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News - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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* Angra II to remain offline for repair works - Eletronuclear - Brazil
Brazilian federal nuclear company Eletrobras Eletronuclear does not know when the 1.35GW Angra II nuclear plant will be reconnected to the national grid after one of the facility's generators malfunctioned, a spokesperson for the firm told BNamericas.
"The backup diesel generator 7 went faulty, and engineers are now assessing the situation. It might have to be replaced by a new one," the spokesperson said.
Angra II was disconnected in the evening of April 26. There was no risk of a radioactive ... more
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Angra_II_to_remain_offline_for_repair_works_-_Eletronuclear/184887676
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* Dr Helder QueirozProfessor - UFRJ<p><em>Brazilian authorities are being forced to deal with an increasing number of issues as they plan the country's energy future. From environmental opposition to the massive Belo Monte hydro projec... more
http://www.bnamericas.com/interviews/electricpower/Dr_Helder_Queiroz_,UFRJ,/184887676
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* Government's 2020 goal would require 500MW/y of new renewable capacity - 04-26-2010 - Chile
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Government*s_2020_goal_would_require_500MW_y_of_new_renewable_capacity/184887676
* Winners of renewables auction could tap CAF funds - 04-23-2010 - Peru
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Winners_of_renewables_auction_could_tap_CAF_funds/184887676
* Three new nuclear plants by 2020 would be reasonable - analyst - 04-22-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Three_new_nuclear_plants_by_2020_would_be_reasonable_-_analyst/184887676
* Edelnor preps to carry out sub-transmission investment plan - 04-21-2010 - Peru
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Edelnor_preps_to_carry_out_sub-transmission_investment_plan/184887676
* Eletrobras-led Norte Energia wins Belo Monte bid - 04-20-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Eletrobras-led_Norte_Energia_wins_Belo_Monte_bid/184887676
* Independent regulatory body next step in nuclear process - 04-19-2010 - Chile
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Independent_regulatory_body_next_step_in_nuclear_process/184887676
* IDB tapped for San Jacinto-Tizate geothermal expansion project - 04-16-2010 - Nicaragua
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/IDB_tapped_for_San_Jacinto-Tizate_geothermal_expansion_project/184887676
* Belo Monte set to overcome obstacles - analyst - 04-15-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Belo_Monte_set_to_overcome_obstacles_-_analyst/184887676
* NGO calls on CFE to restart national nuclear program - 04-14-2010 - Mexico
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/NGO_calls_on_CFE_to_restart_national_nuclear_program/184887676
* Sale of state's share in Edelnor could raise US$875mn - 04-13-2010 - Chile
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Sale_of_state*s_share_in_Edelnor_could_raise_US*875mn1/184887676
* Hidrotoapi to relaunch Toachi-Pilatón hydro tender - 04-12-2010 - Ecuador
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Hidrotoapi_calls_off_Toachi-Pilaton_tender/184887676
* La Rumorosa I wind plant passes first earthquake test - 04-09-2010 - Mexico
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/La_Rumorosa_I_wind_plant_passes_first_earthquake_test/184887676
* Belo Monte facing serious threats after contractors drop out - 04-08-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Belo_Monte_facing_serious_threats_after_contractors_drop_out/184887676
* Belo Monte project violates environmental laws, state prosecutor says - 04-07-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Belo_Monte_project_violates_environmental_laws,_state_prosecutor_says/184887676
* Change in HidroAysén leadership could expedite project approval - analyst - 04-06-2010 - Chile
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Change_in_HidroAysen_leadership_could_expedite_project_approval_-_analyst/184887676
* Ende aims to secure Sur, La Paz thermo funds this year - 04-05-2010 - Bolivia
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Ende_aims_to_secure_Sur,_La_Paz_thermo_funds_this_year/184887676
* New consortium could fight for Belo Monte - ministry - 04-01-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/New_consortium_could_fight_for_Belo_Monte_-_ministry/184887676
* Jaguar 300MW plant to begin operations in 2013 - 03-31-2010 - Guatemala
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Jaguar_300MW_plant_to_begin_operations_in_2013/184887676
* Ministry to rework geothermal law regulation - 03-30-2010 - Peru
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Ministry_to_rework_geothermal_law_regulation/184887676
* Furnas delaying grid modernization - Aneel - 03-29-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Furnas_delaying_grid_modernization_-_Aneel/184887676
* Sempra eyes power sales to CFE - executive - 03-26-2010 - Mexico
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Sempra_eyes_power_sales_to_CFE_-_executive/184887676
* Kallpa fires up new capacity at Chilca, adds 198MW - 03-25-2010 - Peru
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Kallpa_fires_up_new_capacity_at_Chilca,_adds_198MW/184887676
* Government aims to end Ande monopoly, proposes PPPs to overhaul sector - 03-24-2010 - Paraguay
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Government_aims_to_end_Ande_monopoly,_proposes_PPPs_to_overhaul_sector/184887676
* Power sector unlikely to see consolidation wave - analyst - 03-23-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Power_sector_unlikely_to_see_consolidation_wave_-_analyst/184887676
* Enarsa opens economic bids for renewables tender - 03-22-2010 - Argentina
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Enarsa_opens_economic_bids_for_renewables_tender/184887676
* IDB set to increase financing for renewable energy projects - 03-19-2010 - Regional
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/IDB_set_to_increase_financing_for_renewable_energy_projects/184887676
* TCU raises Belo Monte price ceiling to 83 reais/MWh - 03-18-2010 - Brazil
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/TCU_raises_Belo_Monte_price_ceiling_to_83_reais_MWh/184887676
* Minister affirms commitment to renewable energy following earthquake - 03-17-2010 - Chile
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Minister_affirms_commitment_to_renewable_energy_following_earthquake/184887676
* Isagen submits supply proposal to Edelca, downplays El Niño impact - 03-16-2010 - Colombia, Venezuela
http://www.bnamericas.com/news/electricpower/Isagen_submits_supply_proposal_to_Edelca,_downplays_El_Nino_impact/184887676
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