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NuScale Power Achieves Standard Design Approval from NRC for 77 MW SMR

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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EIA Presents Analysis of California's Solar and Wind Power Curtailment Challenges

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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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Joint Venture Agreement with RES Americas for Michigan Wind Project

LCG, October 20, 2015-Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. yesterday announced a joint agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) to develop the 150-MW Deerfield Wind Energy Project in central Michigan. The project, which is currently under construction, is scheduled to commence commercial operation at the end of 2016.

The Deerfield Wind Energy Project is located on the Thumb of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and the site includes approximately 20,000 acres of leased land. The project will use 44 Vestas V110-2.0 wind turbines and 28 Vestas V110-2.2 turbines. The annual generation is projected to be 555.2 GWH. The estimated total project cost is approximately $303 million.

The power generated by the Deerfield Wind Energy Project will be purchased by Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc., a local electric distribution utility, under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
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