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Electric-gas turbine hybrid begins powering Calgary
Enmax is rolling out Canada’s first hybrid turbine at its Crossfield, Alta., generator site to help power the city of Calgary. The electric-gas hybrid combines one of the three natural gas-powered turbines at the Crossfield Energy Centre with an industrial battery system from GE Renewable Energy. The hybrid turbine came online in May, a company spokesperson said. “Through advancements like Canada’s first hybrid electric gas turbine, we continue to take a leadership role in building Alberta’s lower carbon future,” Lonnie Enns, Enmax senior vice-president, said in a statement. “We believe battery storage ... (full story)