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California-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and nonprofit charitable organization Citizens Energy Corp. are partnering on a proposed investment program that expects to provide more than $450 million to [...]The post PG&E, Citizens Energy Program Will Fund Grid Investments, Benefit Ratepayers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed to sharply reduce its hourly service fees-by more than 50%-for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants in a move designed to incentivize innovation [...]The post NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Last Energy has formally launched the UK's nuclear site licensing (NSL) process for plans to develop four 20-MWe microreactors in South Wales, becoming the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer [...]The post Last Energy Secures UK Nuclear Licensing Milestone for South Wales SMR Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Researchers from Duke University have said that integrating more flexibility into U.S. power grids could help provide the energy needed to power future load growth, particularly the electricity needed to [...]The post Duke Researchers: Grid Flexibility Key to Accommodate Load Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy major Invenergy and telecom company Verizon are moving forward with power purchase agreements (PPAs) involving 640 MW of solar energy from projects across four states. The deals announced Feb. [...]The post Invenergy, Verizon Expand PPAs for Solar Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth's orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this space-based solar array never faces nighttime, clouds, or atmospheric interference. [...]The post Space-Based Solar Power: The Future of 24/7 Clean Energy Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel cells wants to build what the company's president called multi-gigawatt" electrolyzer projects in India. Sanjay Shrestha, president of New York-based Plug Power, in [...]The post Plug Power Plans Major Hydrogen Production Plants in India appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has published a study that supports use of a new type of chemical battery system for energy [...]The post Chinese Research Group Unveils New Lithium-Hydrogen Battery System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Yamanashi Prefectural Government in Japan and Washington, D.C.-headquartered SGH2 Energy have formalized an agreement to promote green hydrogen-related initiatives in the Fuji Five Lakes region. The area near Mount [...]The post U.S. Hydrogen Production Group Leads Major Japanese Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power management company Eaton said it is helping address the critical shortage of transformers, along with record demand for its solutions from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers, [...]The post Eaton Increasing Transformer Manufacturing with South Carolina Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Between plummeting temperatures and surging demand, the record-breaking Arctic blast that swept across the Northeast in January put power suppliers to the test. Their success in managing the volatility traces [...]The post Why Forecast Accuracy Makes or Breaks Power Suppliers in Today's Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Bloom Energy, known for its fuel cell technology, announced a partnership with industrial gas company Chart Industries that will see the companies collaborate on carbon capture technology. Chart, a [...]The post Bloom Energy, Chart Industries Announce Partnership for Carbon Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S.-based Energy Vault has announced an agreement with the State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria in Australia for the delivery and integration of a 100-MW/200-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) [...]The post BESS Project Supports Australian Renewable Energy Park appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nearly every utility in the world has embarked on their own journey of digital transformation, using data to help make processes faster and more efficient. Traditionally, utility data has been [...]The post How Utilities Can Activate Data to Improve Asset Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power announced it secured an order to supply two of the company's M701JAC gas turbines along with other equipment for gas-fired power plant project in Morocco. The company, the [...]The post Mitsubishi Will Supply Turbines for Major Gas-Fired Plant in Morocco appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The pursuit of energy from fusion technology has taken another step forward, with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) entering into a cooperative agreement with Type One Energy to jointly develop [...]The post TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power grids operate like an intricate ballet of energy generation and consumption that must remain perfectly balanced at all times. The grid maintains a steady frequency (60 Hz in North [...]The post A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Amanda Neuenfeldt is the energy management system (EMS) modeling lead engineer at Actalent, a global company specializing in engineering and sciences services, along with talent solutions. Neuenfeldt works with emerging [...]The post The POWER Interview: Using Data, Device Models, and More to Support the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas-based oil and gas major Energy Transfer said the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Colorado-based CloudBurst Data Centers for the energy supply to serve a data center [...]The post Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology giant Microsoft is buying nearly 400 MW of power from three new utility-scale solar projects in Illinois and Texas. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) on Feb. 10 said [...]The post Microsoft Buying Power From Three EDP Renewables' Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Designing, building, and maintaining the network of power transmission lines and associated infrastructure that delivers electricity across the U.S. is a complex task. It involves disparate components, from thermal power [...]The post The POWER Interview: Enhancing Reliability of the U.S. Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As power plants confront aging infrastructure, surging demand, and the sweeping changes of rapid electrification, operations and maintenance (O&M) are being redefined to tackle unprecedented challenges andThe post The Evolving State of Power Plant O&M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are many ways to enhance power grid and power plant reliability, including the implementation of advanced control strategies, proactive maintenance programs, and modern technologies for early detectionThe post The POWER Interview: Emerson Exec Discusses Grid Enhancements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enhancing the transmission and distribution of electricity is a priority to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply, as demand increases and grid challenges mount. Providing more electricity to meetThe post Software, Hardware, Innovation All Needed to Upgrade the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Effective maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices are vital for reliable turbine operation. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D scanning are transforming MRO processesThe post Turbine MRO Best Practices: Expert Guide to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical toThe post O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is transforming power plant operations by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation to prevent costly equipment failures. Learn about real-worldThe post Cut Downtime and Costs with Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Here's How appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utilities and power grid operators walk a fine line when it comes to providing reliable and resilient power while also protecting valuable assets in the electricity transmission and distribution system. PowerThe post Building Better Ways to Keep the Lights On appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Like many other household goods, the average monthly residential electric bill in the U.S. continues to increase. In 2024, bills hit an average of $182, an 8% increase over the [...]The post Demonstrating Electricity Value: Customer Satisfaction as a Utility Business Strategy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Torus and Rocky Mountain Power, following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), on Feb. 7 released additional technical details about the integration of Torus's commercial energy storage [...]The post Rocky Mountain Power, Torus Will Deploy Grid-Scale Energy Storage Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

With nearly 60% of the state's electricity generated from solar, wind, and geothermal energy, California is well past the halfway mark to its goal of 100% renewable power generation by [...]The post It's Time to Think Differently About Energy Storage and California's Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Several U.S. utilities in recent months have said they plan to keep coal-fired units in their generation fleets operating past their scheduled retirement dates, in most cases citing increased demand [...]The post U.S. Coal Plants Get Reprieve as Market and Policies Change appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the world accelerates toward an electrified future driven by renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs),and industrial electrification, energy distribution grids face unprecedented challenges. From gridoverloads and delays in connecting distributed [...]The post A Renewed Vision for the Energy Grid: Turning Challenges into Opportunities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Arizona's three major electric power utilities said they will collaborate to explore adding more nuclear power generation in the state, possibly placing small modular reactors (SMRs) or building large reactor [...]The post Arizona Utilities Announce Effort to Add More In-State Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enel North America announced it has a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 115-MW portion of the Rockhaven wind farm in Murray and Carter counties, Oklahoma. As power demand increases [...]The post Enel, Meta Announce PPA for Oklahoma Wind Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Focused Energy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California have announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to develop a model simulating the behavior of [...]The post Focused Energy, Livermore Lab Join in Support of Fusion Research appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power has proposed a pivot toward extending the life of several existing coal and natural gas-fired power plants into the late 2030s-well beyond previous retirement timelines-citing [...]The post Georgia Power to Keep Coal, Gas Power Plants Running Longer as Demand Climbs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers with which it plans to explore building and operating small modular reactor plants (SMRs) at its Texas A&M-RELLIS campus near College [...]The post Texas A&M Launches SMR Energy Proving Ground' with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear power plant outages demand efficiency, safety, and a high level of coordination to execute time-critical tasks and bring plants back online quickly. When a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant faced [...]The post Streamlining Outage Efficiency at a Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As policies and regulations are adjusted to reflect a new presidential administration, the U.S. needs to unleash its full energy potential by embracing nuclear power. With opinions and regulations historically [...]The post Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Kinematics, an Arizona-headquartered global group focused on intelligent motion control, said it has completed its acquisition of P4Q. Kinematics on Feb. 4 said it will now integrate P4Q's high-performance electronics [...]The post Major Solar Tracker Technology Deal as Kinematics Completes Acquisition of P4Q appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 highlight a critical vulnerability in disaster response: power failure. With insured losses potentially reaching $45 billion and more than 170,000 residents displaced, reliable [...]The post Could Space Solar Power Play a Key Role in Disaster Relief? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Senate in a 59-38 vote has confirmed Colorado-based oil and gas executive Chris Wright as secretary of the Dept. of Energy (DOE). Seven Democrats, including both Michael Bennet [...]The post Oil and Gas Exec Wright Confirmed to Lead DOE appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Xcel Energy said the company's coal-fired Harrington Generating Station in Amarillo, Texas should fully complete its transition to burning natural gas in May. Harrington, whose three units have 1,018 MW [...]The post Xcel Says Coal-Fired Texas Plant's Conversion to Natural Gas Nearly Complete appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The recent fire at the Moss Landing battery storage facility in California, operated by Vistra, has raised concerns in the energy industry, raising critical questions about the safety and future [...]The post Building a Safer Storage Industry After the Moss Landing Fire appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Shipping nuclear propulsion start-up CORE POWER, which in November of last year announced a deal with Westinghouse for design and development of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs), has hired an [...]The post CORE POWER Hires Engineering Firm to Support Floating Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Lightsource bp announced two solar power projects in Texas with a combined 288 MW of generation capacity are now online, pushing the company's operational fleet in that state to more [...]The post Lightsource bp Brings 288-MW Solar Portfolio in Texas Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The rapid rise of data centers has put many power industry demand forecasters on edge. Some predict the power-hungry nature of the facilities will quickly create problems for utilities and [...]The post Data Centers Consume 3% of Energy in Europe: Understand Geographic Hotspots and How AI Is Reshaping Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI), and data and cloud services increases, the U.S. is seeing a rapid rise in data center development and a surge in demand for [...]The post Five Things to Know About Power Supply to Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mattiq, a Chicago, Illinois-headquartered clean chemistry company, on Jan. 30 announced a strategic partnership with global metals company Heraeus Precious Metals to develop and commercialize advanced electrocatalyst materials for green [...]The post Mattiq Partners With Heraeus to Advance Electrocatalyst Innovation for Hydrogen Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.