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Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Two Solar Projects From Infigen Energy

Submitted by aburr on Wed, 2014-03-12 12:48

Duke Energy Renewables acquired two 20-MW AC California solar projects from renewable energy developer Infigen Energy. The Pumpjack and Wildwood Solar Power Projects, located in Kern County near Bakersfield, represent Duke Energy Renewables' third and fourth utility-scale solar power projects in the state. The solar energy generated from the two projects will be sold through 20-year PPA with Southern California Edison.

SunEdison, Nationwide Mutual, Sol Systems and National Bank of Arizona Announce Financing for 13.4 MW Solar Electricity Portfolio

Submitted by aburr on Wed, 2014-03-12 12:47

SunEdison, along with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, National Bank of Arizona (NBAZ), and Sol Systems announced a $50 million fund to build a 13.4 MW solar portfolio for the State of California prison and hospital systems. Sol Systems advised Nationwide Mutual Insurance on the acquisition of the equity in the transaction. SunEdison secured long-term debt for the projects from the National Bank of Arizona (NBAZ).

GE Energy Consulting Signs Software License Agreement with New York Power Authority

Submitted by aburr on Wed, 2014-03-12 12:46

GE Energy Consulting and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have agreed to a one-year license arrangement allowing NYPA to use GE's Multi-Area Production Simulation (MAPS) software. NYPA is expanding its current modeling capabilities to perform high-fidelity nodal analysis. GE's MAPS software allows users to assess the value of a portfolio of generating units, identifies transmission constraints that impact the economic operation of the system and analyzes the complex interaction between the generation and transmission assets on the system.

World Arena Power Experts

Submitted by jcole on Mon, 2014-03-10 16:27

AIR QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FOR COAL POWER PLANTS

Key discussions will include the exploration of modified MATS, GHG, NSPS regulatory status and the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) as well as a further understanding of the Clean Water Act and regulations concerning solid waste and coal fly ash. Key topics:

World Arena Gas Power

Submitted by jcole on Mon, 2014-03-10 16:15

This conference addresses the potential of natural gas for power generation, and future gas pathways. It deals in part with the departure from coal to natural gas power and the implications for utilities at plant and production level. The conference will also address life cycle extensions and power plant operation & maintenance.

Key Speakers:

Electrifying The Future

Serving the world's growing electricity needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions is no fairy tale. This can be the new reality when we develop and enable power generation by a balanced mix of enewable energy sources.  
 
In our daily life we rely on electricity for many of our activities. We simply expect electricity to be available.

SPI Solar and KDC Solar Announce Joint Ownership of Mountain Creek Project

Submitted by aburr on Wed, 2014-03-05 14:12

SPI Solar (SPI) and KDC Solar agreed to jointly develop and own the Mountain Creek solar project in Vernon, New Jersey. The agreement, which also entails project administration requirements, enables both companies to move forward in completing the project, which calls for the design, development and build-out of multiple solar energy facilities at the Mountain Creek Resort. In addition, both companies have also agreed to execute a project administration agreement covering the performance of services for the Mountain Creek project by SPI.