PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/22

Energy News & Insights
Former Massey CEO looks to delay mine blast trial Former Massey Energy CEO, charged with violations related to a deadly 2010 mine explosion, asks judge to have his criminal case moved and trial delayed …more>>
Analysis: A global natural gas boom alone won't slow climate change Economics analyst H-Holger Rodgner posits that without a price on carbon emissions, gas could edge out nuclear and renewable energy—increasing overall emissions …more>>
Minnesota regulators approve major solar, gas power plans Minnesota utility regulators have authorized Xcel Energy to add over $500 million in solar and natural gas-fired generation capacity to its power portfolio …more>>
Nevada regulators reject tribal solar plant again Nevada regulators again reject request from NV Energy to waive competitive bids and buy power direct from proposed tribal solar power station …more>>
Gunfire damages BPA transmission line insulators BPA says there have been four incidents of damaged insulators on its Olympia-Grand Coulee transmission line over the past 90 days …more>>
United PV, NARI partner to develop 1.5 GW of solar power United PV enters into strategic cooperation agreement with NARI Electricity under State Grid to jointly develop and construct 1.5 GW of solar power …more>>
AEG and partners develop prototype energy storage station On-grid battery storage system to manage peak demands and smoothly integrate renewable energy sources …more>>
Where smart grid investment is headed in 2015 Northeast Group, LLC releases its annual study covering 50 emerging market countries with the most potential for smart grid investment over the period 2014-2024 …more>>
AREVA solution preserves secondary systems at nuclear plants AREVA launches ground-breaking solution to improve the reliability of nuclear power plant secondary systems …more>>
GE expands global wind power presence in Poland GE 2.5-103 wind turbines to power the planned 120 MW Galicja Wind Farm in Poland …more>>