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Closing the Loop

Submitted by mburr on Sat, 2013-12-21 12:29
Increasingly complex and fast-changing power markets call for state-of-the-art automation systems. Fortnightly’s PowerProfit talks with Invensys v.p. Peter Martin.
Increasingly complex and fast-changing power markets call for state-of-the-art automation systems. Fortnightly’s PowerProfit talks with Invensys v.p. Peter Martin.

Natural Gas Power Generation

Submitted by jcole on Thu, 2013-12-19 12:30

The Natural Gas Power Generation Conference & Exhibition is the premier meeting place for US utilities and IPPs with plans to construct new or expand/maintain their existing gas-fired generation assets.

The event is specifically focused on natural gas as a solution for the future of US power generation.

Microgrid Milestones

Submitted by mburr on Thu, 2013-12-19 12:09
One of the most interesting trends of 2013 was the rise of microgrids. While the hype overshadows the reality of actual projects, several key developments have set the stage for growth.
One of the most interesting trends of 2013 was the rise of microgrids. While the hype overshadows the reality of actual projects, several key developments have set the stage for growth.

UNS Energy Agrees to Be Acquired by Fortis Utility Group

Submitted by aburr on Tue, 2013-12-17 13:29

UNS Energy approved a definitive merger agreement with Fortis, Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric distribution utility, that calls for Fortis to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of UNS Energy for $60.25 per share in cash. The $4.3 billion transaction, which includes the assumption of approximately $1.8 billion in debt, would provide additional capital and new resources for UNS Energy’s subsidiaries, including Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and UniSource Energy Services (UES).

Xcel Energy Starts Work on New Substation in Wisconsin

Submitted by aburr on Tue, 2013-12-17 13:27

Xcel Energy began work on a new substation in the town of Brunswick, Wisconsin. The substation will tie into an existing transmission line. Xcel Energy received all state regulatory approvals in early November, and construction work began in late November. The substation is scheduled to be in service by April 2014 and is estimated to cost $4 million.

ETT Energizes Last of Seven CREZ Transmission Lines in West Texas

Submitted by aburr on Tue, 2013-12-17 13:26

Electric Transmission Texas (ETT) energized the last of seven 345-kV transmission line projects associated with the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) initiative in west Texas. The Edith Clarke to Cottonwood transmission line was energized to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid on Dec. 4.

RES Canada to Build Two 10- MW Solar Plants in Ontario

Submitted by aburr on Tue, 2013-12-17 13:25

Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES Canada) will construct two 10-MW solar PV facilities for Canadian Solar Solutions (Canadian Solar). The Mighty Solar and Taylor Kidd projects qualify for the province's FIT (feed-in-tariff) program and are scheduled for completion in 2014. The electricity from Mighty Solar and Taylor Kidd will be sold under the 20-year feed-in-tariff contract with the Ontario Power Authority.

KEMA-Powertest Adds New Test Cell to High Voltage Lab

Submitted by aburr on Tue, 2013-12-17 13:24

KEMA-Powertest added a new test cell, number 9, at its High Voltage & High Power Test laboratory in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Once completed, the new high power test cell will be the largest test cell in size & volume (34 ' x30 ' x26 ' H) and will provide a safer environment to test and certify the latest Power Utility equipment coming into the marketplace.