PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/15

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Energy News & Insights

SolarCity, BOA to finance approximately $400MM in residential solar SolarCity and Bank of America Merrill Lynch create program to finance approximately $400 million in residential solar projects …more>>

Putin turns to India to clinch new nuclear power deals Russian President Vladimir Putin sought Thursday to strengthen a once-close relationship with India through an ambitious plan to help New Delhi build at least 12 new nuclear reactors …more>>

Tucson Electric buys 413 MW stake in Gila gas power plant Tucson Electric Power Company reduces reliance on coal with 413 MW share of the efficient natural gas-fired Gila River Power Station …more>>

South Africa unveils five-point plan to address energy challenges South Africa announces a five-point plan that includes an increase in diesel and gas supplies and a private sector coal power program …more>>

AEG supplies inverters to nuclear power plants in China Chinese Nuclear Power Engineering Company selects AEG to supply its Transokraft inverters for the Daya Bay and Ling Ao nuclear power stations in China …more>>

Alstom to service North Bangkok 2 combined-cycle power plant (Video) Alstom signs Long Term Service Agreement for North Bangkok combined-cycle power plant …more>>

AGL to mothball half of Torrens gas-fired power station AGL has announced plans to mothball four natural gas-fueled generating units in South Australia …more>>

GE teams on underground microgrid project in New York (Video) GE, utility, government, and academia partner on underground microgrid project to improve electricity reliability in northern New York …more>>

EIA: Several states adding incentives for EV charging stations Several states are adding or increasing incentives for electric vehicle charging stations according to a new brief from the U.S. Energy Information Administration …more>>