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2010 News
January 20, 2010
Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study 
The Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study examines the operational impact of up to 20-30% energy penetration of wind on the power system in the Eastern Interconnect of the United States.
January 18, 2010
SolarReserve signs PPA for 100-Megawatt CSP Project
A California-based energy developer has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to sell electricity generated by a 100-megawatt concentrating solar power project. The project, to be located in Nevada, will use a molten-salt storage system and provide jobs and tax revenue for the south-central region of the state.
January 12, 2010
DOE/NREL/MASSCEC Develop New Blade Test Facility
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) premier wind technology research facility, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), is providing the expertise to design and construct the nation’s newest wind research facility – the Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC).
January 8, 2010
Energy Data Available Anywhere, Any Time
New Internet site allows organizations to share energy data.
January 6, 2010
PV Mapping Project Gathering Data, Evolving
A new photovoltaic (PV) mapping project is collecting data from across the country so that users can better understand historical and current trends in the PV market. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Market Analysis group is spearheading the Web-based project, which is a collaborative effort between government, industry, and the public. Users may add their own PV installation data, browse data entered by others, and view statistics.
January 5, 2010
Updated Report Details an Emerging CPV Industry
After incorporating feedback from the industry, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has updated a report that assesses the status of the rapidly growing concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) industry.
