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Negotiators from nearly every country in the world closed COP28 with a decision that-for the first time-formally recognizes the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels to achieve Paris Agreement [...]The post COP28 Concludes with Landmark Decision to Shift Away from Fossil Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.

According to a guidebook issued by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) multi-mission laboratory, microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources [...]The post Microgrids a Win for Both Owners and Grid Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a construction permit for Kairos Power's 35-MWth Hermes molten salt non-power" demonstration reactor, which the firm has proposed to build at theEast Tennessee [...]The post Kairos' Hermes Secures First NRC Green Light for Advanced Nuclear Non-LWR Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova said the company's turbines will play a major role in supporting renewable energy in Spain through a collaboration with Forestalia, one of that country's leading clean energy developers. [...]The post GE Vernova, Forestalia Reach Deal for Wind Farms in Spain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country's economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. [...]The post South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Massachusetts-based group developing an energy storage system to support renewable energy resources is moving forward with plans for a prototype facility outside Boston. Fourth Power on Dec. 12 said [...]The post Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct [...]The post Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In an era defined by environmental consciousness and a pressing need to reduce our carbon emissions, renewable energy has emerged as the shining beacon of hope for a sustainable future. [...]The post Advanced Energy Storage: Linchpin for a Renewable Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An estimated 90% of software products used to manage the U.S. power grid contains code contributions" from Russian or Chinese developers. The finding from cyber risk management solution firm Fortress [...]The post Report: Power Sector Supply Chain Dependent on Adversaries appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) announced on Dec. 6 that China's independently developed high-temperature gas-cooled modular pebble bed (HTR-PM) reactor demonstrator had commenced commercial operation. The HTR-PM project was constructed [...]The post Impressive Milestones Achieved on Chinese Advanced Nuclear Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Wood Mackenzie research group said the U.S. solar sector is expected to add a record 33 GW of [...]The post Report: U.S. Adds 33 GW of New Solar Capacity in 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

More and more businesses are looking to use renewable energy as they set decarbonization goals, with public companies often pushed by shareholders to adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. [...]The post The POWER Interview: Tech-Enabled Financing Supports Solar Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There's growing global recognition that a net-zero world is inevitable, with ever-increasing investments in clean technologies and strong consumer support for sustainably-minded companies. As the transition to a carbon-free future [...]The post Energy Efficiency Is Demand-Side Solution Needed to Protect the Grid and Save Businesses Money appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said the U.S. is ready to work with other governments on research and development of nuclear fusion, as part of efforts to produce more carbon-free [...]The post U.S. Set to Lead Global Research for Nuclear Fusion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Investments in renewable energy resources across the U.S. continue to grow, supported by increased federal funding, legislation that improves project economics, and growing demand for cleaner energy. Deloitte, which provides [...]The post Deloitte Report Highlights Growth in Renewables, Challenges for 2024 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. and 21 other countries have said they want to triple the global generation capacity of nuclear power by mid-century. The pledge, announced Dec. 2 at the United Nations' [...]The post 22 Countries, Including U.S., Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Colorado-based cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association will accelerate the closure of a coal-fired unit in the northwestern part of the state, and also announced a retirement date for an [...]The post Tri-State Closing Arizona, Colorado Coal Plants Early, Investing in More Renewables appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The need for flexibility, sustainability, reliability, and resiliency in the electricity sector is bringing varied technologies together in the power generation mix. Hybrid power plants are increasingly partThe post Energy Storage, VPPs Accelerate Growth in Hybrid Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The use of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is growing as more homeowners and businesses take control of their energy needs and look for ways to make their electricity supply [...]The post The POWER Interview: New Solar Technology Increasing Efficiency, Power Density appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Despite its ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine in early November gave state nuclear operator Energoatom the green light to operate Unit 1 of the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant for 10 more years. The approvalThe post Nuclear's Glimmer Ushers in Spate of Lifetime Extensions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Have you noticed more electric vehicles (EVs) driving around your neighborhood? According to Kelley Blue Book's Electric Vehicle Sales Report Q3 2023," EV sales volume in the U.S. set a new record inThe post How Power Companies Can Ride the EV Wave for New Revenue appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Upgraded equipment, new software, and innovations to serve both residential, and commercial and industrial customers are changing the solar power industry. Decentralized power generation continues to growThe post Technology Advancements Support Distributed Solar Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Despite a dismal outlook for coal, countries with substantial coal fleets are intensifying efforts to develop new technologies and operational capabilities to improve coal power's environmental impactThe post What's New in Coal Power Innovation? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power companies need precise weather forecasts for a variety of reasons. Several companies specialize in providing the type of weather information utilities need to accurately predict resource availability andThe post The Importance of Accurate Weather Prediction for Power Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Indonesian officials said they would increase their use of renewable energy and move away from coal-fired power generation in order to receive funding from an international public and private decarbonizationThe post Indonesia Outlines Plans for Coal Power, Renewables appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The World Bank on Oct. 25 granted South Africa a $1 billion developmental policy loan (DPL) as a significant measure to help the country address its debilitating energy crisis, and encourage it to transitionThe post World Bank Approves $1B Loan to Advance South Africa's Power Sector Reforms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In July 2014, the Department of Homeland Security mandated that utilities meet requirements and measures outlined in the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC's) critical infrastructure protection (CIP) standards. These [...]The post Next-Generation Ballistic Protection Ensures Long-Term Utility Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are a few great reasons that utilities and the energy industry, in general, are looking for the next big thing. Whether that's in distributed energy generation or demand flexibility [...]The post Virtual Power Plants: The Next Operational Model for Electricity Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russian government-affiliated hackers orchestrated cyberattacks that targeted Ukraine's electrical grid and energy infrastructure. In early March of last year, one cyberattack successfully [...]The post Bolstering Power Grid Cybersecurity in an Era of Hybrid Threats appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Kenya Set to Expand Hydropower Project. Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) said it received approval from government officials to move forward with the Gogo hydropower redevelopment project. The GogoThe post POWER Digest [December 2023] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New climate legislation in California, known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 7. The law-the first of its kind in the U.S.-requires theThe post California Climate Bill Targets Business, Utility Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A growing number of companies across the telecom, utilities, renewable energy, and other industries are discovering the value that deployment operations management systems can bring to operations andThe post How Emerging Cloud Software Supports Renewable Energy O&M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations designed to support agriculture across the European Union (EU) received a boost in late October. BayWa r.e., a major Germany-based renewable energy developer, announced itThe post BayWa r.e. Supporting Solar Power for Agriculture Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A pioneering 3.5-MW enhanced geothermal system (EGS) in northern Nevada that demonstrated the ability to drill, complete, and operate horizontal wells is now operational. Project Red, co-developed by Fervo Energy [...]The post Innovative Enhanced Geothermal System Begins Operations in Nevada appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. One of the key ingredients in concrete is Portland cement. The American Concrete Institute explains that Portland cement is [...]The post How Coal Fly Ash Is Reducing CO2 Emissions and Improving Concrete appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power has successfully demonstrated partial load and full load combustion of a fuel blend with 30% hydrogen (by volume) in a grid-connected J-series Air-Cooled (JAC) gas turbine. The achievement [...]The post MHI, Mitsubishi Power Report Breakthroughs for Hydrogen Combustion, Ammonia Burners appeared first on POWER Magazine.

We've come a long way since the first waterwheel in 200 BC. Renewable energy sources now make up about 30% of the world's generated power and are set to more [...]The post Converged Field Area Networks: Modernizing the Grid for a Sustainable Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Spanning several regions of Cameroon where 55% of the population live in poverty, grid connectivity is limited and the power supply is unreliable. However, a new project, which will extend [...]The post New 225-kV Transmission Lines and Substations Provide Reliable Power Supply to Impoverished Regions of Cameroon appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Cambodian energy official said the country no longer plans to build a coal-fired power plant along the nation's southwest coast, and will instead move forward with a natural gas-fired [...]The post Cambodia Cancels Coal Plant in Favor of Gas-Fired Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

With states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii beginning to execute their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program plans, utilities within these states are rapidly coordinating the electrical power requirements [...]The post How Electric Utilities Are Enabling Transportation Electrification at Scale appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Recent events in the wind power industry, all occurring on a single day, provide a snapshot of the sector's challenges and opportunities heading into 2024. Orsted, the world's largest developer [...]The post Wind Project Approvals, Tax Credits Look to Outpace Macroeconomic and Supply Chain Headwinds in 2024 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Westinghouse's first customer for its eVinci microreactor-a flagship 5-MWe/13-MWth nuclear battery"-is poised to be the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), Canada's second-largest research and technology organization. SRC-a Saskatchewan government Treasury Board [...]The post Westinghouse Secures First Customer for eVinci Nuclear Microreactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

For many years, the National Hydropower Association has designated August 24 as National Hydropower Day in the U.S. In honor of the occasion, POWER is highlighting a variety of things [...]The post 5 Things You Didn't Know About Hydropower appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Compressed air is vitally important to all power plants. Although in some cases it is used simply for convenience, such as when operating certain pneumatic tools, in other cases, compressed [...]The post Five Energy-Saving Tips for Compressed Air Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

You often hear it said that government should be run more like a business. But a senior industry executive with cabinet-level experience in the Reagan and Bush II administrations explains why it's not that simple.The post 25 Differences Between Private Sector and Government Managers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NRG Energy has appointed the chair of its board of directors, Dr.Lawrence Coben, as its interim president and CEO and appointed four new independent directors to its board, signaling a [...]The post NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor-Influenced Shuffle appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PROENERGY, a global peaking-power solutions provider based in Sedalia, Missouri, released a new 48-MW aeroderivative gas turbine designed to quickly respond to gaps in power supply and demand. The PE6000 [...]The post New Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Offering Hits the Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has fabricated roughly two dozen commercial-grade fuel pellets of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) uranium dioxide (UO2), the Department of Energy (DOE) revealed on Nov. 20. The [...]The post INL Achieves Fabrication of Commercial-Grade Specialized Nuclear Fuel Pellets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Speaking at the 5th annual India Coal Conference in New Delhi, FutureCoal CEO Michelle Manook said, Government and finance policies, which embrace a cancel coal' mantra, are short-sighted and undermine [...]The post FutureCoal CEO Suggests Cancel Coal' Mantra Is Short-Sighted, Abated Coal Solutions Must Be Part of Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated a new enabling" pathway to achieve and sustain a dramatic transformation of the nation's evolving grid-through its power electronics fabric, with the realization [...]The post Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.