Energy Efficiency
Why Microsoft is deploying data centres under the sea
One of the reasons is simply, energy efficiency however, results show that these submerged data centres proved to be up to eight times more reliable than their dry-land counterparts.
Renewables
New partnership to develop techno-economic microgrid software solutions
XENDEE Corporation, Rocky Mountain Institute to develop techno-economic microgrid software solutions that support climate action goals.
Nuclear
South Africa’s nuclear power plant welcomes replacement steam generator
The first of six new replacement steam generators arrived at the Koeberg nuclear power station on 29 September 2020.
Gas & Oil Fired
Three families of Cummins gensets gain Grid Code Compliance
DNV GL has issued Europe’s first Equipment Certificates for Grid Code Compliance for three families of gensets made by Cummins.
Gas & Oil Fired
Karpowership launches first LNG-to-power project in Indonesia
Energy company Karpowership has initiated its first LNG-to-power operation in the Indonesian region of Amurang.
Wind
RWE secures leases to develop four offshore wind farm extensions
RWE Renewables has signed with The Crown Estate Agreements for Lease to develop four offshore wind project extensions in the United Kingdom.
Strategic Development
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ energy portfolio strengthens with latest acquisition
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has acquired US-based Pioneer Solutions LLC, a provider of front-to-back-office Commodities/Energy Trading and Risk Management solutions.
Renewables
Total drives green strategy with €500m zero-crude project
Total will be investing €500m as part of its net-zero strategy to convert its Grandpuits refinery into a zero-crude platform.
Upgrades
GE restores gas turbines adding 360MW to Nigeria’s grid
GE announced the successful rehabilitation of three 9E.03 gas turbines at three Niger Delta Power Holding Company power plants in Calabar and Sapele, Nigeria.
Strategic Development
ArcVera Renewables enters India’s hybrid energy market
ArcVera has assembled a team to deliver technical expertise to project developers, lenders, and investors in India.
