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'Invisible' Wires Transport Electricity on SolarWindow
The technology developed with the help of the government aims to make see-through glass a power source.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Energy Star's Anniversary; Texas Electricity Price Caps
A roundup of news developments of note for the electric power industry.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineElectricity Supply and Demand
After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption reached an all-time high in 2024 and is expected to continue rising. This trendline brings together the best of Utility Dive’s coverage of emerging trends in supply and demand and the decisions being made today that will impact the power system for years to come.
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World Wind Record Set; U.S. Contributions Lag
In 2011, a record 41,000 MW of wind capacity was installed, bringing the world total to 238,000 MW.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Ireland Readies for Opportunity in Wind, Smart Grid and EVs
It sounds right for the nation known for its green landscape to be thinking "renewable."
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Top 10 U.S. Solar Stats From 2011
A Solar Energy Industries Association report looks at the state of the PV, CPV and CSP markets.
By Ron Gallagher • March 14, 2012 -
Dominion Offshore Wind Study Says Ocean Substations Needed
The study by ABB concluded that one substation for every 500-700 MW would be the right ratio.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Renewable Energy Will Cost Grid More: MIT
Unintended consequences could include higher, not lower, carbon emissions.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Grid Smarts Get Texas Record Amounts of Wind and Renewables
The largest contribution to date was supplying 22 percent of load at the time.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Clean Edge: $246B Market for Solar, Wind, Biofuels in 2011
A report says growth in solar led market increases, with wind and biomass following.
By Ron Gallagher • March 13, 2012 -
Juwi to Build 6 MW Nova Scotia Wind Project
German firm will move ahead on three turbines in partnership with First Nation community.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
SRS Starts Up Biomass Cogen in S.C.
The generator at the Savannah River Site in Aiken took 30 months to bring to start-up.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Ohio High Court Approves Wind Farm Project Advance
Landowners argued there are safety risks and a possibility of the turbines' lowering their values.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Mega-Mergers: Exelon-Constellation, Duke-Progress and the Impact on Smart Grid
Monday's merger makes the biggest power utility in America – until the next one.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Solar Power Kicks in at Edwards Air Force Base
What's big, green and set to save taxpayers money over the course of the next 30 years?
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Qinbei Coal-Fired Plant Unit Completes Trial Run
Huaneng Power International's Unit 5 performed as expected.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Exelon-Constellation Merger Closes
Exelon Corp. and Constellation Energy completed their merger Monday.
By Sean Griffey • March 12, 2012 -
NextEra Energy Buys Ontario Solar Projects From First Solar
The prpojects in St. Clair, Ontario, give NextEra an additional 40MW of owned capacity.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
GE Gas Turbines Picked for Texas Power Plant
The Lower Colorado River Authority's Ferguson plant is being improved.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
World Perspective: Nuclear Energy a Year After Fukushima
The World Energy Council says that about 50 nations operate or are building or considering nuclear.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Cameroon to develop 450 MW hydropower project
Energy developer Joule Africa and the government of the Republic of Cameroon entered into a memorandum of understanding for the development of the Kpep Hydroelectric Project, an undertaking that will increase the country's current installed power generation capacity by at least 40 percent....
By Sean Griffey • March 9, 2012 -
Coal's Share of U.S. Generation Falls Below 40%
Although still the largest single fuel for electricity generation, coal's share of monthly power generation in the United States dropped below 40% in November and December 2011.
By Sean Griffey • March 9, 2012 -
Millstone Units in Conn. Get Different NRC Inspection Schedules
Unit 2 will have an additional inspection this year because of a problem in a valve test last year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
ERCOT Credits New Tool for Wind Records
New transmission-analysis ability enables the council to credit wind with a higher contribution.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Constellation Supports Sustainability at 99 Bank Locations
The utility will deliver Green-e Energy Certified power from wind generation.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
American Perceptions One Year After Fukushima
The event threw a scare into Americans, and that remains for 60% who do not want more nuclear here.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012
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