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NYPA Research Leads to Increased Power Line Transfer Capability
November 7, 2016 -- A study by the New York Power Authority has provided a basis for strengthening the state's power grid by enhancing the power flow capability of the existing Marcy South power circuits from Central New York to the Catskills. Engineer Ben Shperling recently presented the results of this research at the CIGRE (International Council on Large Electric Systems) Biennial Session ...
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New distribution partner in Italy
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for PinPointR in Italy. Consistent with our international growth strategy, our geographic reach will increase and provide access to new markets while acquiring new customers and developing new revenue streams. “After a successful first year representing PinPointR in France, MADE has proven to be an ...
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New Distribution Partner in France
ImpulseRadar announces the immediate appointment of MADE S.A., as our distribution partner for France. Consistent with our international growth strategy, this will increase our geographic reach and provide access to new markets while helping us to acquire new customers and develop new revenue streams. “We are delighted to be working with the team at MADE. Their expertise in the utility ...
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Leading glassmaker appoints Smith Brothers for grid connection
Part of the Saint-Gobain Group – a global designer and producer of construction materials and solutions – Saint-Gobain Glass is the principal supplier of coated glass worldwide, with its UK base in Eggborough, Goole. With the manufacturing facility currently supplied via a private-wire network, high voltage specialist Smith Brothers has been enlisted to connect it to the local ...
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Multi-National Energy Utility Company National Grid Selects Atos to Power Up Digital Services
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has signed a multi-year $150 million USD contract to deliver digital managed workplace services for National Grid’s core business, spanning the UK and northeastern United States. National Grid is a British multi-national electricity and gas utility company headquartered in the UK where it operates and owns the high voltage electricity ...
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Siemens Introduces DC transmission System for Medium Voltage to the Market
With MVDC PLUS (Medium Voltage Direct Current Power Link Universal System), Siemens is introducing a new direct-current transmission system to the market that will be serve as an efficient transmission route in medium-voltage AC grids from 30 to 150 kilovolts (kV). Siemens has developed the transmission system for grid operators who need to enlarge their infrastructure to handle the increasing ...
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Platts: April European Power Prices Fell On Record Renewables Output
LONDON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Record wind and solar output in Germany helped push down European day-ahead power prices in April, while day-ahead natural gas prices fell as U.K. storage concerns eased, according to monthly day-ahead prices just released by Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemicals and metals information. The Platts Continental Power (CONTI) Index* fell 18% ...
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National Grid publishes 09/10 CR review
Energy company National Grid has published its 2009/10 Corporate Responsibility Review, 'Shaping a Responsible Future', at http://ethicalperformance.com/reports/links/nati-pdf. The Review complements the company's online corporate responsibility report published in July. It provides an overview of CR strategy and highlights four areas of activity: climate change and energy; customer service, ...
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PPL and Elia Group to Develop Innovative Transmission Solutions for New England Offshore Wind
PPL Corporation, through its subsidiary PPL TransLink Inc., and Elia Group, through its subsidiary WindGrid, this week (Oct 24) announced an agreement to develop and propose innovative transmission solutions to reliably and efficiently integrate future offshore wind capacity to the onshore grid in the New England region. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to ...
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Kinangop Wind Farm in Kenya to be Powered by 38 GE Wind Turbines
One of the Largest Wind Power Generation Projects to be Built in Sub-Saharan Africa Iberdrola Engineering to Build the 61-Megawatt Wind Farm; Aeolus Kenya Developing Project Planned Energy Mix Will Give Kenya’s Population the Reliability of Supply and Contribute to the Social and Economic Development of Kenya GE to Provide 38 1.6-MW Wind Turbines and Operations and Maintenance for 10 ...
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Solar power plant Andasol 3 produces environment-friendly energy for the first time
The solar thermal power plant Andasol 3 in Andalusia, southern Spain, for the first time produced solar generated steam during a test phase in which the rows of parabolic mirrors were aligned with the sun. This test is another successful step on the way to completing and commissioning the solar power plant which will generate 50 megawatts. Andasol 3 is due to begin commercial operation in ...
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FirstEnergy`s West Virginia Operations Headquarters Earns Green Designation
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has earned recognition for its commitment to environmental stewardship through the design, construction and operation of its West Virginia Operations Headquarters in Fairmont. The company recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, placing the new facility in the I-79 Technology Park ...
By FirstEnergy
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California ISO Garners National Award For Innovative Solar Plant Test
The California ISO received a national regulatory award for its groundbreaking work in demonstrating that solar energy plants can offer power grid resiliency, opening new horizons for integrating large amounts of renewable resources into electric systems. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) recognized the ISO, along with its partners in the project, National ...
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California ISO Launches New Tools for More Refined Grid Outlook
In its ongoing effort to inform the public about changing conditions on the electrical grid, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) has begun posting new graphs for a fuller picture of projected supplies and shortfalls of energy up to seven days in advance. The ISO's Today's Outlook Demand webpage has been upgraded with the addition of "Resource adequacy capacity trend" and "7-day ...
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New Survey Finds More Countries Turning to Macro Grids to Enable Energy Transition
A global survey of Macro Grids conducted by Iowa State University and released recently shows countries around the world are scaling up their electric grids in order to tap low-cost domestic and foreign renewable resources, grow their economies, and strengthen security. Sponsored by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid as part of the Macro Grid Initiative, Macro Grids in the Mainstream: An ...
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$11 Million Now Available in New York for Solutions Addressing Grid Challenges
Governor Kathy Hochul this week (Aug 11) announced the availability of $11 million in funding through the fourth round of the Future Grid Challenge for projects that identify solutions to the technical challenges of integrating a changing energy resource mix into the electric grid. The announcement also included more than $5 million in project awards under the third round of the challenge. ...
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Flow Battery Pilot Showcases Economics of Storage in Wholesale Markets
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has become one of the nation's first wholesale power markets to connect a groundbreaking type of flow technology batteries to its grid, which could give rise to promising storage capability on large-scale electric systems.San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) has unveiled a vanadium redox battery storage pilot project in coordination with Sumitomo ...
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Biden Administration Invests $26 Million to Support a Modern, Reliable, and Resilient America
As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy this week (May 10) announced $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources can support a reliable and efficient U.S. power grid. Funded by the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the projects will deploy innovative clean energy ...
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