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America
U.S. Power Consumption to Hit Record Highs in 2026 and 2027, EIA Forecasts
The United States is on course to set consecutive records in electricity consumption through 2026 and 2027, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and the broader electrification of homes, businesses, and transportation, according to the...
Asia
HD Hyundai Commits Over $800M to Power Engine and SMR Manufacturing Facilities
South Korean shipbuilding major HD Hyundai has announced investments totalling more than US$800 million directed at two distinct manufacturing initiatives โ an expanded onshore production facility for high-power generation engines and a dedicated small modular reactor (SMR) manufacturing plant.
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Europe
EU Commission Approves Germanyโs โฌ35 Billion Electricity Capacity Mechanism
The European Commission has officially approved a German electricity capacity mechanism valued at up to โฌ35.2 billion, a scheme designed to safeguard the national power supply during the countryโs transition to a decarbonized energy system. This approval follows the...
Companies
Google and Fortum Sign Nuclear Power Deal for Finland’s Loviisa Plant
Tech giant Google has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Finnish energy company Fortum, securing up to 50% of the Loviisa nuclear power plant's capacity and providing critical financial certainty for the plant's life extension and power...
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Component validation during operation – Siemens Energy tests new gas turbine technologies at German Chemical Park
Siemens Energy has installed and commissioned an SGT-800 Industrial Demonstrator Turbine at a gas-fired power plant at the Marl Chemical Park in Germany. The demonstrator gas turbine allows Siemens Energy to validate new gas turbine technologies and components under...
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WeWork India to develop 10 MWp solar power plant in Karnataka, accelerating its goal to transition to 100% renewable electricity
WeWork India Management Limited, the industry leader in the flexible workspace sector, today announced plans to develop a 10 MWp (DC) ground-mounted solar power plant in Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in its goal to transition towards 100% renewable...
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KIER Sets World Record in Perovskite/CIGS Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency at 26.7%
The Photovoltaic Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has achieved a certified world-record efficiency of 26.7% for perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells, marking a new chapter in next-generation thin-film photovoltaics. The result was officially certified by...
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