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A UK-based nuclear energy group is working with an Italian technology company to support decarbonization of the chemical industry, including hydrogen production. The agreement announced Jan. 10 between newcleo, a [...]The post Nuclear, Sustainable Tech Groups Join to Decarbonize Hydrogen, Chemical Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A report published by the Pueblo Innovative Energy Solutions Advisory Committee (PIESAC) says the closure of Comanche Unit 3, a coal-fired power plant capable of generating about 800 MW gross, [...]The post Study Finds Advanced Nuclear Is the Clear Winner' to Replace Comanche Coal-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PJM has urged Talen Energy to delay its deactivation of two of four units at the 840-MW coal, oil, and gas-fired Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station in Maryland until transmission [...]The post PJM Urges Delayed Retirement of 840-MW Fossil Fuel Power Plant, Citing Reliability Impacts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The UK may be poised to become the first European country to launch domestic production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU). New funding announced by the country's government this week signifies [...]The post UK Eyes Domestic HALEU Nuclear Fuel Production as Global Interest Ramps Up appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NuScale Power, among the best-known companies developing small modular reactor (SMR) technology, said it would cut 28% of its workforce as the company looks to save $50 million to $60 [...]The post SMR Leader NuScale Cuts 154 Jobs as Nuclear Company Restructures appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Operators of utility-scale commercial solar farms know the importance of predictive maintenance for their installations. Being proactive when it comes to developing operations and maintenance (O&M) programs can help operators [...]The post The POWER Interview: Predictive Maintenance Key for Solid Solar Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the face of unprecedented weather events driven by climate change, the global electrical utilities sector is grappling with disruptions, and the state of Texas in particular has been significantly [...]The post What Texas Can Learn from Australia-How VPPs Are Saving Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The history of electric cooperatives is one of individuals striving to improve their local communities. Perhaps the most inspiring electric cooperative formation was initiated by Peggi Timm. Timm, whose accomplishments [...]The post How PG&E Almost Became the Nation's Largest Cooperative appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Independent power company Globeleq and Kenya's state-owned Geothermal Development Co. (GDC) are readying to launch construction of the 35-MW Menengai II geothermal project in Kenya's Nakuru County. When completed in [...]The post Green Light for Second Geothermal Power Project in Kenya's Menengai Field appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AES Corp. has ended operations at one of the group's four remaining natural gas-fired power plants in California. AES on Dec. 31 shut down its 1,300-MW Redondo Beach Generating Station, [...]The post AES Closes California Natural Gas-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

JERA, the largest power generation company in Japan, said the 112-MW Ishikari Bay New Port offshore wind farm has entered commercial operation. The utility, along with Green Power Investment Corp. [...]The post Japan's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Now Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Varnish is one of the most widespread issues in power plants. It's the hard, oil-insoluble organic residue that cannot be easily removed from mechanical components. It typically occurs in turbines [...]The post A Proactive Approach to Treating Varnish Can Prevent Significant Downtime at Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said three new natural gas-fired units entered commercial operation on Dec. 31 at the Paradise Combined Cycle Plant near Drakesboro, Kentucky (Figure 1). Natural gas [...]The post Three Combustion Turbines Added to TVA's Paradise Site, More to Come at Other Locations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mexico's expansion of its power generation capacity, particularly from natural gas, continues as GE Vernova and Iberdrola Mexico on Jan. 3 announced the start of commercial operation of the 766-MW [...]The post GE Vernova, Iberdrola Mexico Bring New Gas-Fired Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) will award credits under its Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) program to bolster the continued operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Units 1 and 2, [...]The post DOE Awards Civil Nuclear Credits to Diablo Canyon appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Avangrid said the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind installation sent electricity to the power grid for the first time late on Jan. 2. The companies [...]The post Vineyard Wind Delivers First Power to New England Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Avangrid, the U.S.-based unit of Spanish energy giant Iberdrola, said it has terminated its planned acquisition of New Mexico utility PNM Resources after failing to receive final approval for the [...]The post Iberdrola Terminates $8 Billion Deal to Acquire New Mexico Utility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

State-run media in China reported that a facility there has begun testing production of ethanol through the use of coal, rather than using crops such as corn or sugar cane [...]The post China Increasing Coal Use to Produce Ethanol appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fifty years after the first global oil shock in 1973, the world's energy sector is again facing high geopolitical tensions and uncertainty-though this time around, pressures are coming from multipleThe post A Multi-Dimensional Crisis: Six Global Power Sector Trends to Watch appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has been following trendsThe post Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Finland-based energy group has installed a pilot project at an industrial park in the country, touting it as a first-of-its-kind system supported by the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exaum, founded inThe post AI-Optimized Grid Balancing Pilot Launched in Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Data analysis is helping operators in the solar power sector develop more efficient systems that optimize operations and deliver cost savings. Utilities and other developers of solar power installations knowThe post Dialing in Data Key to Developing Successful Predictive Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The growing urgency to address climate change by policymakers, industry, and investors appears to have reinvigorated carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment. More than 50 CCS facilities at power plants areThe post Capturing Progress: The State of CCS in the Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) touted its success at the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the group noting it has deployed more than 100The post Nigeria Group Announces More Mini-Grid Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. power grid is in need of an upgrade and the federal government knows it. Much of the electric grid was built in the 1960s and 1970s, according to a paper published by the U.S. Department of Energy'sThe post Enhancing the U.S. Electric Grid to Meet the Nation's Growing Power Needs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Azerbaijan's First Utility-Scale Solar Project Online. Officials in Azerbaijan in November announced the country's first and largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant is now operating. TheThe post POWER Digest [January 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

To understand what the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is, it helps to understand how the North American electric power system is configured. The contiguous U.S. is comprised of [...]The post What Is ERCOT and What Does It Do? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of the Treasury has released proposed regulations and guidance defining a tax credit for the production of clean hydrogen," a significant supply-side incentive that is part of the [...]The post Treasury's Proposed Clean Hydrogen PTC Rule Disappoints Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The small modular reactor (SMR) concept has long been viewed by many within the nuclear sector and by policymakers as somewhat of an arriviste-an upstart with bold promises but lacking [...]The post 2023: A Transformative Year for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

POWER magazine's website gets millions of pageviews every year. Looking over the stats from 2023, the following five articles were the most-viewed by our audience, which includes many power industry [...]The post POWER's Top 5 Posts from 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Boilers obviously play an important role in the power generation industry, providing the mechanism to convert heat produced by burning fuel into steam that can be used to drive a [...]The post A Boiler for Any Occasion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Steam power drove the Industrial Revolution, freeing manufacturers from the need to set up their factories near water power sources. Industrial steam is still largely used across various verticals, including [...]The post Transforming Industrial Power by Electrifying Steam appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India's Adani Group announced more development of renewable energy, with the company on Dec. 27 saying its Adani Green Energy arm has received $300 million for the transfer of a [...]The post India's Adani Group Announces $1 Billion Investment in Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Germany-based RWE, among the world's leading companies in development of offshore wind energy, said it will acquire three major projects off the East Anglia coast of the UK from Sweden's [...]The post RWE Buying Offshore Wind Projects from Vattenfall in $1.2 Billion Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has unanimously approved the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO's) Day-Ahead Market Enhancements (DAME) and Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) proposal, effectively allowing new market options [...]The post FERC Approves CAISO Day-Ahead Market Enhancements, EDAM Proposals appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Energy may be poised to become a crucial equipment and consulting partner for Oklo's Aurora powerhouse, a liquid metal-cooled fast nuclear reactor. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) Oklo unveiled [...]The post Siemens Energy Poised to Partner with Oklo on Aurora Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) module maker is moving some of its manufacturing to the U.S. Mumbai-based Waaree Energies on Dec. 21 said it would build its first U.S.-based facility [...]The post India's Largest Solar PV Manufacturer Planning U.S. Factory appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. is facing energy and climate challenges on multiple fronts. Rising energy costs, extreme weather events, and a transition away from fossil fuels have placed increasing pressure on governmentsand [...]The post Rooftop Solar Important Piece of Fight Against Climate Change appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the face of escalating climate concerns, the U.S. is grappling with the dual challenges of advancing clean energy initiatives and establishing effective organic waste management strategies. A year since [...]The post Streamlining Clean Energy Approvals and Organic Waste Legislation for a Sustainable Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The seven European countries that make up the Pentalateral Energy Forum-Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland-will strive for the decarbonization of their interconnected electricity system by 2035. [...]The post Seven European Countries Set Ambitious But Necessary' Target to Decarbonize Power System by 2035 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Life cycle analysis or assessments (LCAs) are a quintessential tool for power and utility industry professionals and tradespeople. They determine the environmental and financial value of new technologies. Consumer products [...]The post Shining Light on Life Cycle Analysis for Renewable Energy Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An iconic coal refuse power plant in West Virginia that burns gob-basically dirt-and pond fines as part of a complex environmental solution to address coal waste is stepping up efforts [...]The post A Coal Refuse Power Plant Is Pioneering an AI-Driven Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Work continues on what would be the largest hydropower project in Angola, a $5.2 billion run-of-river power station that Angolan officials have said could come online as early as 2026. [...]The post Major Hydropower Project Moves Forward in Angola appeared first on POWER Magazine.

With the transition to electric vehicles, utilities are becoming the new gasoline wholesalers" as they provide critical fuel for transportation. Understanding their complex energy rate structures could make or break [...]The post The Demand Charge Dilemma at EV Charging Stations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Construction of what would be the largest solar array in Kentucky is underway. National Grid Renewables on Dec. 14 said the company's 160-MW Unbridled project, located in Webster and Henderson [...]The post Construction Underway on Kentucky's Largest Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Growth in the solar power sector is being driven not only by ever-larger utility-scale farms, but also by growth in distributed generation. This smaller-scale use of solar energy is being [...]The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Data-Driven Solar Solutions Key to Grid Stability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. energy sector has a bullseye on its back. Whether it's nation-state hackers or domestic terrorists, the level of malicious activity directed against the sector has reached an all-time [...]The post Powering Through Requires Securing the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Following a difficult period for the renewable energy industry, firms must begin prioritising foreign exchange (FX) risk management against the rising threat of currency movements. It has been a tough [...]The post How Renewable Energy Companies Can Address Increasing Foreign Exchange Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant can continue operating at least through much of 2030 after state energy regulators on Dec. 14 voted to keep the facility open an additional five [...]The post California Regulators Vote to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open Another Five Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy transition is an increasingly important trend, not just for power generation but also for communities across the U.S. As regions that have been dependent on hydrocarbons begin to [...]The post Community Solar Drives Energy Transition in Longtime Fossil-Fuel Region appeared first on POWER Magazine.