Solar power generation

Japan lifts power outage warning, but supply outlook fragile

By MARI YAMAGUCHIMarch 23, 2022 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region Wednesday as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline.

Maine utility proposes settlement with regulator on solar

January 10, 2022 GMT

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine power company said Monday it has proposed a settlement with a state regulator in which it pledges to reduce delays in hooking up solar projects.

Central Maine Power said the settlement would allow it to improve deployment of solar power generation across its service area.

University of Minnesota asks state for nearly $1 billion

December 27, 2021 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is asking legislators for almost $1 billion in funding next year.

World’s First High-Frequency Decentralized Energy Market Helps Drive Port of Rotterdam’s Energy Transition

October 5, 2020 GMT

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and LONDON, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The first high-frequency decentralized energy trading platform was successfully piloted at the Port of Rotterdam. Jointly developed by S&P Global Platts and BlockLab, Distro is a new microgrid electricity trading platform that leverages both Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain's distributed ledger technology.

Bill encouraging solar power growth goes into law

April 25, 2014 GMT

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A bill that aims to boost solar power development in Maine has gone into law without Gov. Paul LePage's signature.

The bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli directs the Public Utilities Commission to study the value of solar power generation in Maine.