EDF and GE to Develop Most Flexible and Efficient Gas-Fired Power Plant in France

Electricite de France (EDF), one of the world’s largest utilities, and GE plan to jointly develop and install the world’s first FlexEfficiency* 50 Combined Cycle Power plant to be connected to a national grid. The move marks the latest development in a 40-year strategic relationship between EDF and GE. The FlexEfficiency* 50 plant being co-developed … Read more

Another Award for OpenHydro

Irish tidal energy technology company, OpenHydro, has been honoured at the 2011 Ireland France Business Awards for its outstanding company performance in 2011 and promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Ireland and France. OpenHydro was selected as The Best Irish Company in France owing to its major technological breakthrough in the area of tidal … Read more

111.4 Million European Households Will Have Smart Meters by 2015

According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart electricity meters in Europe will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17.9% between 2009 and 2015 to reach 111.4 million at the end of the period. Providing users with detailed information about their electricity consumption the … Read more