PennEnergy's Power Update 11/24

Energy News & Insights
NSA director: China can damage US power grid U.S. adversaries are capable of mounting cyberattacks that would shut down the electric grid and other critical systems in parts of the nation, according to country's top cyber official. …more>>
Nevada report alleges bias in Yucca Mountain evaluation Report from a Nevada state agency accuses NRC staffers of "abandoning a key ethical principle" and "complicity" in setting radiation emission standards for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository …more>>
Ex-Massey CEO pleads not guilty in deadly coal mine explosion Former Massey Energy CEO pleads not guilty to charges levied against him in the deadliest U.S. mine accident in four decades …more>>
Siemens receives first order from Japan for two H-Class gas turbines The two SGT5-8000H gas turbines will form the core of a combined cycle power plant in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture in Japan …more>>
SolarCity teams with NREL to advance distributed solar power Work includes collaboration with the Hawaiian Electric Companies to analyze high penetration solar power scenarios using advanced modeling and inverter testing …more>>
Smart Grid: The experts behind wireless, automated metering Regardless of whether meters are being installed in residential or commercial buildings, the job of a meter replacement technician goes beyond simply taking off the old meter and installing the new …more>>
Gamesa expands wind power operations in India Gamesa reinforces its wind power operations in India, expanding its nacelle facility …more>>
Ecoplexus sells three solar power facilities in Colorado Ecoplexus has announced the completion and sale of 4.5 MW of solar energy projects in Colorado …more>>