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Illinois Senate votes for new smart grid bill
- 2011-10-26 06:23:36
- David Flin
The Senate of the US state of Illinois has approved a bill that adds utility concessions onto legislation. These concessions are supported by the utility Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), but are opposed by Pat Quinn, the Governor of Illinois.
California's cap and trade regulations decided
- 2011-10-25 10:53:36
- Junior Isles
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has decided on its final regulations for its cap-and-trade system, the second largest in the world, despite continuing concerns over allowance allocations, buyer liability for offsets and the size of the overall market.
Soitec releases 5th generation CPV system
- 2011-10-20 16:12:17
- Junior Isles
French semiconductor manufacturer Soitec has launched its fifth generation concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system, designed for large-scale power plants. The new product configuration is claimed to deliver higher efficiency and a lower cost of electricity, according to the firm.
EDF opposes Constellation sale to Exelon
- 2011-10-14 06:22:47
- David Flin
In the USA, EDF said in a pre-hearing testimony with the Public Service Commission that the proposed $7.9 billion sale of Baltimore’s Constellation Energy Group to Exelon of Chicago has “serious and negative ramifications.”
Indian coal power generation faces disruption
- 2011-10-12 15:47:36
- Junior Isles
India's largest power producer National Thermal power Company (NTPC) has said a severe coal shortage is hurting the performance of several of its power plants, including Dadri and Vindhyachal, resulting in a drop in electricity generation.
Alstom to change emphasis
- 2011-10-12 05:56:55
- David Flin
Alstom’s Chairman and CEO Patrick Kron has announced that Alstom has decided to place more emphasis on BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries and emerging markets, including East Asia, because of the higher growth they offer when compared with conventional markets such as the USA and Europe.
Nigeria considers energy reforms to boost investment
- 2011-10-07 17:39:24
- Junior Isles
Dr. Sam Amadi, Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has expressed his regrets that despite considerable efforts to increase generation, the country has only been able to achieve a capacity of 4000 MW, when it actually needs over 20 000 MW.
UK renewables approach all time high of 10 per cent
- 2011-09-30 00:40:39
- Junior Isles
Renewable electricity contributed an all time high of 9.6 per cent of the UK's power generation mix in the second quarter of this year, statistics released by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change have revealed.
Kepco needs $1.7 billion loan
- 2011-09-28 05:46:14
- David Flin
Kansai Electric Power Co (Kepco) has said that it plans to borrow $1.7 billion to pay the higher costs of thermal power generation, which has increased with the lack of availability of its nuclear plants pending Japan’s safety review.
China proposes stronger emissions standards for thermal power
- 2011-09-23 17:28:49
- Junior Isles
China is to strengthen its emission standards for thermal power plants, a main source of pollution, as it strives to combat worsening environmental degradation.
