Electricity News in October 2017

Peer-to-peer energy breakthrough could allow solar and wind energy sources to be shared

Microgrid solar outage algorithms optimize renewable energy during blackouts using grid-forming inverters, islanding control, demand…
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Yet another Irish electricity provider is increasing its prices

Electric Ireland Electricity Price Increase stems from rising wholesale costs as energy suppliers adjust tariffs.…
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Trump Is Seen Replacing Obama’s Power Plant Overhaul With a Tune-Up

Clean Power Plan Rollback signals EPA's shift to inside-the-fence efficiency at coal plants, emphasizing heat-rate…
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EU Smart Meters Spur Growth in the Customer Analytics Market

EU Smart Meter Analytics integrates AMI data with grid edge platforms, enabling back-office efficiency, revenue…
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Revenue from Energy Storage for Microgrids to Total More Than $22 Billion in the Next Decade

Energy Storage for Microgrids enables renewables integration via ESS, boosting resilience and reliability while supporting…
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Energy groups warn Trump and Perry are rushing major change to electricity pricing

DOE Grid Resilience Pricing Rule faces FERC review as energy groups challenge an expedited timeline…
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35 arrested in India for stealing electricity

BEST vigilance raid on Wadala electricity theft uncovered a Mumbai power theft racket in Antop…
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India Electricity Prices are Spiking

India spot electricity prices surged on Q3 demand, lifting power tariffs in the spot market…
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Elon Musk could help rebuild Puerto Rico with solar-powered electricity grid

Puerto Rico Tesla Solar Power enables resilient microgrids using batteries, renewable energy, and energy storage…
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Opp Leader calls for electricity market overhaul to favor consumers over generators

Labor National Electricity Market Reform aims to rebalance NEM rules, support a fair-dinkum clean energy…
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Hydro-Quebec shocks cottage owner with $5,300 in retroactive charges

Hydro-Quebec back-billing arises from analogue meter errors and estimated consumption, leading to arrears for electricity…
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Report: Canada's renewable energy growth projections scaled back after Ontario scraps clean energy program

Canada Renewable Energy Outlook highlights IEA forecasts of slower capacity growth as Ontario cancels LRP…
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BC Hydro says three LNG companies continue to demand electricity, justifying Site C

BC Hydro LNG Load Forecast signals rising electricity demand from LNG Canada, Woodfibre, and Tilbury,…
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