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Ireland launches a new €500million project to upgrade the electricity grid
EirGrid, the state-owned electric power transmission operator in Ireland, revealed a €500m power line project, called Grid Link Project, implying the development of a new power line linking Leinster and Munster in Ireland.
read more... 18/04/2012
Poland to amend the Renewable Energy Law
Coal-reliant Poland decided to amend a renewable energy law that was proposed in December and involved a retraction of the purchase guarantee for renewables, a move that intensified investors’ fears that the draft could hinder the development of new wind projects.
read more... 13/04/2012
Bulgaria approves the construction of seventh nuclear reactor
The Bulgarian government on April 11 approved plans to build its seventh nuclear reactor at the Kozloduy nuclear plant on the Danube River, after abandoning the Belene nuclear project.
read more... 12/04/2012
Pakistan hydro project to receive $850m from the World Bank
The Tarbela 4th Extension hydropower project in Pakistan will receive 850 million dollars from the World Bank. By completing the project, the generation capacity of Tarbela Power Station will achieve 4,888 MW. It is expected to be completed in four years and will generate 1,410 MW of electricity.
read more... 11/04/2012
EDF, Alstom winners of French offshore wind farm tender
A consortium led by state-owned utility EDF and Alstom has won three projects in the tender launched by the French government to install offshore wind turbines off the coast of France.
read more... 09/04/2012