PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 10/6

Energy News & Insights
Cost new reactors at V.C. Summer could grow by $1B Utility officials have said the cost of two new reactors at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in South Carolina could grow by more than $1 billion …more>>
EDF, Microsoft break ground on 175 MW wind power project EDF Renewable Energy and Microsoft Corporation break ground on the 175 MW Pilot Hill Wind Project …more>>
Westinghouse presses challenge of Eskom nuclear project to AREVA Westinghouse Electric Company continues its challenge of a significant nuclear contract awarded to rival AREVA by South African utility major Eskom …more>>
Construction begins on $25.4MM solar power project at MSP Airport Construction has commenced on what will be Minnesota’s largest solar generation site, located at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport …more>>
U.S. coal exports fall on lower European demand, increased global supply Accroding to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, during the first half of 2014 coal exports totaled 52.3 million short tons (MMst), 16 percent below the same period in 2013 …more>>
MIT: How to make a "perfect" solar absorber Researchers at MIT say they have accomplished the development of a material that comes very close to the "ideal" for solar absorption …more>>
PNM negotiates agreement over coal-fired power plant PNM proposal would allow the company to reduce its use of coal at the San Juan Generating Station …more>>
Albania borrows $150MM to improve power systems The World Bank is lending Albania $150 million (€118 million) to help overhaul its dysfunctional state-run power sector …more>>