Northern Scotland protection call over Rolls-Royce job cuts
Plans by Rolls-Royce to cut 4,600 jobs over the next few years have sparked calls to protect posts at the engineering firm’s bases in northern Scotland.
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UK’s planned power plants face uncertainty in auction low
U.K. utilities may have to delay or give up on building power stations as new generators won only a fraction of the capacity offered in a tender to provide backup electricity.
Bitcoin the new marijuana when it comes to power demand
There’s a growing debate over how much power will be sucked up by the world’s growing ranks of cryptocurrency miners.
Texas natural gas gets chill from California’s snowy peaks
Natural gas in balmy Texas is feeling the chill of California’s snowy peaks 1,200 miles away.
Kite power soars to awards final
A pioneering kite powered renewable energy source is in the running for a top planning award.
Power production begins at Nobelwind offshore windfarm in North Sea
The first MHI Vestas wind turbine has started producing power at the Nobelwind offshore windfarm in the Belgian North Sea.
Opinion: The political masters of Holyrood have a contradictory stance on power generation
I am never quite clear why the government department that is now BEIS publish the latest breakdown of how power was generated to the grid a few days before Christmas, but it does mean there is less attention than there should be on what those changes show us.
France, UK seen as trouble spots for power supply this winter
France and the U.K. are the two nations in Europe most at risk of power shortages this winter, particularly if there is a cold snap in early December or January.
South Africa to delay long-term power expansion plans
South Africa's government has decided to delay long-term nuclear power expansion plans, according to a document.
Dong Energy earnings increase, surge in wind power demand
Dong Energy said earnings increased by 7% in its third quarter results driven by a 19% increase in wind power.
Slovakian Nuclear Regulatory Authority delays completion of third block at Mochovce nuclear power plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority in Slovakia said the expected completion of a third block at the Mochovce nuclear power plant has been delayed by a year to November 2017.
National Grid chief hails ‘smart energy revolution’
The new head of the National Grid has said a “smart energy revolution” will help Britain avoid blackouts.
Norwegian power company to cut up to 150 staff by 2020
Norwegian power company BKK said it will reduce its headcount by up to 150 positions by 2020.
Amec Foster Wheeler wins Cleco power island contract
Amec Foster Wheeler has won a contract to design and supply a complete power island for Cleco Corporation.
Longannet closure brings an end to coal-fired power production
The last lump of coal is to be burned at Longannet, bringing an end to more than a century of coal-fired power in Scotland.
Torness nuclear plant to remain open until 2030
Torness nuclear power station will have its life extended by seven years, operator EDF Energy has announced. The facility, near Dunbar in East Lothian, had been due to close by 2023 but will now be operational until 2030. The power station started operating in 1988 and now employs 550 full-time staff plus around 180 contractors.
Ukraine power grid attack came from inside Russia
A coordinated cyber-attack at the end of last year on Ukraine’s power grid was made by hackers using a Russian-based internet provider as well as calls from inside the country.
Atlantis Resources strikes a deal to acquire two projects
Atlantis Resources has struck a deal to acquire two projects from Scottish Power Renewables UK for its tidal development company. The deal for Tidal Power Scotland (TPSL) is estimated to be around £6.6million, or 3,859,703 shares, which equates to around 6% of the issued share capital. Atlantis said as part of the transaction, TPSL will acquire Scottish Power Renewables entire tidal portfolio, comprising the 10MW Sound of Islay site and the 100MW Ness of Dunscaby site.
MPs quiz National Grid bosses over supply security this winter
MPs are to question National Grid bosses over the security of the UK’s power supplies amid concerns about keeping the lights on this winter.
Video: Total powers Nigerian power station – with solar panels
A service station in Nigeria is getting its power – from solar panels. The Onigbagbo solar-powered site in Lagos, Nigeria is the first of its kind In West Africa. Total said the construction of the service station was part of an effort to provide alternative energy solutions.
Chinese investment in UK nuclear power ‘could pose security risk’
Experts have expressed concern about the prospect of Chinese investment in the UK nuclear power sector, with claims the move could threaten national security. A final investment decision on the new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset, could be announced during Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state visit. Chancellor George Osborne has already announced a £2 billion Government guarantee to secure Chinese funding for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station set to be built by French firm EDF, and indicated that the next step may be a Chinese-designed, Chinese-built nuclear plant at Bradwell in Essex.
National Grid counters fears of winter blackout
National Grid has moved to counter fears of blackouts this winter by insisting that electricity margins are “manageable”.
AFC Energy delivers first surge of energy to German power grid
AFC Energy has delivered its first surge of energy into the German power grid. The move is part of the planned trials of the power electronics connected to its first commercial sale KORE fuel cell system. It forms part of the final test stage of proving and providing electricity to the German grid from the system.
Scottish Power to learn of Longannet employees job hopes next month
A taskforce set up after it was revealed the coal-fired Longannet power station was set to close has met for a second time in a bid to help those who face job losses. It is expected Scottish Power will know by the end of October how many Longannet employees wish to take redundancy, seek redployment within the company or find new employment. The Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said detailed work had been taking place by Scottish Power, local councils and the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise to help with an economic recovery plan.
Eco Wave secures venture funds for marine energy systems
Eco Wave Power, an Israeli maker of ocean energy systems, raised initial funding for a $150 million pipeline of planned projects to use waves to generate electricity. The technology maker secured $2 million from Pirveli Ventures, with a representative of Pirveli joining its board of directors, Eco Wave said Monday. It will use the funds to start to develop 111 megawatts of marine-energy projects planned in countries including the UK, China, Mexico and Chile, co- founder Inna Braverman said.