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India races to build hydropower plants in region claimed by China: sources
India's plan to spend $1 billion to speed up construction of 12 hydropower stations in the northeastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh could...
Russia talks up nuclear business with India as Modi visits Moscow
Russia-India nuclear cooperation will see six power units being created as the two nations also look to shipbuilding and pharma.
Spain sets rules to install floating solar plants
In Spain, solar power gets a governmental boost with rules for floating photovoltaic plants established as developers' interest grows.
US offshore wind will fall short of Biden’s 2030 goal, analysis says
Less than half of the target for American offshore wind has been achieved, says industry analysis, as development lags behind China.
South Africa energy minister vows change with ‘aggressive’ renewables rollout
South Africa's new energy minister vowed to accelerate the shift to renewable energy from coal, breaking with a predecessor who opposed swift decarbonision...
Without a massive grid upgrade, the Coalition’s nuclear plan faces a high-voltage hurdle
The Conversation: Australia’s transmission network is one of the oldest and longest in the world. As coal stations close and more renewable energy...
UK ends onshore wind ban in move hailed by industry and campaigners
UK onshore wind freed from planning regulations that had put a stop to developments despite public support for projects.
Nuclear companies surge on clean energy demand bets to power AI
Nuclear power companies Constellation Energy and Vistra have become the top S&P 500 performers after Super Micro and Nvidia, as investors look beyond...
Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Power outages feared as Hurricane Beryl's 130kph winds approach Texan coast.
Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal
The deal is being opposed by a group of electric utilities that say the agreement could raise power bills for the general public.
