Electricity News in December 2019
Enel Starts Operations of 450 MW Wind Farm in U.S
High Lonesome Wind Farm powers Texas with 500 MW of renewable energy, backed by a…
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China boosts wind energy, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power
China Renewable Energy Law drives growth in wind power, solar thermal, and photovoltaic capacity, supporting…
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KHNP is being considered for Bulgarian Nuclear Power Plant Project
KHNP Shortlisted for Belene Nuclear Power Plant, named by the Bulgarian Energy Ministry alongside Rosatom…
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Magnitude 5 quake strikes near Iran nuclear plant
Iran Bushehr Earthquake rattles southern province near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, USGS reports M5.1…
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Spent fuel removal at Fukushima nuclear plant delayed up to 5 years
Fukushima Daiichi decommissioning delay highlights TEPCO's revised timeline, spent fuel removal at Units 1 and…
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To Limit Climate Change, Scientists Try To Improve Solar And Wind Power
Wisconsin Solar and Wind Energy advances as rooftop solar, utility-scale farms, and NREL perovskite solar…
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New York State to investigate sites for offshore wind projects
NYSERDA Offshore Wind Data initiative funds geophysical and geotechnical surveys, seabed and soil studies on…
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Imported coal volumes up 17% during Apr-Oct as domestic supplies shrink
India Thermal Power Coal Imports surged 17.6% as CEA-monitored plants offset weaker CIL and SCCL…
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First Nuclear Reactors Built in 30 Years Take Shape at Georgia Power Plant
Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors under construction in Waynesboro, Georgia,…
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Physicists Just Achieved Conduction of Electricity at Close to The Speed of Light
Attosecond Electron Transport uses ultrafast lasers and single-cycle light pulses to drive tunneling in bowtie…
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Sycamore Energy taking Manitoba Hydro to court, alleging it 'badly mismanaged' Solar Energy Program
Sycamore Energy Manitoba Hydro Lawsuit centers on alleged mismanagement of the solar rebate incentive program,…
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Hydro One and Alectra announce major investments to strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve local reliability in the Hamilton area
Hydro One and Alectra Hamilton Grid Upgrades will modernize electricity infrastructure with new transformers, protection…
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Are we ready for electric tractors?
Electric tractors are surging, with battery-powered models, grid-tethered JD GridCON, and solar-charged designs delivering autonomous…
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Fish boom prompts energy conglomerate to spend $14.5M to bury subsea cables
Maritime Link Cable Burial safeguards 200-kV subsea cables in the Cabot Strait as Emera and…
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Ontario's electricity operator kept quiet about phantom demand that cost customers millions
IESO Fictitious Demand Error inflated HOEP in the Ontario electricity market, after embedded generation was…
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China aims to reduce coal power production
China Coal-Fired Power Consolidation targets capacity cuts through mergers, SASAC-led restructuring, debt reduction, asset optimization,…
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'Net Zero' Emissions Targets Not Possible Without Multiple New Nuclear Power Stations, Say Industry Leaders
UK Nuclear Power Expansion is vital for low-carbon baseload, energy security, and Net Zero, complementing…
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UN: Renewable Energy Ambition in NDCs must Double by 2030
NDC Renewable Energy Ambition drives COP25 calls to align with the Paris Agreement, as IRENA…
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Wyoming wind boost for US utility
Black Hills Energy Corriedale Wind Farm Expansion earns regulatory approval in Wyoming, boosting capacity to…
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Berlin urged to remove barriers to PV
Germany Solar Cap Removal would accelerate photovoltaics, storage, and renewables, replacing coal and nuclear during…
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South Korea plans world’s largest floating solar plant in Yellow Sea
Saemangeum 3GW Renewable Energy Project unites floating solar, offshore wind, and grid infrastructure in Korea's…
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UCP scraps electricity price cap, some will see $7 bill increase this month
Edmonton Electricity Rate Increase signals Alberta RRO changes as the UCP ends the NDP price…
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Clean B.C. is quietly using coal and gas power from out of province
BC Hydro Electricity Imports shape CleanBC claims as Powerex trades cross-border electricity, blending hydro with…
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Court reinstates constitutional challenge to Ontario's hefty ‘global adjustment’ electricity charge
Ontario Global Adjustment Charge faces constitutional scrutiny as a regulatory charge vs tax; Court of…
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Christmas electricity spike equivalent to roasting 1.5 million turkeys: BC Hydro
BC Hydro Holiday Energy Saving Tips highlight electricity usage trends and power conservation during Christmas…
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How to Get Solar Power on a Rainy Day? Beam It From Space
Space solar power promises wireless energy from orbital solar satellites via microwave or laser power…
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Cost, safety drive line-burying decisions at Tucson Electric Power
TEP Undergrounding Policy prioritizes selective underground power lines to manage wildfire risk, engineering costs, and…
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Cheap at Last, Batteries Are Making a Solar Dream Come True
Solar Plus Storage is accelerating across utilities and microgrids, pairing rooftop solar with lithium-ion batteries…
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Which of the cleaner states imports dirty electricity?
Hourly Electricity Emissions Tracking maps grid balancing areas, embodied emissions, and imports/exports, revealing carbon intensity…
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Group of premiers band together to develop nuclear reactor technology
Small Modular Reactors in Canada are advancing through provincial collaboration, offering nuclear energy, clean power…
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