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Brattle Economists: Regional Power Market Mechanisms Are A Better Path To Meeting Clean-Energy Policies

BOSTON, -- A new discussion paper released by Brattle economists addresses how regional wholesale power markets can help meet state…

7 years ago

German solar output surges ahead

An especially sunny summer season is helping solar power plants in Germany to achieve strong figures. Berlin (dpa) - Amid…

7 years ago

Berlin blocks Chinese bid to build stake in German power sector

Berlin (dpa) – Berlin on Friday blocked China's entry into the German electricity sector on the grounds of national security.…

7 years ago

German government to set up tax incentives for electrical cars

Berlin (dpa) - The German government aims to set up tax incentives to promote the purchase of electric-powered cars used…

7 years ago

Total buys two gas power plants in France to strengthen its generation capacity

Paris - Total announces that it has signed an agreement with KKR-Energas to acquire its two gas-fired combined cycle power…

7 years ago

Women in Energy: WINDE empowers over one million South Africans

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme Africa is the fastest growing and has the largest population of persons. The region has had…

7 years ago

President Kenyatta and Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.…

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GE Power Releases Whitepaper on Digitization of Energy Transmission & Distribution in Africa

Smart grids will play a key role in the region’s transition to a sustainable energy system through facilitating smooth integration…

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GE Partners with Ethiopian Electric Power Authority to Deliver 11 HV Substations to Improve Access to Power

Over 70% of people in Ethiopia have no access to electricity although the grid covers about 60% of the towns…

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BBOXX delivers clean reliable energy access to over 12,000 people in Togo

BBOXX, a next generation utility, has successfully delivered energy access to over 12,000 Togolese citizens with its smart solar home…

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Botswana Signs First Time Contract for GE Power’s Software Technology

With about 70% of the country’s population having access to electricity, Botswana is currently focused on the digital transformation of…

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GE Debuts World’s First Upgrade with Additive Manufactured Components to GT13E Gas Turbines

The new technology can help gas plant power producers save up to $2 million in fuel annually BADEN, Switzerland, June…

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Macri calls on Belgian businesses to invest in energy, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure in Argentina

President Mauricio Macri received Princess Astrid of Belgium at the Casa Rosada, together with five Belgian ministers and a large…

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NIGERIA: TCN REPORTS GAS SUPPLY AND POWER GENERATION IMPROVEMENTS

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby states that there is significant improvement in gas supply to power generating plants.…

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GE hits 100th power plant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa

The company has now installed over 300 turbines in up to 22 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa •100 power plants across…

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Nigeria: TCN Installs Four New Transformers in Mando, Zaria & Kakuri Substations in Kaduna State

TCN has again increased the nation’s grid capacity by 330MVA, with the installation of four (4) additional brand new transformers…

7 years ago

Global Industry Leaders Reflect on Past 20 Years of the Africa Energy Forum

LONDON, United Kingdom,  -- During the Africa Energy Forum lifetime the sector has witnessed the emergence of initiatives such as…

7 years ago

Families Call for Increased Climate Action in Court Case Against EU

Ten families from within and outside Europe are taking the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to the…

7 years ago

Tesla get approval to set up world’s largest Virtual Solar Plant in Australia

The government of South Australia, which saw a bit of a shake-up after elections in March, announced it would honor…

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TCN ENERGIZES THREE BRAND NEW TRANSFORMERS IN ABEOKUTA, AND JOS

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has completed and energized three new transformers in Jos, Plateau State and Abeokuta, Ogun State, in line…

7 years ago

AzuriTV named ‘Innovative Technology of the Year’ at Africa Utility Week Industry Awards

By Ayobami Adedinni AzuriTV, the first complete home TV pay-as-you-go package for off-grid households, developed by Azuri Technologies, was announced…

7 years ago

WINDE gears up to be Africa’s Infrastructural & Energy Hub

By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme   Women in Infrastructure Development & Energy (WINDE) is well positioned to become Africa's Infrastructural and…

7 years ago

Voith opened its new East Africa Hub in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

New facility in Ethiopia will coordinate hydropower projects in nine countries in the east of the continent •Strategic position, customer…

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IRENA report: Solar PV market remains biggest renewable energy sector employer with 3.4 million jobs

The solar PV industry has remained the largest employer among all renewable energy technologies, providing 3.4 million jobs, up almost…

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Germany foresees end to subsidies for renewable energy in 4-5 years

By Teresa Dapp and Andreas Hoenig, dpa Berlin (dpa) - German companies producing electricity from renewable energy sources will have…

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Germany’s climate targets require 100,000 more skilled workers

Berlin (dpa) - In order for Germany to reach its long-term climate targets, an additional 100,000 skilled workers are needed…

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Solar power sets new record in Germany

Munich (dpa) - In the first four months of 2018, German solar energy producers set a new record for the…

7 years ago

German economy minister to visit Russia for energy and economic issues

Berlin (dpa) - German economy minister Peter Altmaier is set to pay a on short-notice visit to Russia and Ukraine…

7 years ago

Aggreko, poised to power Africa’s economic growth- Alumona

By Ayobami Adedinni Aggreko, the generator-hire company has been said to be ready to power Africa’s economic growth. This was…

8 years ago

Schneider Electric Unveils New Range of Products

Schneider Electric, global specialist in energy management, software and automation unveiled a new range of cable management systems customized for…

8 years ago