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LCG, May 30, 2025--NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale), a leading provider of advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, yesterday announced that it has received design approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its uprated 77 MW power modules. NuScale states that it remains the only SMR technology company with design approval from the NRC, and the company remains on track for deployment by 2030, with 50- and 77-MW SMR options.
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LCG, May 29, 2025--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an analysis yesterday showing that the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of the state, is increasing its curtailment of the rapidly growing solar- and wind-powered generation facilities in order to balance electricity supply and demand, which is necessary to maintain a stable electric system.
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Industry News
Wind Turbine Manufacturers Stress Need for Congress to Extend the PTC
LCG, April 23, 2008--Representatives of four of the largest wind turbine manufacturers spoke Monday at a meeting organized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to highlight the need for Congress to proceed rapidly and extend the renewable energy production tax credit (PTC).
Historically, Congress has frequently acted at the last minute to extend the PTC or even let the PTC lapse in some years. The impact has been a boom-bust cycle for the wind industry in the U.S.
Representatives of GE Energy, Gamesa, Siemens and Vestas outlined their justification for quick action by Congress to extend the PTC, which is now set to expire December 31, 2008. The PTC provides an incentive of approximately two cents per kWh generated to renewable energy facilities, including wind, as well as closed-loop biomass, solar, and geothermal facilities. The incentive is available for a period of up to ten years, given the facility commences operation prior the expiration of the PTC.
Representatives of the wind turbine manufacturers touted the growing wind industry in the U.S. and the need to support it. According to the press release, the wind energy industry has created 45,000 jobs for Americans, including 10,000 new jobs in 2007. Furthermore in 2007, six new wind manufacturing plants opened in 2007, and plans for eight more were announced.
With regards to actual installation of renewable energy facilities, approximately 5,200 MW of wind generation was installed last year, setting a new record. At the end of 2007, the total installed capacity in the U.S. was 16,818 MW.
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