PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 9/30

Webinar Today: Creating the Internet of Your Things in Power & Utilities The Internet of Things is not a futuristic technology trend: it’s here today, and it starts with your things. You don’t need to rip and replace; you can create the Internet of Your Things by building on your existing infrastructure, using familiar devices and services in new ways, and combining data you are already collecting, to ultimately help you make better-informed business decisions. Attend this webcast today to understand The Internet of Things and hear practical guidance for applying it in the Power & Utilities industry. Register Now! Top Power Headlines PNM submits plan for new solar energy production New Mexico's largest electricity provider wants to build new solar centers to produce enough power to serve 40,000 homes. …more>>     ABB collaborates on smart grid distribution automation solution in Germany ABB with RWE and the Technical University Dortmund has implemented advanced technology in a research scheme that shows potential for other European grids. …more>>     Vattenfall orders nine Siemens direct drive wind turbines for Juktan onshore project Siemens Energy has been awarded an order for Vattenfall's Juktan onshore wind power plant. …more>>     ITTIA sync adapter connects Android to Big Data ITTIA is offering a state-of-the-art solution that sets itself apart from other database software available on Android. …more>>     Panasonic and Coronal Group complete nine solar power projects The nine solar projects are located in Tulare and Kings Counties in Central California. …more>>     Trina Solar announces shipment to solar power projects in Turkey and Ecuador Trina Solar Limited announced it was selected to supply 11.7 MW of modules to customers' ground-mounted solar PV plants in the emerging solar markets of Turkey and Ecuador. …more>>     JA Solar multi-Si solar power cells achieve 20% conversion efficiency The JA Solar research team attained a 1% increase in conversion efficiency only nine months after announcing the realization of 19% efficiency in its multi-Si cells. …more>>     Xcel Energy energizes Texas segment of 'Power for the Plains' transmission line The signature transmission project in Xcel Energy’s Power for the Plains grid improvement plan for Texas and New Mexico is now in service, providing a host of benefits to communities across the area, as well as to the industries that underpin the regional economy. …more>>