in Mati City, Davao Oriental, the RDC passed
    Philippine Daily Inquirer
     
    EirGrid going underground to upgrade Dublin’s electricity supply
    Electricity grid operator EirGrid has just launched a public consultation programme for the Powering Up Dublin project which will see 50km of underground cables installed across the city. The eight-week consultation, which runs until May 23rd, will give individuals, communities
    Irish Times
     
    South African Catastrophes, Power Woes Signal End Of Cheap Insurance
    Three major jolts in as many years coupled with the once unthinkable possibility of a power grid collapse have spooked reinsurers in South Africa, spelling an end to cheap coverage in the continent's most developed insurance market. Insurance premiums are
    International Business Times
     
    Pakistan's top energy companies join hands for green hydrogen projects
    ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Top exploration and production companies of Pakistan here on Wednesday joined hands to explore and pursue green hydrogen prospects within and outside the country, said the Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy. According to
    Xinhua News Agency
     
    Iberdrola obtains Brussels recognition for its green hydrogen project in Huelva
    Iberdrola's green hydrogen project, with which it hopes to create in Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) the "largest green hydrogen hub" in Spain, has been selected as a Major Project of European Interest within the IPCEI HyUse initiative, a mechanism
    CE Noticias Financieras
     
    United Arab Emirates : Investment needs of USD 35 trillion by 2030 for successful energy transition
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