Electricity News in September 2018

Germany launches second wind-solar tender

Germany's Joint Onshore Wind and Solar Tender invites 200 MW bids in an EEG auction,…
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Germany’s renewable energy dreams derailed by cheap Russian gas, electricity grid expansion woes

Germany Energy Transition faces offshore wind expansion, grid bottlenecks, and North-South transmission delays, while Nord…
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Is nuclear power really in decline?

Nuclear Energy Growth accelerates as nations pursue decarbonization, complement renewables, displace coal, and ensure grid…
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New energy projects seek to lower electricity costs in Southeast Alaska

Southeast Alaska Energy Projects advance hydroelectric, biomass, and heat pumps, displacing diesel via grants. Inside…
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Website Providing Electricity Purchase Options Offered Fewer Choices For Spanish-speakers

Texas PUC Spanish Power to Choose mandates bilingual parity in deregulated electricity markets, ensuring equal…
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Ameren, Safe Electricity urge safety near downed lines

Downed Power Line Vehicle Safety: Follow stay-in-the-car protocol, call 911, avoid live wires and utility…
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France’s first offshore wind turbine produces electricity

Floatgen Floating Offshore Wind Turbine exports first kWh to France's grid from SEM-REV off Le…
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Solar + Wind = 10% of US Electricity Generation in 1st Half of 2018

US Electricity Generation H1 2018 saw wind and solar gains but hydro declines, as natural…
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Power outage update: 252,596 remain without electricity Wednesday

North Carolina Power Outages continue after Hurricane Florence, with Wilmington and Eastern Carolina facing flooding,…
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Nearly 600 Hong Kong families still without electricity after power supply cut by Typhoon Mangkhut

Hong Kong Typhoon Mangkhut Power Outages strain households with blackouts, electricity disruption, and humid heat,…
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Investor: Hydro One has too many unknowns to be a good investment

Hydro One investment risk reflects Ontario government influence, board shakeup, Avista acquisition uncertainty, regulatory hearings,…
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External investigators looking into alleged assaults by Manitoba Hydro workers

Manitoba Hydro Allegations Investigation reveals RCMP and OPP probes into 1960s abuses in northern Manitoba,…
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Two new BC generating stations officially commissioned

BC Hydro Site C and Clean Energy Policy shapes B.C.'s power mix, affecting run-of-river hydro,…
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B.C. Hydro misled regulator: report

BC Hydro SAP Oversight Report assesses B.C. Utilities Commission findings on misleading testimony, governance failures,…
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Reliability of power winter supply puts Newfoundland 'at mercy of weather': report

Labrador Island Link Reliability faces scrutiny as Nalcor Energy and General Electric address software issues;…
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