PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 9/11

Energy News & Insights
Google invests $145MM in Regulus solar power plant Google executes $145 million investment in SunEdison and TerraForm Power's largest solar plant in North America. …more>>
Japanese nuclear plant clears major hurdle toward restart Japan’s nuclear regulator has unanimously approved an inspection report for the Sendai Nuclear Power Station's two reactors which have been offline since 2011 after the Fukushima disaster. …more>>
MIT looks at solar power for water desalination in India Off-grid Indian communities with salty groundwater could get potable water through a proposed solar technique from MIT researchers. …more>>
USDA commits over $518MM to rural grid modernization The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will invest more than $518 million toward grid modernization projects for rural communities in 15 states. …more>>
Study: Companies are satisfied with business outcomes from big data Companies are satisfied with business outcomes from big data and recognize big data as very important to their digital transformation, Accenture study shows. …more>>
ERDF taps more companies for Linky smart grid initiative in France ERDF has chosen Swizerland-based smart grid manufacturer Landis+Gyr and French tech firm Sagemcom for its major smart grid initiative in France. …more>>
New SiteSecure solution to thwart attacks on critical infrastructure ShotSpotter SiteSecure solution offers first 360-degree protection and security for electric substations and transportation hubs. …more>>
Northern Power launches new distributed wind power turbines Northern Power Systems launches new distributed wind turbines - says NPS 100 and NPS 60 improves annual energy production by up to 15 percent. …more>>