PennEnergy's Daily Power Update 12/30

Energy News & Insights
Ukraine nuclear power plant unit taken offline Energoatom says the unit was disconnected from the electricity net early Sunday to prevent internal damage to the generator. …more>>
3 South Korea workers die at nuclear power plant construction site The company has yet to determine the cause of the accident, although the leaking of nitrogen was suspected. …more>>
Group wants state regulators recused from coal power plant case The group argues that phone calls and emails between commissioners and electric utility PNM have created at least an appearance of a conflict of interest. …more>>
Gila Bend solar power plant generates output Black & Veatch's EPC expertise moves APS' AZ Sun Program closer to its renewable energy goals. …more>>
TransCanada adds eighth solar power facility to portfolio The acquisition of Liskeard 1 is part of a larger purchase agreement with Canadian Solar signed in 2011. …more>>
Alstom works with Light Energia to stabilize electricity flow to Rio de Janeiro Alstom Grid has been awarded a contract to improve and modernize Santo Antonio’s gas-insulated substation in downtown Rio de Janeiro. …more>>
CWP's two PV power plants commence power generation The estimated power generation hours of this project is approximately 1,351h in the first year. …more>>
UMaine in business of certifying wind power turbine blades The University of Maine has tested its largest wind turbine blade to date. …more>>