PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 7/9

Energy News & Insights U.S. environmental agenda might bring power system operator to the West New analysis from ZE datawatch posits that Western balancing authorities spurred by the U.S. environmental agenda may finally be pushed to successfully integrate the operation of their electric transmission grids. …more>> Siemens hits 10 GW installed wind capacity milestone in the Americas Siemens has installed more than 5,600 wind turbines in Canada, the U.S. and in South America, including Peru, Chile and Brazil. …more>> India: Powering a 21st Century Nation New World Bank study says distribution utilities in India need to be run professionally, reduce physical losses, improve revenue collection and be freed from interference. …more>> Scatec completes 40 MW solar power plant in South Africa Scatec Solar has started commercial operations of a 40 MW solar PV plant in South Africa increasing its installed capacity in the country to 115 MW. …more>> Alstom to supply wind turbines for Trairi II project in Brazil Alstom enters wind turbine supply agreement with the largest power generator in Brazil, Tractebel Energia Brasil, for the Trairi II wind power project. …more>> Nexamp completes 2.3 MW solar installation in Massachusetts Nexamp has announced the commencement of operations at a 2.3 MW solar project in Winchendon, Mass. …more>> Maine's two largest utilities to co-develop power transmission projects Emera Maine and Central Maine Power have agreed to jointly develop electric transmission projects to enhance the state's bulk power grid and improve access for new generation resources. …more>>