PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 10/7

Energy News & Insights
World First: A Solar Cell that Stores its Own Power Researchers at The Ohio State University report that they have succeeded in combining a battery and a solar cell into one hybrid device …more>>
Coal News: Again, costs rise and completion delayed at Kemper Southern Co. says it will cost at least another $59 million to finish the coal-fueled, 582 MW integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) power plant in Mississippi's Kemper County …more>>
FBI Director: Chinese hackers like a 'drunk burglar' In an interview broadcast on CBS' "60 Minutes," FBI Director James Comey said Chinese hackers target the intellectual property of U.S. companies in China every day …more>>
US regulators OK $2B Canada-NYC transmission line The Department of Energy clears way for construction of the 1,000-megawatt Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line …more>>
Nuclear Power: PSC credits $54MM to Duke Energy customers The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) has ordered a $54 million credit to Duke Energy customers for the Levy Nuclear Project …more>>
EIA: California drought leads to less hydro, more gas power In California, natural gas-fired capacity is often used to help offset lower levels of generation from hydropower facilities …more>>
Ascent solar modules selected for space, UAV project research Ascent Solar's flexible lightweight solar modules selected by Vanguard Space Technologies for additional programs to develop solar arrays for space and UAV missions …more>>