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DP Energy Sells 325MW Solar Park to Medicine Hat

DP Energy Sells 325MW Solar Park to Medicine Hat

MONTREAL - DP Energy, an Irish renewable energy developer, has finalized the sale of the Saamis Solar Park—a 325 megawatt (MW) solar project—to the City of Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada. This transaction marks the development of North America's largest urban solar initiative.

Project Development and Approval

DP Energy secured development rights for the Saamis Solar Park in 2017 and obtained a development permit in 2021. In 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) granted approval for construction and operation, paving the way for the project's advancement.

Strategic Acquisition by Medicine Hat

The City of Medicine Hat's acquisition of the Saamis…

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Tariff Threats Boost Support for Canadian Energy Projects

Tariff Threats Boost Support for Canadian Energy Projects

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B.C. Streamlines Regulatory Process for Clean Energy Projects

B.C. Streamlines Regulatory Process for Clean Energy Projects

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B.C. Challenges Alberta's Electricity Export Restrictions

B.C. Challenges Alberta's Electricity Export Restrictions

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Ford Threatens to Cut U.S. Electricity Exports Amid Trade Tensions

Ford Threatens to Cut U.S. Electricity Exports Amid Trade Tensions

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Latest Electrical News - USA

Seattle Apartment Fire Caused by Overheated Power Strip

Seattle Apartment Fire Caused by Overheated Power Strip

SEATTLE - An early-morning fire in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood severely damaged a three-story apartment building, displacing one resident. The blaze, which broke out around 4:34 a.m. on a Friday, drew more than 70 firefighters to the scene and was later traced to an overheated power strip.

The Fire Incident

The Seattle Fire Department responded to the fire, which had started on the second floor of the building in the 1800 block of 12th Avenue. Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy smoke and flames coming from one unit. The fire quickly spread to a unit on the third floor,…

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The Collapse of Electric Airplane Startup Eviation

The Collapse of Electric Airplane Startup Eviation

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FPL Proposes Significant Rate Hikes Over Four Years

FPL Proposes Significant Rate Hikes Over Four Years

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California Halts Energy Rebate Program Amid Trump Freeze

California Halts Energy Rebate Program Amid Trump Freeze

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Power Outage Disrupts Travel at BWI Airport

Power Outage Disrupts Travel at BWI Airport

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Latest Electrical News - WORLD

U.S. Ends Support for Ukraine’s Energy Grid Restoration

U.S. Ends Support for Ukraine’s Energy Grid Restoration

KYIV - The U.S. government has recently decided to terminate its support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, a critical initiative managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This decision, reported by NBC News, comes at a time when Ukraine is grappling with significant challenges to its energy infrastructure due to ongoing Russian attacks. The termination of support was reportedly finalized before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's scheduled visit to Washington, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy and raising concerns about the broader implications for Ukraine's energy resilience and its negotiations with Russia.

The Critical Role of U.S. Support

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Berlin Geothermal Plant in El Salvador Set to Launch This Year

Berlin Geothermal Plant in El Salvador Set to Launch This Year

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Mike Sangster to Headline Invest in African Energy Forum

Mike Sangster to Headline Invest in African Energy Forum

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Power Outage Disrupts Morning Routine for Thousands in London

Power Outage Disrupts Morning Routine for Thousands in London

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IAEA Warns of Nuclear Risks from Russian Attacks on Ukraine Power Grids

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