Virtual power plants on the rise in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: Aggregation of distributed energy sources is experiencing an expansion in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Transformer fire at the Hoover Dam quickly extinguished
USA, Nevada, Boulder City: A fire from the transformer explosion at the Hoover Dam on the morning of 19 July was quickly extinguished and caused no injuries.
Major project of China’s west-to-east power transmission program starts operation
China: A major part of China’s west-to-east power transmission program kicked off operation on 1 July, a boost to the coordinated development among regions.
RFP issued for Mozambique hydropower project
Mozambique, Maputo: Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) has issued the request for proposals for a 1,500 MW hydropower project
New York solidifies $4.5 B hydropower plans
USA, New York: The Big Apple takes a big step with a $4.5 B transmission line that will deliver Canadian hydropower to New York City.
Power generation falls to 3,757 MW, six plants idle
Nigeria: The nation’s hydropower plants have seen their output levels tumble in the past few days, causing total power generation to drop below 4,000 MVA.
Central Maine Power to reopen negotiations on transmission line to Massachusetts
Central Maine Power is starting negotiations for its 233 km transmission line that would supply hydropower from Canada to Massachusetts.
EuroSibEnergo to invest $200M in Siberian HPPs
Russia: EuroSibEnergo, Russia’s largest privately-held power producer, announced a $200 million New Energy modernization program of its Siberian hydropower plants (HPPs) on the Angara and Yenisei rivers.