PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 9/22

Energy News & Insights
China's coal ban ruffles industry China's announcement that it will ban low-grade thermal coal at the start of 2015 in key regions has ruffled the global coal industry as conflicting reports come forth. …more>>
TEPCO taps Mitsubishi consortium to design IGCC systems TEPCO selects Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems led consortium to design IGCC systems for advanced coal-fired thermal plants in Fukushima Prefecture …more>>
Nepal clears Indian firm to build 900 MW hydropower plant The government of Nepal has approved a project proposed by Indian infrastructure firm GMR to construct a 900 megawatt hydroelectric power plant. …more>>
ABB to enable integration of renewables in Alaskan island microgrid (Video) Innovative solution from ABB to enable Kodiak island to integrate more renewable energy and stabilize power supply across its remote and isolated microgrid …more>>
EY: China on top for renewables energy investment attractiveness China reclaims top spot for renewable energy investment attractiveness, while Europe and the US lose ground to emerging markets, according to Ernst & Young. …more>>
Jamaica aims to double renewable energy capacity During a ceremony in Kingston, three companies focused on wind and solar energy signed power purchase agreements worth roughly $200 million with Jamaica's sole electricity distributor …more>>
GRID Alternatives expands low-income solar power program GRID Alternatives expands national low-income solar energy program to mid-Atlantic region, raises important policy issues on access to solar power and jobs …more>>
UGE, OTEPI Renewables form strategic partnership UGE enters strategic partnership with OTEPI Renewables with a focus on rapidly advancing commercial solar installations in Panama. …more>>