BRUSSELS - Momentum is building behind increased customer participation in the energy transition. Partnerships between the power sector, policymakers, key sectors (transport, building, industry) and financial institutions are needed to tackle the remaining stumbling blocks and ensure that customers firmly embrace decarbonisation.Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric said:"Most customers are unaware that...
LA PORTE, Texas - NET Power, a clean energy company whose revolutionary technology affordably generates zero-emission electricity from natural gas, has announced that it has delivered electricity onto the ERCOT grid from its 50 MWth test facility in La Porte, Texas. This is the first time anywhere in the world this...
PALO ALTO, Calif. - If the United States is to reach its 2030 climate change target, carbon reductions across all sectors of the economy, including accelerated electrification, will be crucial, according to a new analysis by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).Coming on the heels of Congress advancing a bill...
BELFAST, Northern Ireland - Massachusetts-based LineVision, Inc. has partnered with a large power utility in Northern Ireland to install its patented non-contact sensors to monitor 33kV overhead power lines in the region. The project will utilize real-time and forecasted dynamic line ratings (DLR) to monitor transmission line conductors and uncover additional grid capacity with the purpose...
HAIFA, Israel - Elbit Systems announced that it will commence a project to establish power generation and energy storage units at several of the Company's facilities in Israel.As part of this project, Elbit Systems will increase the volume of electricity generated from renewable energy and lower emission energy sources and will improve the...
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Generac Power Systems has announced the formation of a new group called Generac Grid Services. In addition, Bud Vos, currently president of Enbala Power Networks, a Generac subsidiary, has been named president – Generac Grid Services, and will now report to Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief executive officer.Generac...
PITTSBURGH - As part of its commitment to deliver safe, reliable and affordable service to its 600,000-plus customers, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) recently partnered with LineVision to install no-contact sensors on several transmission towers across DLC's service territory. The pilot project, which began in July, uses real-time and forecasted dynamic...
SINGAPORE - Global power management company Eaton has appointed Electrotrade Industries Inc. as an exclusive distributor for its xEnergy switchboard system in the Philippines. IEC and IEE standards compliant, xEnergy solutions can be deployed to protect, control and isolate electrical equipment in a wide range of industrial, healthcare, and data center applications....
SEDALIA, Colo. - IREA announced that it is now CORE Electric Cooperative, a name and identity that reflects its mission of providing essential electric service to thriving communities and its role at the center of the lives of a modern and diverse membership. The company will remain structured as...
SHENZHEN, China, On small islands or in developing and rural areas where there's limited or even no access to the grid, off-grid solar power has become an increasingly popular energy solution. However, there're many technical challenges holding back the market. Aiming to provide clear and convenient access to green...