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Cooking Microgrids: The Case for Application-specific Power Networks

Thanks to the virtuous confluence of technical and business forces, and driven by entrepreneurial startups, application-specific microgrids are coming. In common understanding, a microgrid is a smaller version of the existing macro-grid, and it delivers the same electricity as the latter does.

Federal Agency Takes Step Toward October Lease Sale of Two Geothermal Parcels in Nevada

The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) this week took the next step in the potential lease sale in October of two parcels in Mineral County, Nevada.

Nevada Governor Signs Bill Providing Legal Recognition of Blockchain

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval this week signed a billed that provides legal recognition of blockchain in satisfying the requirements for written records, specifically contracts.

Active Network Management Enables Addition of 8.5 MW of Renewables to Shetland Islands Grid

A five-year trial on Scotland’s Shetland Islands has shown that a system of demand-side management, large-scale energy storage and monitoring and control systems — together called active network management (ANM) — has allowed the addition of about 8.5 MW of renewables to the islands’ grid.

Recycled EV Batteries Will Be Paired with Residential Solar in UK Trial

A new trial in the UK will explore the performance of recycled EV batteries in residential solar+storage systems. U.K.-based Powervault this week said it reached an agreement to reuse Renault’s EV batteries in 50 trail units at homes of customers who already have solar installed. 

U.N. cap on North Korean coal exports could decrease North Korean export earnings

(Fri, 09 Jun 2017) In 2016, the almost $1.2 billion value of North Korea’s coal exports accounted for about 40% of their total export revenue. A cap imposed by the United Nations (U.N.) on imports of coal from North Korea would limit North Korea’s coal export earnings to about US $400 million in 2017, about one-third of the previous five-year average.

Petrofac signs framework agreement with Petroleum Development Oman

Petrofac has bagged a long-term contract from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to deliver support services for major oil and gas projects.

EMGS reports prefunding for multi-client acquisition in Norway

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has announced that the Company has entered
into prefunding agreements related to 3D CSEM data surveys in the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea in Norway using the conventional technology and the new Deep Blue source.

Senex supports Roma business with major contract

Senex Energy (Senex) has awarded a $3 million contract to Roma based business, Flower Earthmoving, as part of its Western Surat Gas Project.

Net Metering Poised for Comeback in Nevada; Solar Providers Look to Return to State

Following passage earlier this week of a bill to restore net metering in Nevada, Sunrun said it will re-enter the state’s solar market. AB 405 passed Nevada’s Assembly and Senate and now is awaiting Gov. Brian Sandoval’s signature.

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