hydroelectric generating News
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Hydroelectric turbines of the future
As a partner of the main plant operators and manufacturers in the world, PXL SEALS has chosen to organise a work group dedicated to sealing and guiding systems within PSPC Innov’Hydro (Structuring Project connected to the Competitiveness Hub). This project specifically brings together GE Renewable (former Alstom Hydro), EDF and other competent players in the hydroelectric sector. Discover ...
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Hydro beats nuclear and coal, beats oil and gas
Researchers in Italy and the UK have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of hydro, coal, oil, gas and nuclear power. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but of these conventional electricity generation technologies, hydroelectric power appears to be the most sustainable and acceptable environmentally and economically. Nuclear and coal run a close second place but oil or ...
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New York Power Authority Receives Funding to Develop Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), North Carolina State University and ABB Group recently received $2.67 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an intelligent, grid-friendly, modular extreme fast charging system for electric vehicles (EV). The three-year project aims to prototype and test a charging station that significantly speeds up charge time, reduces system ...
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Digital Simulation of the New York Power System to Test Advanced Grid Technologies
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), the largest state public power organization in the nation, will test, model and develop innovative solutions for energy systems at its world-class research and development facility - the Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) - at its White Plains headquarters. With expertise and support from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the ...
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Swiss minister proposes post-2012 carbon tax
Swiss environment minister Moritz Leuenberger has proposed an extension of national carbon taxes to achieve an annual 1.5 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2012. Switerland could also consider becoming climate neutral by paying to offset remaining emissions, he said. In a statement last week Mr Leuenberger said he would push for a tax of SFr210 (€129) - the maximum allowed ...
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NYPA Reaches Major Milestone in Deploying Sensors to Improve Situational Awareness
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is reaching design completion of its statewide sensor deployment program, allowing site installations to commence. The multi-phase program is installing hundreds of sensors on generation, substation and switchyard assets across the state to closely monitor the health and performance of NYPA's statewide power generation and transmission network. The program will ...
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ALLCOT registers the first LatAm TIGRs project with APX
ALLCOT has registered the first TIGRs project from Latin America certified by APX, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions to the environmental and energy markets. The project is a hydro plant situated on the Guatemalan highlands of San Marcos. Tradable Instruments for Global Renewables or TIGRs℠ are a new product for the voluntary renewable energy markets launched by APX last year, ...
By ALLCOT
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Data Show Clean Power Increasing, Fossil Fuel Decreasing in California
Data from the California Energy Commission (CEC) highlight California's continued progress toward building a more resilient grid, achieving 100 percent clean electricity and meeting the state's carbon neutrality goals. Analysis of the state's Total System Electric Generation report shows how California's power mix has changed over the last decade. Since 2012: Solar generation increased nearly ...
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ANDRITZ to supply electromechanical equipment for the Srinagarind hydropower station, Thailand
ANDRITZ HYDRO, a part of international technology Group ANDRITZ, has received an order from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to supply electromechanical equipment for the Srinagarind hydropower plant, Thailand. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin mid-2019. This rehabilitation order includes the supply of three vertical Francis runners, including model test, ...
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Global Renewable Energy Market - 2012
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Renewable Energy Market - 2012 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0960354/Global-Renewable-Energy-Market---2012.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Renewable_energy Synopsis The changing environmental scenario and depleting conventional energy resources has impelled the world ...
By ReportLinker
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Green Mountain Power files to build wind in lowell
Green Mountain Power, owner of the only operating wind generation farm in Vermont, filed today with state regulators for permission to build a second wind generating plant, up to 63 megawatts, in Lowell, Vermont. The $150 million investment in the Northeast Kingdom will provide jobs and significant economic benefits, in addition to increasing the state"s renewable energy generation. This is the ...
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Voith hydro selects Eaton cylinders to help increase operating efficiency of rock creek powerhouse
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it was selected by Voith Hydro of York, Pa., to provide servomotor cylinders for the Rock Creek Powerhouse located in Plumas County, Calif., and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The Eaton cylinders, used on pressure regulating valves and wicket gates, will help increase operating efficiency of the ...
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Thermal Power Generation in China Industry Research Report – Now Available from IBISWorld
Power shortages, industry deregulation and the implementation of a market mechanism have stimulated growth in China's power sector in recent years. These deregulation measures, combined with increases in the number of thermal power generation plants, contributed to strong growth in revenue for the Thermal Power Generation industry in China, says IBISWorld. Over the past five years, industry ...
By IBISWorld
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Enlists Eaton to Lead Electrical Modernization at Philpott Dam Hydropower Facility in Virginia
Power management company Eaton today announced a $5.4 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, to lead a life extension and electrical modernization project at Philpott Dam in Bassett, Virginia. The agreement includes the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning of electrical powerhouse distribution and control systems, as well as ...
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Calgon Carbon Announces First Quarter Results
Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The company reported net income of $8.5 million for the first quarter of 2011, as compared to net income of $9.5 million for the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter of 2010 was retrospectively adjusted to increase the gain on acquisitions to $2.7 ...
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OPIC Board Approves $310 Million for Geothermal Project in Kenya
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved up to $310 million in financing for a project that will double the generating capacity of a geothermal power plant in Kenya, adding new electricity to the country’s grid through the use of ...
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Global Renewable Energy Report
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Renewable Energy Report http://www.reportlinker.com/p01094731/Global-Renewable-Energy-Report.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Renewable_energy This global renewables market research report provides a full overview of all of the renewable energies, and ...
By ReportLinker
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US solar employment forecast to hike 8%; Oil group Galp to build 10 GW of renewables
US solar jobs multiply as installations soar US solar employment is forecast to rise by 7.8% this year to 269,500 jobs due to a surge in new installations, the Solar Foundation said in its latest National Solar Jobs Census. Around 18 GW of solar power is expected online in 2020, including 12.6 GW of utility-scale PV, according to the latest quarterly market report by Wood Mackenzie Power and ...
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NextEra Energy Resources agrees to sell hydro generating assets to a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, L.P.
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the competitive energy subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to sell all of its equity interests in White Pine Hydro Investments, LLC, which indirectly owns 351 megawatts (MW) of hydro generation related assets in Maine and New Hampshire through FPL Energy Maine Hydro, LLC (Maine ...
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Abengoa wins its third project in Costa Rica
The company is the winner of the “Company” category in the second edition of ONCE’s “Premios Solidarios” in Andalusia. Abengoa employs more than 100 people with disabilities in Spain. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been ...
By Abengoa
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