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Operations achieved at 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant between Laos and Thailand
Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. announces that the 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant has begun commercial operations. Source: Renewable Energy
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Holtec, Eos create battery manufacturing JV
Eos Energy Storage and energy equipment firm Holtec International are creating a joint venture to produce Eos’ next generation of large-scale zinc batteries. Source: Renewable Energy
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Australia in planning for multiple massive battery projects
France’s Neoen SA has outlined plans to build a giant renewables complex in South Australia, including battery storage with up to nine times more capacity than the Tesla Inc. design at its nearby Hornsdale plant, which is billed as the world’s largest lithium-ion battery. Source: Renewable Energy
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UK closes in on first geothermal power after successful drilling outcome
The U.K. could be producing electricity from a geothermal plant for the first time early next decade after drilling at a site in southwest England showed it could become a viable part of the renewable energy mix. Source: Renewable Energy
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Australia hits 2020 large-scale renewables target
The Clean Energy Regulator of Australia has approved enough capacity to guarantee that the large-scale Renewable Energy Target of 33,000 GWh of additional renewable energy will be met in 2020. Source: Renewable Energy
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Fifth GE wind turbine collapse leaves worker injured
A utility worker at the Delta 6 wind park in Brazil has been injured following yet another collapse of a General Electric (GE) turbine, bringing the total number of turbines to have failed in the America’s to five in 2019. Source: Renewable Energy
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Clean energy investment set to hit $2.6 trillion this decade
The global energy supply is turning greener. Source: Renewable Energy
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Xcel Energy seeks changes as ‘value of solar’ rate spike looms in Minnesota
Minnesota’s largest utility wants to change how the state calculates its trailblazing “value of solar” rate as it faces a potential spike in payments to community solar operators. Source: Renewable Energy
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New POWERGEN award program seeks inspirational women of excellent character
In recognition of the widely acknowledged studies that show that organizations with gender equality perform better financially, this year POWERGEN International, along with partner UL, is launching a new awards program that seeks out women of good character. Source: Renewable Energy
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NorthWestern Energy plans to upgrade 8-MW Madison powerhouse
NorthWestern Energy has announced plans to upgrade its 8-MW Madison Powerhouse with the installation of four new turbine-generator units. Source: Renewable Energy