Grid modernisation
GE Renewable Energy to lead Brazil’s Itaipu hydropower plant upgrade
A consortium led by GE Hydro Solutions has signed a contract to upgrade the 14GW Itaipu hydropower plant in Brazil.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill promises big change for US energy sector
A group of senators has released a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework designed to make transformational investments in energy, transport, clean water and broadband infrastructure.
ABB and SMC partner on 80MW energy storage project in Philippines
SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. has partnered with ABB to install battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities as part of its nationwide BESS Project.
Industry getting to grips with flexibility challenge
While the challenges of ensuring adequate flexibility in an ever more complex electricity grid are increasing, frameworks are evolving and stakeholders are responding positively to this, believes industry analyst Guidehouse Insights.
Chilean utility-scale PV plant licensed to deliver ancillary services
Chile's Independent System Operator has announced that its 141MW Luz del Norte PV power plant is the world's first known utility-scale solar facility licensed to deliver ancillary grid services commercially.
Edison selects GE for gas turbine boost at Italy power plant
Edison has selected GE to supply its AGP technology for the next phase of modernisation at the company's Torviscosa 780 MW power plant, located in Torviscosa, Friuli region, Italy.
