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Saft batteries provide vital energy buffer for Terracon’s Energy Container for renewable energy applications
Saft Sunica.plus rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries have been specified by Terracon Energy gmbh to provide the vital energy buffer for a transportable ‘Energy Container’ designed to provide an almost instant source of up to 10 kW of renewable energy in remote locations. The Terracon Energy Container integrates a complete hybrid renewable power system - comprising wind generator, photovoltaic (PV) modules, diesel generator, batteries... [more]
Wind turbine to deliver renewable energy on Olympic Park site
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has held an industry day for the contract to design and construct a wind turbine on the Olympic Park site. The turbine, to be located at Eton Manor in the north of the Olympic Park, will play a key role in delivering renewable energy to the Olympic Park and be a visible symbol of London 2012’s commitment to deliver a truly sustainable Games. Companies at the briefing were given details of the contract curre... [more]
Emera and National Grid to partner on the development of the Northeast Energy Link transmission connection
Emera Inc. and National Grid have announced their intention to partner on the development of the Northeast Energy Link transmission connection. National Grid will join Emera Inc. and Spectra Energy, who are working to evaluate the feasibility of a new electric transmission line from northern Maine and Maritime Canada to supply energy to the southern New England market. The Northeast Energy Link would provide the New England market with new ... [more]
Alstom to build GT26 420 MW combined cycle power plant
Alstom has signed a full turnkey contract with independent power producer Electrabel France, a Suez Group company, for the construction of a GT26-based, 420 MW combined cycle power plant. The new plant will be constructed in Fos-sur-Mer, near Marseilles, in the south of France. The Alstom contract value is over 270 million euros. This new project will be Suez ’s first combined cycle power plant in France and its second GT26-based power plant i... [more]
AREVA wins DEWA contract for two high-voltage substations in Dubai
AREVA has signed a 150 million euro contract with DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) for the delivery of two high-voltage (400 kV) substations in Dubai. AREVA’s substations will help DEWA meet the Emirate’s increasing demand for electricity due to its rapid urban expansion. The contract was awarded in partnership with Hyundai Heavy Industries that will supply four power transformers. DEWA chose AREVA thanks to the group’s project... [more]
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