2024 has been a rollercoaster for the power sector, with natural disasters, innovations, mergers and acquisitions, notable elections and a rapidly changing regulatory and geopolitical landscape shaking the industry.
Here are the most-read news and features on Power Technology this year.
Most-read news on Power Technology
China reinstates coal tariffs threatening Russian exporters
China has reinstated import levies on coal in a move that could threaten Russian exporters dependant on Chinese demand.
Rosatom signs agreement for floating nuclear power plant
Russian state-owned nuclear company Rosatom and the Government of Primorsky Krai have signed an agreement for a feasibility study and location options for floating nuclear power units off the state’s coast.
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By GlobalDataSiemens Energy plans to sell Indian wind business at $1bn valuation
Siemens Energy AG has initiated the sale of its Indian wind turbine business, a subsidiary of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, as part of a strategic move to address losses and aim for profitability.
22 dead after lithium battery factory explosion in South Korea
A destructive explosion at a lithium battery factory in South Korea caused a fire that killed at least 22 people. The fire began after battery cells exploded inside a warehouse that held around 35,000 units.
DP Energy gains approval for 325MW solar project in Alberta, Canada
Ireland-based renewable energy developer DP Energy has secured approval for its 325MW Saamis solar project in Alberta, Canada. The project, which received approval after a public hearing in April 2024, aligns with Alberta’s renewable energy goals.
First nuclear plant recommissioned in US history as part of $2.8bn funding
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced more than $2.8bn in funding to support clean power in the Midwest.
Most-read features on Power Technology
Exclusive: sodium batteries to disrupt energy storage market
With costs fast declining, sodium-ion batteries look set to dominate the future of long-duration energy storage, finds AI-based analysis that predicts technological breakthroughs based on global patent data.
The future of nuclear: France’s nuclear dreams or nightmares?
The Macron Government has laid out ambitious plans for its capricious nuclear sector, but such optimism should not blind us to potential challenges.
Solving wind’s dirty secret: innovating wind turbine blade disposal
With 800,000 tons of turbine blades disposed of in landfill annually, the wind industry has an environmental problem to solve.
From scandals to monopoly: how Adani maintains dominance in India’s energy market
After facing a year of allegations and investigations, the Adani Group has risen above all scandals. We examine how the company maintains its dominance in India’s energy market, particularly in renewables.
US election: what a Trump vs Harris victory means for the power sector
Harris and Trump’s conflicting approaches to renewable energy, fossil fuel production and climate regulations will influence the pace of the energy transition.
Can US hydrogen survive Trump’s win? Red states may hold the key
Donald Trump’s return threatens to undo the progress that the US hydrogen market has seen under Joe Biden’s clean energy initiatives, but key Republican-led states – major hydrogen hubs – may keep the industry afloat.
