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Turkeler and RT Enerji choose supplier for five onshore wind farms in Turkey
Turkeler and RT Enerji have chosen GE Renewable Energy to supply equipment for five onshore wind farms being built in Turkey. Source: REALWIRE
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Fantasy Energy League Draft follow-up: breaking down the first round
In late 2018, I put out the call to see how many fellow energy nerds I could gather to indulge me in combining my passion for energy analysis and clean power policy with my love of fantasy sports. By the end of January 2019, I had my cast of characters who somehow thought this idea…
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GE sells solar-business stake to BlackRock
General Electric Co. agreed to sell a majority stake in a solar-energy business to BlackRock Inc., giving the investment giant footing in a growing market as the ailing manufacturer shifts its focus elsewhere. Source: REALWIRE
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Stay chilled: Lessons for district cooling from the Gulf Cooperation Council
Global demand for air-conditioning is projected to triple over the next 30 years, as the planet warms and urban populations grow, particularly in emerging markets. Meeting that demand will call for significant investments in new cooling infrastructure and the electrical generating capacity necessary to power it. Although traditional cooling technologies are expected to become more…
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AEP units looking to invest $2B in 1,500 MW of Oklahoma wind projects
The projects include a 999-MW wind facility being built north of Weatherford, a 287-MW wind facility being built southwest of Enid, and a 199-MW facility being built south of Alva. They are being developed by Invenergy. Source: REALWIRE
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Shell to install ultrafast EV chargers in the Netherlands in e-mobility push
Global infrastructure services firm AECOM said that Shell Retail has hired it to deliver ultrafast electrical vehicle (EV) chargers across the Netherlands. A total of 200 fast chargers – under the brand name Shell Recharge – will be available at Shell forecourts (filling stations). Source: REALWIRE
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Minnesota utilities weigh energy storage as substitute for peaker plants
Gas peaker plants may be among the first casualties of a new Minnesota law requiring utilities to include energy storage as part of their long-range plans. Source: REALWIRE
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National Grid purchases wind and solar developer, Geronimo Energy
Yesterday, National Grid, through its competitive non-regulated unit National Grid Ventures (NGV), completed its $100 million acquisition of Geronimo Energy – a wind and solar developer in North America. The deal, which was announced on March 7th, 2019, has now satisfied all regulatory requirements and closing conditions. Source: REALWIRE
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Long-term financing for solar is possible and critical for supporting continued industry growth
Installed solar capacity in the United States exceeded 10 MW for the third year in a row in 2018, and the pace of growth is expected to continue. The first quarter of 2019 was the strongest in the history of the U.S. solar market, according to a recent report from Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)…
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US tribes turn to solar as new revenue source
Dozens of new solar and wind projects are sprouting up on tribal lands across the U.S. as Native Americans seek new ways to boost their economies beyond casinos and untaxed cigarettes. Source: REALWIRE