International
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Nuclear
Zimbabwe Joins Other African Nations in Pursuit of Nuclear Power
Officials in Zimbabwe recently said the country will work with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and likely with investment from Russia, to develop a nuclear power program in the country. Zimbabwe
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Gas
Reciprocating Engine Technology Supports Grid Flexibility and Renewables Integration
Modern reciprocating engines are enabling reliable power generation while balancing renewable energy growth. Their rapid-response capabilities and multi-fuel flexibility are crucial to grid stability
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Trends
POWER Digest (March 2025)
Major Solar-Plus-Storage Project Announced in Middle East. A solar-plus-storage project that could provide gigawatts of generation capacity was unveiled in January during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)
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T&D
Increasing Voltage Complaints Demand Whole-System Solutions
The rise in customer voltage complaints is one of the hot topics in play within the industry forum we recently hosted, “Voltage Matters.” The forum brings together members from across the electricity industry to share their concerns and experiences on all things voltage-related. More than 60 forum members were presented with figures from a UK […]
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Nuclear
Siemens Energy Will Supply Turbines for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors
Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce SMR have entered into a partnership agreement that is expected to lead to the exclusive supply of conventional technology for future small modular reactors (SMRs). Under this agreement, Siemens Energy is to be the sole supplier of steam turbines, generators, and other auxiliary systems for the British manufacturer’s planned Generation III+ […]
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Technology
AI and NLP: Driving the Next Generation of Energy Management Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) promise to transform the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, optimising power systems, and improving consumer engagement. AI can enable grid operators to predict demand, optimise renewable integration, and enhance grid stability. Meanwhile, NLP helps extract insights from policy documents, technical reports, and consumer feedback, making energy systems […]
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Sustainability
Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Haven’t Heard Of
Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for hot baths at Aquae Sulis (modern-day Bath, England). Since then, many other people and cultures have found ways to use the Earth’s underground heat to […]
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Nuclear
Russia Planning to Build More Nuclear Reactors in Iran
Russian state-run nuclear energy giant Rosatom is in talks to build another nuclear power plant in Iran, as the two countries work on strategic plans to overcome Western sanctions and strengthen their influence in the region.
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Solar
Space-Based Solar Power: The Future of 24/7 Clean Energy Generation
Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth’s orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this space-based solar array never faces nighttime, clouds, or atmospheric interference. Instead, they bathe in constant, intense sunlight, converting this endless stream of energy into electricity with remarkable efficiency. But the true innovation lies in how […]
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Hydrogen
Plug Power Plans Major Hydrogen Production Plants in India
A U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel cells wants to build what the company’s president called “multi-gigawatt” electrolyzer projects in India. Sanjay Shrestha, president of New York-based Plug Power, in an interview with ETEnergy World said, “We will be excited to be doing multi-gigawatt electrolyzer projects in India before the end of 2030 depending on […]
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