Focus on Utilities
US approves major power transmission project in Nevada
The transmission line in Nevada will run hundreds of miles along the state's border with California and will provide power to five million...
NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?
New Zealand will need more generation capacity to decarbonise the economy. The question is, can New Zealand do it?
Yellen warns ending US clean energy tax credits would raise consumer costs
Treasury Secretary Yellen warns that reversing Biden's clean energy tax credits would raise costs, hurt U.S. jobs, and benefit China.
Energy firm Occurrent bidding to produce power from Canada’s Fundy tides files for bankruptcy
Another company, Occurrent, has filed for insolvency after failing to develop tidal power in the Bay of Fundy, raising concerns.
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.
Two resign from Ukrainian grid’s board to protest chief’s dismissal
Ukrenergo resignations are a protest against the 'politically motivated' termination of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, as conflict with Russia continues.
Quantum computers can accelerate the transition to net zero power grids
Quantum computing could revolutionize grid optimization, helping plan and operate net-zero power grids, crucial for the UK's energy transition.
US bankruptcy court approves stalking horse bid for SunPower assets
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved on Thursday a $45 million bid for the assets of failed residential solar company SunPower by rival...
Ethiopia says mega-dam doubles electricity output
Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam after two more turbines started operations
US grid operator PJM issues maximum generation alert ahead of hot weather
Hot weather across America set to cause maximum generation across largest power grid operator
