Press Releases

Veolia to operate three wastewater plants, enhance environmental compliance, bolster local economy and employment February 15, 2017 10:23 AM Eastern Standard Time BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The city of Jackson, Mississippi has signed a 10-year operations and management agreement with Veolia Water North America – South, LLC, a part of Veolia Environnement (Veolia). Veolia, the global leader in environmental […]

February 13, 2017 05:35 PM Eastern Standard Time SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today welcomes the news that Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX, Genex Power) has achieved financial close for the Kidston Phase One Solar Project in Queensland, Australia. First Solar will supply 63 megawatts (MW)dc of advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the project […]

Protecting customers by ensuring electricity grid reliability is a top priority for Xcel Energy  February 14, 2017 11:20 AM Eastern Standard Time MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xcel Energy announced today it is partnering with Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) to create a new threat information sharing community. The new community will enhance the energy sector’s […]

February 07, 2017 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greensmith Energy, the leader in energy storage solutions and software, announced today that Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) has selected Greensmith as the software provider for its microgrid facility in Dallas, Texas. Oncor’s advanced microgrid consists of: a carport PV array, ground mount PV array, microturbine, diesel generators, […]

February 07, 2017 12:36 PM Eastern Standard Time DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Hybrid Power Solutions Market – Global Forecast to 2021” report to their offering. “Hybrid Power Solutions Market – Global Forecast to 2021” Tweet this The global hybrid power solutions market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from […]

February 02, 2017 04:31 PM Eastern Standard Time HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) and Illinois Power Generating Company (Genco), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Dynegy, announced that Genco emerged earlier today from its Chapter 11 restructuring after successfully implementing its plan of reorganization, approved January 25 by the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court. With Genco […]

February 03, 2017 07:46 AM Eastern Standard Time HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) and its subsidiary Reliant, the premier retail electricity provider in Texas, have teamed up with the NFL to provide 100% Green-e certified renewable energy to NRG Stadium, site of Super Bowl LI, and the George R. Brown Convention Center, location of the […]

Move sets new standard for PERC (passivated emitter rear contact) solar panels February 03, 2017 10:10 AM Eastern Standard Time HILLSBORO, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SolarWorld, the largest U.S. crystalline silicon solar panel manufacturer for more than 40 years, announced today that it has doubled the duration of its workmanship warranty on its entire portfolio of solar panel […]

February 02, 2017 02:57 PM Eastern Standard Time HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order today clearing the path for Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) to complete its acquisition of ENGIE’s United States portfolio—9,017 megawatts of generation capacity located in the ERCOT, PJM, and ISO-New England electricity markets. “This marks another major milestone […]

Doosan Škoda Power won another project in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the second half of 2016. It is the fourth stage of construction of the Samra combined cycle power plant under which the existing gas cycle will be extended by a steam section. Doosan Škoda Power will supply a steam turbine with a […]

MONTZ, LOUISIANA – (January 31, 2017) Entergy Louisiana, LLC has selected two Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) M501GAC gas turbines for its 980 megawatt St. Charles Power Station. When it opens in 2019, the plant will generate enough energy to satisfy customer needs and help fuel economic growth in the region. Located in St. Charles […]

Earlier this month, Bruce Power and RCM Technologies Canada Corp. entered into contracts valued more than $1.5 million for Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program. The Major Component Replacement Lead In, Lead Out Program, part of Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program, is responsible for the activities that will take the unit from an operational state to one that […]

TWO RIVERS, Wis., Jan. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced plans to build a 100-megawatt solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a capacity to serve more than 23,000 people with affordable, clean energy. “This solar energy center adds diversity to […]

Also the first live installation of 3M ACCR in Scotland 3M, the science-based technology company, and Scottish Power Energy Networks, have announced the successful installation and energisation of the first new live electricity conductor in Scotland in almost three decades.  Using a 3M Aluminium Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR), the 275kV single conductor doubles the available […]

Product platform with cumulative operating time of more than 100 years Prototype for both mechanical and electrical testing installed Final type certificate expected for 2018 Siemens Wind Power has installed the latest version of its offshore direct drive wind turbine at the national test center in Østerild, Denmark – according to plan. The SWT-8.0-154 is […]

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global carbon capture and storage (CCS) market report. This market research report also lists 12 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Technavio announces top five leading vendors in the global carbon capture and storage market from 2017-2021. […]

Three of six regional demonstrators led up by E.ON companies Part of the biggest EU Research and Innovation program, Horizon 2020 Total budget of around € 23 million E.ON is part of the European smart grid project InterFlex that aims to explore new ways of using various forms of flexibilities to optimize electric power systems […]

  (CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – Jan. 24, 2017 – Volvo Penta recently completed its biggest and most robust training event for the industrial business segment to date. Over the course of three weeks, the company led a series of classes for 80 technicians at the Port of Los Angeles. Participating companies included APM Terminals, International Transportation […]

The nature of a country’s existing power system and regulatory framework will influence infrastructure investment choices, report finds  January 25, 2017 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for transmission system technologies required to integrate large-scale renewable energy generation, with global market forecasts for renewable energy capacity additions and […]

25 January 2017, Paris WARSAW — Poland’s new energy strategy should put the country on a pathway towards a cleaner energy system while strengthening energy security, the International Energy Agency said in its latest review of the country’s energy policies. The forthcoming energy strategy is likely to prioritise long-term energy security, placing a strong emphasis […]

•    Market entry with first two H-class gas turbines in Thailand •    Fifth large power plant project in consortium with Marubeni in the country •    Total order volume about 550 million U.S. dollar Siemens, together with its Japanese consortium partner Marubeni Corporation, has received an order for the delivery of a turnkey combined cycle power […]

Augsburg, 26.01.2017 Investment decision reached for Stuttgart-Gaisburg  Energy company EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has commissioned MAN Diesel & Turbo to build a 30 MW gas-engine combined heat and power (CHP) plant at its Stuttgart-Gaisburg site. The plant will be powered by three MAN 20V35/44G gas engines and in addition to its electrical output will also […]

BAGHDAD, Iraq-  January 18, 2017 – GE (NYSE:GE) announced today that it has secured more than $1.4 billion in orders from Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to set up power plants as well as provide technology upgrades and maintenance services. The announcement further strengthens GE’s collaborations in Iraq to support the country’s power infrastructure and meet the growing […]

OriginClear subsidiary installed $2 million boiler feedwater system for major public utility LOS ANGELES and DALLAS, Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — OriginClear Inc. (OTC/QB: OCLN), a leading provider of water treatment solutions, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dallas-based Progressive Water Treatment Inc. (PWT), recently completed the installation and startup of a $2 million boiler feedwater system for a power plant operated by a […]

Critical equipment for a project to improve the Indonesian transmission grid Transformers to be manufactured in CG’s world-class facility in Indonesia To be installed at more than 100 substations and power plants all over Indonesia Mumbai, January 17, 2017: Avantha Group Company CG has won a significant order of USD 105 million (INR 720 crore […]

DNV GL supports Siemens to prepare optimised turbine for the offshore market with a rated power increase of 14% compared to the previously certified turbine variant. Certification confirms new turbine is built according to latest safety and performance standards With the SWT-8.0-154, Siemens takes important third step in industrialising their offshore direct drive platform  Hamburg, […]

Wärtsilä will supply a 150 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Ace Alliance Power Limited, a special purpose company owned by the Summit Group of Companies in Bangladesh. The order comprises eight Wärtsilä 50 and one Wärtsilä 32 engines. The contract includes the engineering and equipment (EEQ) with additional advisory services for the plant’s installation, […]

— Completed on time and under budget, the three new 74.5-MW universal solar power plants officially began generating power for all FPL customers on Dec. 31, 2016 — In 2017, FPL plans to build four more universal solar plants that cost-effectively deliver clean power to the energy grid that serves millions of Floridians — FPL […]

AREVA NP signed a multimillion-dollar agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide fleet-wide refuel equipment upgrades. Under this contract, AREVA NP will upgrade existing refueling platforms, manipulator cranes, fuel transfer systems and used fuel bridge components. This modern equipment will help operators increase efficiency, strengthen performance and reduce time when receiving, moving and […]

The only body acting internationally on behalf of coal, the World Coal Association (WCA), announced today that Indonesian coal mining company, Berau Coal Energy, has joined its membership. Berau Coal is Indonesia’s fifth-largest coal producer with an estimated 509 million tonnes of coal reserves . Berau was established in 1983 and now operates three mines […]