PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 11/25

Energy News & Insights

Is nuclear power poised for a revival in the US? The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing 20 applications for new nuclear reactors, which may signal that a nuclear revival in the U.S. is already underway …more>>

Reactions mixed on conversion of coal power to natural gas in US Reactions to the growing trend of converting coal-fired power plants to natural gas facilities have been mixed in the U.S. …more>>

Fort Drum powered by wood in renewable energy push ReEnergy Holdings acquired the formerly coal-fired power plant at Fort Drum in 2011 and spent $34 million converting it to burn biomass …more>>

US Offshore wind power more likely as auction set Federal officials announced that an auction date has been set for wind energy leases to develop more than 742,000 acres off the off the Atlantic coast …more>>

Alstom to supply Francis turbines for African hydropower plant Alstom in liaison with Duglas Alliance takes part in a turnkey project of the Sendje hydropower plant in Equatorial Guinea …more>>

Westinghouse to co-develop nuclear power in Turkey Westinghouse has entered into a multi-party agreement to develop nuclear power in Turkey …more>>

EBRD steps up promotion of renewable energy in Poland The EBRD is stepping up support for the development of renewable energy in Poland, particularly in wind power generation …more>>

UK to help fund community owned renewable energy projects UK launches £10 million (US$15.7 million) fund to help finance community owned renewable energy project …more>>