PennEnergy's Power News & Insights 7/29

Energy News & Insights
Duke to purchase NCEMPA nuclear, coal generation assets Duke Energy Progress to purchase the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Agency's ownership in certain nuclear and coal generating assets representing approximately 700 MW of capacity. …more>>
In war-struck Gaza, civilians struggle to get by In war-struck Gaza civilians struggle to get by with electricity outages lasting up to 21 hours and water taps that have run dry without power to their fuel pumps. …more>>
Siemens wins order for the Netherlands' largest near shore wind farm The 144 MW Westermeerwind project in Holland's IJsselmeer lake to feature 48 Siemens direct drive wind turbines. …more>>
Bankrupt Energy Future Holdings to auction stake in Oncor Bankrupt power giant Energy Future Holdings has announced plans to auction its stake in power transmission business Oncor Electric Delivery Co. …more>>
SPI subsidiary to build, sell solar projects totaling 71 MW in China SPI Solar subsidiary Xinwei has entered into agreements to build and transfer ownership of 71 MW of solar photovoltaic projects in China. …more>>
Biofuels are included in latest U.S. Navy fuel procurement The U.S. Navy's interest in biofuels is part of its goal to generate 50% of its energy from alternative sources by 2020: nuclear energy, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels. …more>>
Elster introduces new version of REXUniversal smart meter platform As the world's first integrated universal meter platform, the REXUniversal opens the smart grid playing field with capability to support smart grid systems from numerous vendors. …more>>
British Solar Renewables building new solar farm in Dorset British Solar Renewables announced it is working with Ingenious Clean Energy to build the Canada Farm Solar Park in Dorset, England. …more>>