Ecuador’s thirst for power
Like Brazil, Ecuador has been in the headlines of late as a result of power shortages. IFandP takes a look at the bigger picture, together with the country’s controversial decision to invest further in hydropower.
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Powering Ahead
IFandP gets talking to Ramesh Kumar, operations manager for ABB’s power generation business unit for the Arabian Peninsula, Gulf and Pakistan about how he sees the market in the Middle East developing and how ABB is looking to capitalise on the opportunities it presents.
Advances in Solar Power
Although the solar power industry has, like its more mature peers, taken a heavy beating thanks to the economic crisis in 2008 and the resulting drop in energy prices, this hasn’t stopped many companies from making impressive headway. In this article, we take a look at the most impressive technological developments and the large-scale projects that are starting to bring the costs down to a competitive level.
Paying up front: the economics of new nuclear build in the US
One of the more eyebrow-raising pieces of news to enter the public domain this month, is the fact that the US government is now offering US$56.5bn in loan guarantees to help jump-start new nuclear build. As a result, now is an opportune time to reflect on the issues surrounding the economics of nuclear power.
Generator test and inspection: the need for an informed approach to maintenance
Unscheduled generator outages can cost power utilities millions in lost revenue. Cody Johnson of Generator Services International takes a look at the importance of the right approach to preventative maintenance.
Shifting winds
During the past couple of years, dramatic shifts have taken place in the world’s 157.9MW wind energy sector. In 2008, the geographical point of gravity moved from Europe to the USA and Asia, where demand for this renewable form of energy picked up. Nevertheless, wind power remains firmly at the centre of Europe’s renewable energy …
Oil: At the peak?
Although IFandP chiefly focuses on the power sector, we also cover the wider trends within the energy space as a whole. With this in mind, it’s worth taking a look at some of the announcements from several of the larger oil companies made over the past few months and at the Davos Economic summit together with their wider implications, particularly from the perspective of power utilities.
Coal handling: The FLSmidth way
When Tata Power Decided to upgrade its coal handling facilities, it called on FLSmidth’s expertise to overcome several challenges.
Scotland makes some waves
Aquamarine Power has installed its first wave energy converter in the harsh waters of the North Atlantic. IfandP takes a closer look.
Brazil in Hot Water
The recent blackouts have focused minds on Brazil’s rapidly growing need for power. Here, we look at the many challenges ahead.
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