PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 8/28

Energy News & Insights
Running on Renewable Energy Can an entire country run on renewable energy while keeping its grid stable? Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute think it's possible. …more>>
Consumers Energy nears completion of $250MM Karn/Weadock upgrade Consumers Energy rapidly nears completion of a $250 million technology upgrade at the fossil-fueled Karn/Weadock complex, its largest power plant. …more>>
Phase I of Haiyang nuclear project to begin operation in 2016 Yantai State Grid Corporation said it expects the first phase of a $13 billion nuclear power project in China to commence operation in 2016. …more>>
APR tapped for gas fueled peaking power plant in Australia APR Energy announces contract for a gas-fueled peaking power plant featuring state-of-the-art GE TM2500+ dual-fuel turbines in Western Australia. …more>>
REC to supply minimum of 50 MW of solar modules to SunRun San Francisco-based solar photovoltaic company SunRun enters agreement to buy a minimum of 50 megawatts of REC Group's Peak Energy Series solar modules. …more>>
HEI submits ambitious plans for Hawaii's energy future Hawaiian Electric Industries proposes energy plan aiming for over 65 percent renewable energy, electric bills reduced by 20 percent, and expanded use of energy storage. …more>>
Utility-scale solar power project to be built at Camp Ripley Minnesota Power joins forces with military to build 10 megawatt solar energy project at Camp Ripley National Guard base. …more>>
National Grid selects Trilliant Smart Grid Communications Platform Trilliant's Smart Grid Communications Platform to help the US' 2nd-largest utility deliver benefits to customers. …more>>