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Terrestrial Energy USA announces that the Company has informed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“USNRC”) of its plans to license a small modular, advanced nuclear reactor in the United States. TEUSA intends to commence pre-application interactions with the USNRC in 2017, a process which will lead to an IMSR400 Design Certification application in accordance with 10 CFR Part 52, or a Construction Permit in accordance with 10 CFR Part 50. TEUSA intends to make its licensing application to the agency in late 2019.…

Executives from Gulf Power and Coronal Energy joined officials from Eglin Air Force Base and Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Saufley for the installation of the first two solar photovoltaic panels on two solar projects. Along with a third project at NAS Whiting Field's NOLF Holley, they together make up the 120MWac Gulf Coast Solar Center Portfolio. When complete, the 120MWac portfolio will include approximately 1.5 million solar panels and generate enough electricity to power…

Vivint Solar has expanded availability of its solar energy systems into New Hampshire, with services beginning in the Manchester, Nashua and Concord areas. "We're pleased to bring affordable solar power to New Hampshire residents," said David Bywater, CEO of Vivint Solar. "This latest expansion underscores the strong demand for alternative energy sources across the U.S. and gives the people of New Hampshire the opportunity to save money on their utility bills while helping the environment." Through Vivint Solar,…

Canadian Solar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has reached commercial operation of the adjacent 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria 2 solar projects located in Kern County, California. "With the help of our trusted partners, the Astoria projects will power more than 40,000 homes with clean energy," said Dr. Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Solar. "These projects, which began operating in late 2016, are part of Recurrent Energy's milestone 1.2 GW 2016…

Small modern Nuclear reactor commercial power plant design certification application was submitted to U.S National Regulatory Commision (NRC) by NuScale Power. The reactor technology could deliver a safe, flexible and carbon-free power solution with more energy diversity. The NuScale’s small modular reactors include scalable plants. The facility output can be incrementally increased depending upon the demand. The technology’s operational flexibility can also be integrated with other carbon-free renewable energy sources…

Red Rock Solar plant was unveiled to the public. APS developed and will own and operate the 40 MW photovoltaic plant. Arizona State University (ASU) and PayPal will purchase energy from APS which will be equivalent to the amount Red Rock is projected to generate. Daniel Froetscher, APS Senior Vice President of Transmission, Distribution and Customers said that construction of Red Rock is a great example of how they partner with their commercial customers to find innovative and sustainable solutions that can help them…

The Tennessee Valley Authority today named Mike Balduzzi its senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, effective January 23. Reporting to Joe Grimes, executive vice president, generation, Balduzzi will be responsible for leading, operating and optimizing TVA’s nuclear fleet as part of its diverse portfolio of energy generation. “Mike’s effective leadership and strong operational experience have helped us focus on achieving operational excellence throughout the organization,” Grimes said.  “His expansive…

Great River Energy, a wholesale energy provider to 28 member distribution cooperatives across Minnesota, recently signed a purchase power agreement with an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources LLC for a new 300-megawatt (MW) wind project to be built in south-central North Dakota. Construction on the Emmons-Logan wind project is slated to begin in 2019 and to be completed by the end of that year. It will feature 133 General Electric wind turbines in Emmons and Logan counties that are capable of generating enough clean,…

Nordex receives two new orders in the US for PTC qualifying components corresponding to value of nearly EUR 62 million (USD 65 million). The manufacturer has secured one order from an IPP based in the US, which is featuring Safe Harbor components for turbines of the Delta platform. The second order was placed by a European utility and involves turbine components of the AW125/3000 platform. According to the “safe harbour” terms, the orders qualify future projects placed in service by these customers until 2020 for a…

Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power today announced the acquisition of two wind facilities in Texas – the 174-megawatt (MW) Salt Fork Wind Facility and the 126-MW Tyler Bluff Wind Facility – from EDF Renewable Energy. With these acquisitions, Southern Power owns more than 1,000 MW of wind power, growing its wholesale renewable portfolio to more than 3,000 MW. “Southern Power is committed to strategically growing our wind generation portfolio,” said Southern Power President and CEO Buzz Miller. “We are proud to…