Penn/energy's Daily Power Update 1/13

Energy News

Abengoa tapped for 924 MW combined cycle power plant The project, worth $1,550 million, includes construction of the combined cycle power plant and 25 years of operation and maintenance … Continue Reading Share:

ABB sets world record in HVDC Light voltage level (Video) At 500 kilovolts (kV), the Skagerrak 4 HVDC link commissioned by ABB sets a new record in transmission voltage using Voltage Source Converters … Continue Reading Share:

DOE contests $54MM in fines over nuclear waste dump Federal officials want a hearing on the $54 million fines levied by New Mexico for violations at the nation's only underground nuclear waste repository … Continue Reading Share: Energy Efficiency: MIT spinout develops drive-by heat mapping Startup’s thermal-imaging cars can quickly track energy leaks in thousands of homes and buildings … Continue Reading Share: Cambodia's biggest hydropower project begins operation The hydropower project in southwestern Koh Kong province was developed by China's state-controlled China Huadian Corp. … Continue Reading Share: Webcast looks at new Congress’ effect on the energy industry The new Republican controlled Congress has changed the political playing field in DC. While we still have a politically divided government, we no longer have a divided Legislative Branch … Continue Reading Share: EvoEnergy finishes solar power installation on London skyscraper EvoEnergy has completed a lofty solar project on top of London's Walkie Talkie skyscraper … Continue Reading Share: Accenture acquisition to boost smart grid solution services Accenture announced it has completed a deal to purchase Structure to enhance its smart grid solutions services … Continue Reading Share: