Why the smart grid is stuck in first gear – CNET News

Many utilities have to pay “mortgages” on power plants and don’t have an incentive to introduce energy-saving products … in vehicle to the grid draws about as much power as a whole house. So an EV driver has a financial incentive to get cheaper rates …

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FERC Attempts to Improve Grid Access for Solar & Wind – Domestic Fuel

FERC Attempts to Improve Grid Access for Solar & Wind
Domestic Fuel
“Most of the new power plants for which developers are seeking access to the grid are variable resources such as wind and solar generators,” FERC Chairman
FERC opens a rulemaking on variable energy resources7thSpace Interactive (press release)
FERC proposes reforms to improve wind and solar access to gridLexology (registration)
FERC proposes changes to encourage wind and solar energyLexology (registration)

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Federal Energy Commission Moves to Clear Path for More Solar, Wind Power – Solar Home & Business Journal


New York Times
Federal Energy Commission Moves to Clear Path for More Solar, Wind Power
Solar Home & Business Journal
“Most of the new power plants for which developers are seeking access to the grid are variable resources such as wind and solar generators,” commission
Power Line Project Faces Challenges in California ValleyNew York Times

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China Guodian May Invest 20 Billion Yuan in Solar, Wind Energy Projects – Bloomberg

China Guodian May Invest 20 Billion Yuan in Solar, Wind Energy Projects
Bloomberg
China Guodian may build coal- and gas-fired power plants, along with hydro, solar, wind and nuclear projects, the state- run company said in a statement
China Guodian Corporation To Invest 20B Yuan In Hainan ProvinceCapitalVue

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Sempra Generation Invests in 250-MW Colorado Wind Farm – MarketWatch (press release)

Sempra Generation Invests in 250-MW Colorado Wind Farm
MarketWatch (press release)
Sempra Generation operates and maintains a fleet of natural gas-fueled power plants, and is a leading developer of solar and wind facilities that serve US

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Study: Wind Energy Could Fulfill 24% of India’s Power Demand by 2030 – CleanTechnica


PublicCEO.com (blog)
Study: Wind Energy Could Fulfill 24% of India's Power Demand by 2030
CleanTechnica
level revolution in the wind energy sector similar to the National Solar Mission which aims at installing 20000 MW of solar energy power plants by 2022.
Lewes considers wind energyDelmarva Daily Times
Portugal Makes Leaps in Renewable EnergyCollegeNews
The next big wind: made in the USA?SmartPlanet.com (blog)

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Ford to utilize solar energy in Wayne plant to produce Focus – The Detroit News


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Sempra Generation Activates First Block of Solar Panels at Nevada Solar Farm – MarketWatch (press release)

Sempra Generation Activates First Block of Solar Panels at Nevada Solar Farm
MarketWatch (press release)
Sempra Generation operates and maintains a fleet of natural gas-fueled power plants, and develops solar and wind facilities that serve US markets.

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Schneider Power to Commence Construction of Arthur Wind Farm – MarketWatch (press release)

Schneider Power to Commence Construction of Arthur Wind Farm
MarketWatch (press release)
Quantum's portfolio encompasses solar module manufacturing, wind and solar energy generation power plants, and clean, energy efficient hybrid-electric,

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