PennEnergy's Power News and Insights 7/22

Energy News & Insights China, Russia leaders seek South American inroads During overlapping visits to Latin America, the leaders of China and Russia have been welcomed with open arms by governments that are among the most hostile to Washington. …more>> ABB wins $35MM electric transmission upgrade in Canada The upgrade will enhance grid reliability, improve efficiency and enhance power availability. …more>> NRG Energy acquires first public solar power facility in U.S. Virgin Islands The four megawatt Spanish Town Estate solar project will decrease St. Croix’s dependence on fossil fuel imports. …more>> Finavera sells remaining interest in 105 MW Cloosh Valley wind power project The Cloosh Valley Wind Project is Ireland's largest onshore wind project. …more>> GE tech selected for combined heating and power project in Mexico Enerkin’s new plant is the first CHP project in Mexico to feature GE’s Jenbacher J624 gas engines. …more>> Rosendin Electric Sponsors Safe Kids' Car Seat Inspection Statistics show that a correctly installed car seat can prevent injury or death to a child in 73 percent of automobile accidents. …more>> Western U.S. & Canada Lead North America in Active Hydropower Projects The U.S. West Coast and Western Canada each has more than $30 billion in planned hydro projects. …more>> Vega Biofuels to Increase Production of Biochar Vega Biofuels was a Gold Sponsor for the first annual financial conference called "Weedstock" held in June. …more>>