Renewables
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North Carolina offshore turbines "at least 5 years away"
February 22,2012 --
Experts from the North Carolina Offshore Wind Coalition have said that wind turbines very likely will not be constructed off the North Carolina coast for at least five more years.
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Coal-fired power plant completes total conversion to renewable biofuel energy
February 22,2012 --
The Mt. Poso cogeneration plant located in California has completely converted to run 100 percent biomass fuel instead of coal.
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Siemens to deliver steam turbine generator for a waste-to-energy plant
February 22,2012 --
Siemens Energy has received an order for a steam turbine generator to be used in a waste-to-energy plant equipped with combined power and heat generation in Plymouth, England.
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BP Wind Energy marks 1000th wind turbine spinning in the US
February 22,2012 --
BP Wind Energy celebrates two important milestones that highlight the company’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects in the U.S. and its commitment to being one of the nation’s top energy investors and suppliers.
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Frost & Sullivan: 36 percent of electricity in Germany to be generated from renewables by 2020
February 22,2012 --
Frost & Sullivan's Energy group forecasts the energy market in Germany will see dramatic changes during the next few years, with renewable energy accounting for 36 percent of electricity generated by 2020.
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Benson, Arizona: Small city with big solar energy dreams
February 20,2012 --
President Obama’s “In Sourcing Initiative” has met with local responses in the City of Benson, Arizona.
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Smart Grid & Metering
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Global Smart Grid M&A reached $10.6 billion in 2011
February 20,2012 --
Memoori publishes a report on M&A and investment in the global Smart Grid business.
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ABB releases the GridShield recloser
February 20,2012 --
ABB expands the GridShield recloser portfolio with the launch of the 38kV rating.
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Cisco loses smart grid chief
February 15,2012 --
Cisco, one of the growing competitors in the smart grid field, has suffered a major loss at the top of its chain of command.
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Texas Coop taps ARCOS to automate crew callout to help speed up restorations
February 15,2012 --
: Sam Houston Electric Cooperative to implement internet-based software hosted by ARCOS to free dispatchers from combing through electronic spreadsheets and files for the names of linemen who are available to restore power.
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A123 to supply energy storage solutions for the U.K.'s largest smart grid project
February 10,2012 --
A123 Systems to supply six battery energy storage solutions to Northern Powergrid for the U.K.'s largest smart grid project.
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PG&E receives approval for smart meter opt-out plan
February 7,2012 --
California utility company Pacific Gas & Electric has received approval for its latest proposal for an opt-out plan from its smart grid implementation program.
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Transmission & Distribution
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ABB: Breakthrough order for DC technology
February 22,2012 --
ABB wins order to install the first ever DC-based electric solution for a vessel. The Onboard DC Grid will allow vessels to cut fuel consumption and emissions by up to 20 percent.
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Businesses more satisfied with electric service
February 17,2012 --
The latest annual survey from J.D. Power and Associates.......
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Alstom signs power transmission contracts valued at EUR10 million in Colombia
February 16,2012 --
Alstom reinforces its positioning in the Latin American market with the signature of two contracts worth around €10 million for the delivery of two turnkey substations in Colombia.
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ABB wins order for world's highest voltage three-core AC subsea cable
February 14,2012 --
ABB has won an order worth around $30 million to supply a high-voltage submarine and underground power cable system for the Little Belt strait in Denmark.
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Anderson Power Products introduces SPEC Pak high power connector
February 13,2012 --
Anderson Power Products® introduces the SPEC Pak™ High Power Connector, APP’s latest addition to the SPEC Pak™ Connector series of sealed power for environmental conditions.
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Mitsubishi acquires offshore transmission cable operation business in Germany
February 10,2012 --
Mitsubishi Corporation has reached an agreement with TenneT Holding B.V. to purchase a 49 percent equity stake in two German offshore transmission cable projects, BorWin1 and BorWin2.
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Power
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Plunging natural gas pushing down coal demand
February 22,2012 --
The growing prominence of natural gas generation is spurring a collapse in coal-fired generation and the coal market more generally.
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North Carolina offshore turbines "at least 5 years away"
February 22,2012 --
Experts from the North Carolina Offshore Wind Coalition have said that wind turbines very likely will not be constructed off the North Carolina coast for at least five more years.
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Coal-fired power plant completes total conversion to renewable biofuel energy
February 22,2012 --
The Mt. Poso cogeneration plant located in California has completely converted to run 100 percent biomass fuel instead of coal.
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Siemens to deliver steam turbine generator for a waste-to-energy plant
February 22,2012 --
Siemens Energy has received an order for a steam turbine generator to be used in a waste-to-energy plant equipped with combined power and heat generation in Plymouth, England.
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Global nuclear groups to collaborate on bridging nuclear safety, security
February 22,2012 --
The World Association of Nuclear Operators and the World Institute for Nuclear Security are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to examine the interface between nuclear safety and nuclear security.
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BP Wind Energy marks 1000th wind turbine spinning in the US
February 22,2012 --
BP Wind Energy celebrates two important milestones that highlight the company’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects in the U.S. and its commitment to being one of the nation’s top energy investors and suppliers.
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