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EU approves Greek support for flexible power capacity
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for a support scheme for flexible power capacity in Greece.
read more... 31/07/2018
Germany buys 20% in transmission system operator to prevent Chinese investment
Germany’s state investment bank, KfW, is purchasing a 20% stake in one of the country largest transmission system operators in order to block a Chinese company from acquiring the company. The reasons given are national security concerns, Bloomberg reports.
read more... 30/07/2018
Total strengthens electricity generation with two French gas plants
French multinational integrated oil and gas company Total has signed an agreement with KKR-Energas to acquire two gas-fired combined cycle power plants in the northern and eastern regions of France.
read more... 27/07/2018
China set to fully control Portugal’s power grid amid Europe’s inertia
China is set to make further inroads into European infrastructure, as a state-owned company attempts to gain full control of Portugal’s power grid.
read more... 18/07/2018
Electric vehicles could lift UK peak power demand by 5-8 gigawatts by 2030: National Grid
The growing use of electric vehicles could increase peak electricity demand in Britain by between 5 and 8 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, National Grid said on Thursday.
read more... 12/07/2018