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A coal-fired power plant in South Korea will use equipment from GE Vernova's Gas Power business as the facility switches to burn natural gas as soon as 2027. GE Vernova [...]The post GE Will Support Major South Korean Coal-to-Gas Conversion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Grid operators across the U.S. report they are largely prepared for the total solar eclipse that will pass over a large swath of North America on April 8, though they [...]The post Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Owners and operators of thermal and renewable energy infrastructure are navigating new and emerging risks due to digitization of the grid, an uncertain regulatory landscape, and changing environmental and weather [...]The post Management Strategies Needed as Power Sector Faces Increasing Risk appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Tantalus Systems, a grid modernization technology company focused on helping utilities harness the power of data, said Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) selected its Grid Modernization Platform (TGMP) to modernize the [...]The post Utility's Grid Modernization Efforts Leverage Community's Investment in Fiber-to-the-Home Network appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Support for battery energy storage, and manufacturing of equipment for the electrification of transportation, is spurring construction of battery factories across the U.S. American Battery Factory, a leader in development [...]The post The POWER Interview: American Battery Factory Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear energy is surging back in a big way. Case in point: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's comments last week on plans to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan. [...]The post Nuclear Energy Seeing a Resurgence Unlike Any Other appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In 2002, the government of Saudi Arabia moved to step up the private sector's role in the kingdom's economy by opening the production of power and desalinated water. Saudi firms [...]The post ACWA Power: Crossroads for Exponential Growth in Power and Water appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In recent years, concerns about the lengthy interconnection queue have dominated headlines. This queue has emerged as a major obstacle to adding new generating facilities to the U.S. power grid. [...]The post What FERC Order 2023 Means for the Interconnection Queue appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has moved to retire its iconic 1.3-GW Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it-with notable urgency-with a 1.5-GW modern complex featuring a [...]The post TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Sweden-based renewable energy developer, in partnership with the investment arm of Ingka Group-the biggest IKEA retailer-has been issued a permit for construction of a 5.5-GW offshore wind project that [...]The post Major Offshore Wind Project Part of Swedish Renewable Energy Surge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp., has been selected by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional transmission operator for large parts [...]The post ATXI Chosen to Develop Grid Reliability Project in Northern Missouri appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Sunnova Energy International Inc., an adaptive energy services company, announced continued investments and expansion to its virtual power plant (VPP) network, providing increased reliability, reduced emissions, and lower costs. With [...]The post Virtual Power Plant Network Supports the Grid and Compensates Customers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Marking the completion of its spin-off from GE, GE Vernova began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 2 as an independent company singularly focused" on accelerating the [...]The post A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut appeared first on POWER Magazine.

From the beginning of the electrification evolution, the U.S. has struggled to keep up with the Chinese battery giants, and has also fallen behind Europe in some battery production and [...]The post Improving Lithium-Ion Batteries with Silicon Anode Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The future of gas turbines and hydrogen are intricately intertwined. Gas turbine manufacturers know that they need their equipment to be ready to operate on higher levels of hydrogen as electrolysis technologyThe post Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) have long held promise. New developments suggest dramatic progress may be on the horizon. Can innovation feasibly overcome technical and economic hurdles that haveThe post Delving Deeper: New Optimism for Enhanced Geothermal Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Portugal has a goal to produce at least 80% of its electricity from renewable energy resources by 2050. Several companies are investing in the country's power infrastructure, including Powin, anThe post BESS Projects Boost Clean Energy in Europe appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based platforms have taken the world by storm. Perhaps the best known of these is ChatGPT. OpenAI, the company that developed the innovative chatbot, released the tool widely toThe post AI Is Not Only a Thing of the Future, It's Also a Thing of the Present appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India in March began fuel loading at a 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial phase for the second stage of the country's ambitiousThe post Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India's Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As power generation embraces digitization, and looks for more reliability and flexibility, the need for advanced instrumentation and control systems grows. Power plant operators know the importance ofThe post Modern Control Systems Provide Insights for Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. coal power plant emissions in 2023 showed dramatic reductions in air pollutants, owing mainly to coal plant closures. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), compared to 2022, [...]The post The Big Picture: Coal Controls [Infographic] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GA Drilling, ZeroGeo Energy Collaborate on Deep Geothermal Power Project. Geothermal drilling technology company GA Drilling and ZeroGeo Energy GmbH in February announced the companies have a memorandum ofThe post POWER Digest [April 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India's state-owned energy company NTPC said the company produced a record amount of electricity on an annual basis over the past fiscal year, with the utility's coal-fired power stations recording [...]The post India Energy Giant Posts Record Electricity Output, Mostly From Coal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Two German energy companies said they shut down seven coal-fired power plants over the Easter holiday weekend, taking more than 3,000 MW of generation capacity offline for decommissioning. The German [...]The post Germany Shutters Seven More Coal-Fired Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Chinese wind turbine makers continue to pace the global market, taking four of the top five spots in a ranking of the world's top manufacturers of both onshore and offshore [...]The post Chinese Companies Continue to Dominate Global Wind Turbine Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The state-owned nuclear energy group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in supporting nuclear power projects in Europe. The news comes just weeks after the fourth unit [...]The post UAE Considers Investment in European Nuclear Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A significant disconnect between political rhetoric and the practical realities of energy production is posing an insidious hurdle for the future of power, former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) has warned. [...]The post Landrieu: Politics Not Aligned with Energy Reality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

America faces many energy-related challenges going forward, but none is more important than the need to modernize the U.S. electric grid-but right now the permitting process for building out and [...]The post Three Steps to Modernize America's Electric Grid and Unlock the Green Energy Economy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AccuWeather's team of expert meteorologists is warning people and businesses to start preparing for a frenzy of tropical activity that could have major impacts on the U.S. this hurricane season. [...]The post Coastal Utilities Warned of Potentially Explosive' 2024 Hurricane Season appeared first on POWER Magazine.

CPS Energy will acquire Talen Energy's 1.7-GW portfolio-comprising three natural gas-fired power plants-in the Texas market for $785 million. The nation's largest municipally owned power entity on March 27 said [...]The post CPS Energy to Acquire Talen's 1.7-GW Gas Power Fleet in Texas for $785M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office(LPO) announced a conditional commitment of up to $1.52 billion for a loan guarantee to Holtec Palisades LLC to finance the restoration [...]The post Palisades Nuclear Plant on Path to Recommissioning by 2025 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The push for electrification of the transportation sector is being supported by companies making significant investments in charging infrastructure. These groups are taking innovative approaches, including utilizing solar power, to [...]The post Charging Corridors, Stations Will Support Heavy-Duty EV Trucks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Developments in communication technology, including software applications and new control hardware, are providing utilities the ability to monitor assets, analyze alarms, and control their power generation facilities remotely. Companies are [...]The post The POWER Interview: Remote Monitoring Key For Asset Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ubiquitous and secure access to business applications is critical to the energy industry. Compatibility with existing infrastructures and enabling remote workers with strong access management and control has made virtual [...]The post Solutions to Empower Global Energy Workforce and Boost Operational Effectiveness appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Eight engineering, procurement, and construction contract packages have been unveiled for the UK's Teesside-based Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), a landmark integrated project that could become one of the [...]The post UK Commercial Gas Power Project Equipped With Carbon Capture Unveils Contractors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The UK government has ambitions for 24 GW of nuclear energy by 2050 to help in providing energy security for the UK and for meeting its net-zero goals. Among groups [...]The post UK Companies See Major Opportunity in Nuclear Supply Chain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vietnam's renewable energy goals are taking a step forward with the installation of a wind farm that will feature the largest onshore wind turbine installed in the country to date. [...]The post New Wind Farm Part of Vietnam's Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Earth is a tremendous source of power. We're sitting on a dynamic ball of fire, from which only a few regions have been able to extract energy since the [...]The post Deep Geothermal Can Solve the Need for Baseload Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the midst of the energy transformation taking place around the world, lithium-ion batteries stand as pivotal components for both electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, demanding momentum in [...]The post Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: The Role of Silane in Silicon-Based Anode Materials appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the era of cloud computing, the immense potential of planned predictive maintenance (PPM) cannot be denied. Access to a broad range of application programming interfaces could revolutionise critical component [...]The post Combining the Digital and the Personal in CCPP Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A group established by Microsoft founder Bill Gates is preparing to begin construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants in June, according to the company's chief executive. Chris [...]The post Bill Gates' TerraPower Ready to Build New U.S. Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Electricity is an indispensable commodity in our modern society. It powers industries, businesses, and homes. With a flick of a switch, customers expect electricity to come through. To achieve this, [...]The post Key Considerations for a Successful PPE Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Maintenance plays a critical role in the energy/utility sector, ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of infrastructure such as power plants, transmission lines, and distribution networks. Regular maintenance activities help [...]The post AI Spare Parts Search for Maximized Maintenance Efficiency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its designation of an offshore wind energy area in the Gulf of Maine. The BOEM, in a notice published in [...]The post Offshore Wind Area Detailed for Gulf of Maine; New York Project Delivering Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The world's largest nuclear power plant, among the facilities taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, could be nearing a restart. Japanese media reported that on March 14, [...]The post Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Governments worldwide are investing in hydrogen production as a way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and help decarbonize the energy sector. The U.S. Dept. of Energy last year published [...]The post The POWER Interview: Advanced Technology For Hydrogen Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear regulatory agencies from the U.S., Canada, and the UK will collaborate on technical reviews and share best practices for advanced reactors and small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. The measure [...]The post U.S., UK, Canada Ink Trilateral Memo to Cooperate on Advanced Reactor Licensing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A major Indiana utility said it's preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its [...]The post Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The winter heating season, which is often defined as November through March in the U.S., is coming to an end with natural gas inventories 37% above the five-year average, according [...]The post U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Virtual power plants (VPPs), as aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources (DERs), can deliver grid services ranging from resource adequacy to reliability at scale-all while making energy more affordable. Yet, [...]The post Measure Twice, Cut Once-A Roadmap for Enabling VPPs Through Policy and Program Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.