PennEnergy's Energy News and Insights 7/23

Free White Paper: Mobility and Utilities Utilities are experiencing rapidly changing field mobility requirements as they race to keep up with constant change in the industry. This business paper reviews new mobile technologies that enable utilities to eliminate much of the cost and lag time associated with job paperwork. Download Now! Energy News & Insights GE: Fuel cell startup could spark a revolution (Video) Scientists in GE labs recently cracked an important conundrum involving one iteration of fuel cell technology called solid oxide fuel cell, or SOFC. The breakthrough allowed the company to start building a new pilot fuel cell manufacturing and development facility in upstate New York. …more>> Navigant: Wind to deliver over 7 percent of world’s electricity by 2018 According to a recent report from Navigant Research, wind power will deliver 7.3 percent of the electricity consumed worldwide by 2018. …more>> US nuclear power regulator looks to reposition staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Allison Macfarlane said NRC officials are in the early stages of researching how to reposition its roughly 3,800-member workforce as the industry's outlook changes. …more>> Bluewater wind power plant begins commercial operation in Ontario NextEra Energy Partners announces completion of the 60 MW Bluewater Wind Energy Center in Ontario. …more>> Tecogen to supply northeast school districts with CHP systems Tecogen to supply and install combined heat and power (CHP) systems to a group of public schools in northern New Jersey, and Long Island, New York. …more>> Navajo Generating Station welcomes latest round of graduates Sixteen students graduate from intensive training program for the coal-fired Navajo Generating Station - give families credit for inspiration, determination, and success. …more>> Yingli Solar continues expansion in Latin America Yingli Solar continues expansion in Latin America by opening new office in Santiago, Chile. …more>>