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06/28/2004
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Spare parts shortages are causing problems with power generation in Iraq: Still, as power demand rises over the summer here, the official said, "we are not able to chase the demand target as fast as it's growing." Iraqis Laud New Turbine, Despite Shortfalls (via New York Times (Free Registration Required))
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06/25/2004
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Rural China gets on the grid: The Niyi township government donated the diesel generator -- the village is too far above the river for hydro -- but keeping it running is the responsibility of the locals. Twice a year, each of the nine families of the village must trudge down the gorge to the road to buy diesel fuel, then carry it home on the back of a donkey. Each household contributes about $4 per month to cover the costs. Out of the Dark in Rural China (via MSNBC)
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06/18/2004
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Breaker Failure causes nuclear plant to shut down:Nuclear regulators were concerned that diesel generators that are supposed to provide backup power did not do so, said Victor Dricks, a spokesman for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nuclear regulators inspect Palo Verde, plant remains inoperable (via SignOnSanDiego.com)
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06/16/2004
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Australia is cutting taxes on fuels for, among other things, diesel generators:PRIMARY industries, road builders and even horse breeders will benefit from a $1.5 billion cut in fuel excise announced by Prime Minister John Howard today. Excise on some other fuels used by households for heating or power generation, such as kerosene, will also be abolished. Primary industry tax cut gains (via The Australian)
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06/15/2004
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The installation at Myeka High School has the capacity to deliver an estimated 13 cubic meters of gas daily, enough to produce 18kWh per day for computers and lighting. The biogas can be used as fuel for a 3kW modified diesel generator, which runs on a mixture of 20% diesel and 80% biogas. South African High School Turns Waste into Power (via AllAfrica.com)
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06/14/2004
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North County Times reports that a rat knocked out power for 14,000 people.A rodent was blamed for an electrical outage that knocked out the power to more than 14,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers for several hours today, a utility official said. Malfunction leaves thousands without power
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06/11/2004
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thewmurchannel.com reports another storm in the northeast:
The storm took out power across the state. A generator in HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital failed, and the hospital called the fire department for assistance. Some of the patients were on oxygen, but power was restored within 10 minutes.
Storm Fells Trees, Knocks Out Power
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06/11/2004
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Siskiyou Daily News reports a power outage caused by starlings."It is very unusual for starlings to short out a transformer because their bodies are so small," LaBriere said. "Their wingtips must have touched across the phases." First power outage caused by starlings
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06/03/2004
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Here's a report from Frost & Sullivan about long term growth estimates for the generator set industry in North America:"The efforts of cell phone and wireless service providers to offer wider and more reliable network have led to the increase in demand for back-up generators for retrofitting old cellular towers and equipping newly-erected ones," says Gamble. "The 2003 blackout also served as a wake-up call for many end users on the importance of having long-running back-up power." North American Generator Set Manufacturers in Quest for Long-Term Growth
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06/02/2004
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News 8 in Austin reports: A working air conditioner on the first day of June is a big welcome for William Glass with temperatures peaking close to 100 degrees.
"You really don't realize how much you need electricity 'til you don't have it," Glass said.
That was the case for 2,300 homes and businesses in South Austin. The power went out at noon.
South Austin Power Zapped Again
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