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February 06, 2014

NRG Energy to build renewable energy system for Sir Richard Branson
Princeton NJ (SPX) Feb 06, 2014
NRG Energy and Virgin Limited Edition have announced the entry into a cutting-edge Diesel Reduction Agreement for the provision of renewable power to Necker Island. Pursuant to this Agreement, NRG will develop a renewables-driven micro-grid for the entire island, supplying high quality, reliable electricity powered at least 75% by an integrated array of solar, wind and energy storage technologies. This system will be supported by new energy efficiency and energy control automation designed to redu ... read more

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