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Why microgrids with hydrogen for backup power will create significant benefits for consumers and utilities. The energy grid in the U.S., particularly in regions like California, Texas, and the Northeast, [...]The post Microgrids With Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Most of the 440 operable nuclear power plants (NPPs) currently deployed worldwide have long been recognized as potential targets for attack by enemy military forces or terrorists. Such an attack [...]The post An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The deciding factor in the artificial intelligence (AI) race may come down to our ability to provide new data centers what they need most: massive amounts of constantly available electricity. [...]The post Nuclear Is the Key to Winning AI Race appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy and technology sectors are merging, the demand for power is surging, and the battle lines that have defined energy policy debates for decades are being overtaken by events. [...]The post It's Time to Build American Energy-but It's Getting Late appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The federal government in 2021 passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIIJA), which allocated $8 billion in funding to establish hydrogen hubs at multiple locations across the U.S. [...]The post Hydrogen at a Crossroads: What's Next for U.S. Infrastructure? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Modern power plants have many critical demands, including the need for more efficient energy management, enhanced safety and security, and reduced power consumption. Integrating a smart boiler system is essential [...]The post Benefits, Challenges of Integrating Smart Boiler Systems at Modern Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Managing the different oils and greases that make up your lubricant arsenal is a daunting task. Most power generation facilities employ a lubricant champion to keep those products carefully sorted [...]The post Give Your Lubricant Champion the Support They Deserve appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power.Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group's overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 GW. The gas-fired plants are located in the U.S. Northeast and Texas, the company said Monday.The post NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Today's energy resilience toolkit includes a growing array of technologies, including diesel generators, natural gas systems, lithium-ion battery storage, solar-plus-battery microgrids-and now, a new class of hydrogen-based solutions that generate clean electricity from moisture in the air. No single option is universally ideal, but understanding their strengths and applications can help communities build more robust and flexible emergency energy strategies.The post Rethinking Emergency Power: Hydrogen and the Future of Disaster Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are crucial grid management technologies in today's modern power delivery system. ADMS integrates multiple utility operational systems into [...]The post How ADMS and DERMS Are Delivering Smarter Solutions for Utilities and Customers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India's green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities.The post India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ontario's provincial government has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin construction on the first of four BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Darlington New Nuclear [...]The post Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on May 7 told lawmakers that the Department of Energy (DOE) is entering what he called a golden era of American energy dominance," outlining [...]The post DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has submitted the first portion of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to build a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor [...]The post TVA Submits First Portion of Construction Permit Application to NRC for Clinch River BWRX-300 SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

On April 28, 2025, at 12:33 p.m. local time, a significant blackout affected the entire Iberian Peninsula, plunging Spain and Portugal into darkness. During a webcast on May 6, Sean [...]The post Understanding the April 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Early Analysis and Lessons Learned appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A nuclear power project developer said it has a deal with Google, with the technology company agreeing to commit funding for at least three projects that each would have 600 MW of generation capacity. Elementl Power, founded in 2022 and based in Greer, South Carolina, on May 7 said Google would help the company move toward its goal of bringing more than 10 GW of nuclear power capacity online by 2035.The post Google Will Fund Three Nuclear Projects with Elementl Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

District energy systems can accelerate decarbonization of buildings in cities. The clock is ticking for building owners in U.S. cities that have enacted performance standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [...]The post How Building Owners Can Achieve Performance Standards with District Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Residents to benefit from 75 MW of new renewable energy resources Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast casual restaurant company cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food, [...]The post Nexamp and Chipotle Partner to Expand Community Solar Access with 15 New Solar Farms Across the Country appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enverus, an energy-dedicated, software-as-a-service company that leverages generative artificial intelligence across its solutions, has released its 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook, a comprehensive collection of power generation and transmission projects that show requests to connect to the U.S. power grid.The post Enverus Releases 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A group of attorneys general from 17 states, along with the District of Columbia, is suing the Trump administration over the president's move to suspend leasing and permitting of new U.S. wind energy projects.The post 17 States Sue Trump Over Halt to Wind Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has inaugurated the company's 200-MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park, in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA's Scarlet I Solar Energy Park-a 200-MW solar farm with and 40 MW/160 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS)-which achieved commercial operation in 2024.The post EDP Renewables Brings Second Phase of California Solar Farm Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Abundance Energy, sonnen, and Energywell Technology Licensing on May 6 said they will work together on development of behind-the-meter, battery-enabled VPPs. The program is designed to support retail energy customers of Texas-based Abundance Energy, while also providing support for the state's power grid.The post Sonnen, Energy Groups Join for Major Texas VPP Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In late March, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced it would eliminate four efficiency standards enacted during the Biden administration. In addition, the Trump administration has issued statements suggesting that the power to choose appliances and energy-efficiency standards should not belong to the federal government, setting the stage for a state-level approach.The post Policy on Energy Efficiency Moving to States-Here's What to Know appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Sunraycer Renewables LLC, a developer, owner and operator of clean energy power sites, on May 1 announced the execution of two Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements with Meta Platforms for Sunraycer's [...]The post Sunraycer, Meta Have Deal for Two Texas Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are revolutionizing our power grids, dramatically enhancing resilience, and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This technological evolution promises a [...]The post Fire Suppression in Battery Energy Storage Systems: Why Immersion Cooling Offers a Safer Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Since 2024, America's airwaves have been flooded with phrases like nuclear renaissance" and drill, baby, drill." Energy affordability has occupied the minds of the president, state legislators, regulators, energy suppliers, [...]The post The Erosion of Energy Affordability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. stands at a critical juncture. We're experiencing electric load growth for the first time in decades, as fierce global competition reshapes the energy landscape. Nuclear power, both the [...]The post The Next Five Years Will Define U.S. Nuclear's Fate appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy experts think solar power still has a bright future, even as challenges impact the industry. Power generation from solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has increased dramatically over the past few years thanks to the need for less-costly power, and for cleaner forms of energy.The post Innovation Continues to Drive Growth in Solar Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As hydrogen production scales up, power professionals must weigh where-and when-it fits into a decarbonized grid. For now, experts say real progress may depend on addressing structural bottlenecks: projectThe post Hydrogen's Power Play: What Comes After the Hype appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As electric vehicles (EVs) surge in popularity, many American homeowners are discovering a hidden obstacle to the EV transition: the aging electrical infrastructure of the nation's housing stock. WhileThe post How PG&E Is Supporting EV Growth Without Expensive Grid and Home Upgrades appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Government officials in Germany are supporting development of a nuclear fusion pilot plant. Officials have said they want nuclear fusion to be a priority of the country's energy agenda, barely two years after the country decommissioned its last three operating nuclear power plants in April 2023 at the direction of then-chancellor Angela Merkel.The post Groups Collaborate on Projects for Fusion Energy in Germany appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Modern pumping systems and precision control valves are revolutionizing how power generation facilities manage their critical fluid systems, delivering substantial energy savings, reduced emissions, andThe post Optimizing Power Plant Performance: Innovations in Pump Efficiency and Flow Control appeared first on POWER Magazine.

While Alberta's historical energy legacy has been defined by coal and crude oil, the Canadian province has embraced renewables and carbon capture over the past two decades, and is now exploring small modularThe post Alberta's Deregulated Grid Is Bracing for 11 GW of New Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Major German BESS Project Closes Financing. Energy transition bank NORD/LB announced it has closed an 87 million ($94 million) financing package with Nofar Energy for construction of a 104.5-MW/209-MWhThe post POWER Digest [May 2025] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Plant wastewater is not only an increasing environmental concern, but improper monitoring and treatment may lead to unexpected operations and maintenance problems as well. I have a question MrsThe post Marnie Surfaceblow: The Scrubber Corrosion Case: How Manganese Disrupted Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Electrification is about offsetting energy coming directly from fossil fuels with electrons. And it's a key strategy to support decarbonization across sectors. Depending on the generation mix providing the electrons, the amount of decarbonization may vary. But wherever a customer has electrified their energy usage, they stand to benefit from future deployments of clean generation resources.The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Market Incentives Can Drive Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into office for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025. That means April 30 marks his 100th day back in office. A lot has [...]The post What Trump's First 100 Days Have Meant to the Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Clean energy is accelerating, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a major driver. It introduced the largest package of federal clean energy tax incentives in U.S. history, with significant [...]The post Making Clean Energy Credits Count: What the IRA Means for Your Bottom Line appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Alliant Energy said a 200-MW solar facility in Linn County, Iowa, was recently brought online. The Pleasant Creek Solar installation-renamed after being known as Duane Arnold Solar during development and [...]The post Alliant Energy Brings Iowa's Largest Solar Farm Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Aggreko said it has launched a 500-kW liquid-cooled resistive load bank, purpose-built for liquid-to-liquid data center commissioning and testing for North American customers. The energy solutions group said the load [...]The post Aggreko Expands Data Center Solutions with Liquid-Cooled Load Bank appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Pittsburgh International Airport, in partnership with Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and IMG Energy Solutions, a Liberty Energy company, on April 29 announced an expansion of a solar field as part of the airport's energy innovation plans. The project marks DLC's first power purchase agreement, boosting local energy production and economic development while making clean energy more accessible for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region.The post Energy Companies Join to Expand Solar at Pittsburgh Airport appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The commercial solar industry, now more than 50 years old, is facing a pivotal moment. Years of rapid growth-driven by exponentially falling costs and rising demand-are running up against global supply chain instability, geopolitical tensions, and structural vulnerabilities in the latest module designs.The post Solar and Steel Offer Resilience Against Breakage, Tariffs, Supply Chain Woes appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As wind and solar dominate global investment in renewable energy, hydropower's potential to enhance grid resilience and expand energy supply remains largely untapped, and that potential is only expanding with the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).The post Modernizing Hydropower to Maximize Its Potential appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The clean energy transition is progressing rapidly, but this extraordinary transformation is not without its challenges: outdated power grids and a lack of balancing technology means that we are wasting [...]The post The Key to More Clean Energy? Wasting Less of It appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG, a member of the GMC-Instruments Group, extends the functionality of its mains analyzers, introducing the new PME radio modules 3P and 3PN, which make full-fledged energy [...]The post New Radio Modules Boost Energy Data Acquisition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Recent executive actions announced by President Trump will go a long way in restoring the reliability of America's electric grid, which has been eroding due to green energy policies and [...]The post Trump's Latest Actions Can Make America's Grid Reliable appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories recently announced the release of the LINAM UGFI Underground Fault Indicator, a product of the E. O. Schweitzer Manufacturing facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The innovative device [...]The post SEL Introduces the LINAM UGFI Underground Fault Indicator appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova will install new equipment at a power plant in Iraq, its first use of the company's upgraded AGP XPAND technology. The latest version is an evolution of GE Vernova's Advanced Gas Path (AGP) system introduced more than a decade ago on the company's 9E.03 fleet to boost gas turbine capacity.The post GE Vernova Boosting Gas Turbine Capacity With Technology Upgrade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utility Global, a clean hydrogen production group, announced it will partner with Hanwha Corp. E&C Division to carry out a preliminary front-end engineering (pre-FEED) and design study for the deployment of its proprietary H2Gen system at wastewater treatment plants in South Korea.The post Utility Global, Hanwha Collaborate on Hydrogen Production Using Biogas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. power sector stands at a juncture, facing a confluence of factors that are poised to trigger an era of unprecedented growth and necessitate a large influx of capital. Driven by the increasing demand from data centers, the reshoring of manufacturing, and electrification across transportation, heating, and industry, the demand for electricity is rising at a pace unseen in recent decades.The post Funding the Power Surge: Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Investment in the U.S. Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.