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Iran’s plans new renewable energy plants
Iran plans to develop new renewable energy power plants over the next five years with capacity totalling 2000MW to meet energy demand, Abbas Aliabadi, its deputy minister for electricity said. “Iran, though an oil exporting country, is determined to be an important partner in global efforts of human societies to achieve sustainable energy systems,” he …
DBP considers PHP500m in loans to develop Philippines hydropower
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is considering a PHP500m finance package to develop hydropower in the country. “We have three [loans] in the pipeline, which could reach a total of P500 million,” said Reynaldo David, DBP president. He added that DBP is extending financial assistance to companies engaged in renewable energy development, which …
Venezuela in energy crisis
A combination of under investment, sharply rising demand on the back of government subsidies and dramatically reduced water levels at the Guri dam which supplies the country with 73 per cent of its electricity have conspired to trigger a energy crisis in Venezuela. The government has responded to what it describes as an “emergency situation”. …
Three Gorges’ underground power station operational in 2011
The first underground turbine of the world’s largest hydropower project is expected to generate its first electricity in 2011, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC). Operation of the 700MW underground turbine will start in July 2011 while the other five will be commissioned the following year. According to the plan, the construction of …
Zambia to build US$1.5bn hydropower plant
According to a senior official, in 2011, Zambia will start building the US$1.5bn the Kafue Gorge Lower hydro power plant, which is expected to have a capacity of 600MW and is scheduled for completion in 2017. A tender has been launched to find a potential developer and to allow time for equity partners to raise …
RWE NPower Renewables and Northumbrian Water in Selset hydropower joint venture
RWE NPower Renewables and Northumbrian Water have signed a power partnership which plans to build a hydroelectric power plant at Selset Reservoir, located 14km northwest of Barnard Castle in Tees Valley, UK. The new 750kW plant would generate 4000MWh annually for storage into the national grid, effectively meeting the needs of around 1000 households. The …
Winds of change
Oil has long been the mainstay of Norway’s energy market and has provided the country with considerable wealth. However, its oil reserves have passed their peak and today Norway prepares for a different future. Since the Ecofisk discovery of oil in the Norwegian maritime territory in 1969 and the subsequent production start two years later, …
A greener way to make aluminium
Aluminium production consumes vast amounts of power. Helen Tunnicliffe reveals how one producer is investing in hydropower.
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