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Infrastructure developer Black & Veatch announced the company has completed execution of a front-end engineering design (FEED) study for the Whitelee Green Hydrogen Project near Glasgow, Scotland. Whitelee is a proposed development by owner ScottishPower Energy Retail Limited. The contract was awarded to Black & Veatch in October 2024. The first phase of the project, [...]The post Black & Veatch Completes FEED Study for UK Hydrogen Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Veolia, a leading global integrated provider of environmental services, said it has completed the acquisition of Icetec, a Pennsylvania-based digital and distributed energy management company with more than 20 years of experience in generating quantified energy savings and operational improvement for customers. The tuck-in acquisition will complement Veolia's existing North American energy service offerings and [...]The post Veolia Acquires Icetec to Expand Digital and Distributed Energy Business appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The challenge posed by surging demand for electricity from data centers and high-performance computing facilities presents an ideal time for innovative energy solutions that efficiently improve grid reliability and increase the availability of clean, affordable electricity. Not only does the U.S. risk missing more than $100 billion of artificial intelligence (AI) market growth over the [...]The post Virtual Power Plants: How to Power the Energy Economy by Stretching Today's Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The name Mike Richter is well-known among hockey fans. Richter spent 15 years in the National Hockey League as a goalie for the New York Rangers, including in 1994 when he was a fixture in the net during the team's Stanley Cup winning season. Richter was also recognized as the most valuable player for the [...]The post Hockey Hall of Famer Champions Geothermal Innovation in NYC appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PPL Corp. and investment giant Blackstone Infrastructure have formed a joint venture to build, own, and operate natural gas combined-cycle generation plants in Pennsylvania specifically designed to serve data center loads through long-term energy service agreements (ESAs). The partnership, unveiled at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on July 15, represents a strategic [...]The post PPL, Blackstone Launch Major Gas-Fired Generation Venture Targeting Data Center Surge in Pennsylvania appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Georgia Public Service (PSC) Commission has unanimously approved Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), authorizing a massive energy expansion to accommodate what the utility calls extraordinary" growth in electricity demand. The PSC's approval on July 15 allows the Southern Co. subsidiary to proceed with major capacity extensions at its flagship coal, gas, and [...]The post PSC Greenlights Georgia Power Plan to Expand Coal, Gas, Nuclear, and Grid Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine.

General Motors (GM) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials, an agreement meant to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new U.S.-manufactured batteries from GM, and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles (EVs). This collaboration, announced July 16, marks a significant step toward taking GM's advanced battery technology beyond [...]The post GM, Redwood Materials Pursue Use of Vehicle Batteries for Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology giant Google announced the company will buy as much as 3 GW of hydropower generation capacity from Brookfield Renewable, an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management. The companies on July 15 said the deal is a "hydro framework agreement" that will support Google's goal of having data centers and other operations run continuously on carbon-free power.The post Google Signs Deal with Brookfield for 3 GW of Hydropower Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a landmark tariff structure requiring large new data center customers to pay for a minimum of 85% of their subscribed electricity usage-regardless of actual consumption-for up to 12 years. The measure marks a pivotal step in Ohio's efforts to address surging demand from hyperscale data centers [...]The post Regulator Approves AEP Ohio's Landmark Data Center Tariff appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Kansas regulators have given Evergy the go-ahead to raise the utility's rates to help finance construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants, along with a utility-scale solar power project, in the state.The post Kansas Regulators Back Plan for Two New Gas-Fired Plants, Along with Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the economic interests in the 484-MW Middletown Energy Center, a combined cycle natural gas power plant in Butler County, Ohio. The firm said on July 10 that the acquisition-structured through a series of transactions with a consortium of sellers-adds a [...]The post Private Equity Firm Moves to Secure Ohio Gas Power Plant as Demand for Firm Power Rallies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

At a remote substation in the Midwest, I watched recently as a team of cybersecurity specialists gathered not to fix a breach but to simulate one. The substation-a medium-impact test site built by one of the nation's largest utilities-has become a proving ground for the future of grid security. Before the North American Electric Reliability [...]The post OT Under Siege: Why Grid Control Systems Need a New Kind of Cyber Defense appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy solutions provider Ameresco announced a partnership with Alaska's Juneau Hydropower to develop, build, and operate a 19.8-MW hydropower station at Sweetheart Lake. The facility is located 33 miles south of downtown Juneau. The project also includes installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and more than 40 miles of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.The post Ameresco Partners with Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the backbone of modern energy systems, smart grids and digital substations promise efficiency and sustainability-but they also open the door to escalating cyberthreats. This article dives into a layered cybersecurity strategy that blends integrated vulnerability assessments, robust protocols, and defense-in-depth tactics. Packed with practical insights and a look at breakthrough technologies, it empowers utilities [...]The post Securing the Power Grid: Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart Energy Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

RENEW Energy Partners, a provider specializing in financing and deploying large-scale energy projects, has advanced the energy portfolio of Mass General Brigham (MGB), a nonprofit integrated healthcare system and biomedical research organization, with a major upgrade at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.The post RENEW Energy Partners Upgrades Healthcare System's Energy Portfolio appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It's no secret the solar industry has been stockpiling components such as panels and racking since before the Inflation Reduction Act. Under threat of a shortened runway to qualify for credits recently made reality with the passage of the reconciliation bill, the trend has very definitely accelerated.The post Rush Toward Another Safe Harbor' Begins for Solar Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. power sector seems to be increasingly pulled in two directions. While trundling toward rapid electrification, it is seeking to hold its ground on recent decarbonization triumphs. And while utilities and power companies are racing to add generation capacity, their prospects are limited by aging infrastructure and upended by supply chain constraints that have [...]The post We're Writing a New Chapter": Mitsubishi Power CEO Bill Newsom on AI, Gas Turbines, and the Path to Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new paper titled Facilitating Global Deployment of Floating Nuclear Power Plants" has been published by World Nuclear Association's Cooperation in Reactor Design Evaluation and Licensing (CORDEL) Working Group. This paper highlights the benefits of the technology and focuses on progress made in the regulatory space, which is required for their international deployment. The pledged [...]The post Nuclear at Sea: Navigating Regulatory Confluence appeared first on POWER Magazine.

County commissioners in North Dakota have signed off on a rezoning request from a local energy provider, a move that means a large coal-fired power plant could be used to supply electricity to a new industrial park.The post North Dakota's Largest Coal Plant Could Power Data Centers, Industrial Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, on July 7 announced that the 1,200-MWh Papago Storage facility in Maricopa County, Arizona, has reached commercial operation. The project is now dispatching stored energy to Arizona Public Service (APS), the state's largest electric utility, [...]The post Recurrent Energy Brings Major Arizona Energy Storage Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utilities operate in high-stakes environments where operational resilience, infrastructure reliability, and workforce efficiency are essential for maintaining uninterrupted service. Cutting-edge field service management technology enhances field operations, improves safety, and streamlines emergency response with scalable automation, seamless geographic information system (GIS) integration, and predictive field service intelligence, ensuring efficiency and reliability in even the most [...]The post Transforming Mission-Critical Utility Operations with Field Service Management Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova said the first of three blocks of a major natural gas-fired power plant in Taiwan is now online. The company on July 7 said the first 1.3-GW unit of the Hsinta power station is operating, part of the facility's transition from burning coal to using natural gas.The post GE Vernova Brings First 1.3-GW Block of Taiwan Gas-Fired Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A utility that serves customers in Missouri announced it plans to build an 800-MW natural gas-fired power plant, along with the company's first large-scale battery energy storage facility, at a site near St. Louis.The post Missouri Utility Plans New 800-MW Gas-Fired Plant, Will Include Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. is bracing for a reality where artificial intelligence and data centers overwhelm the power grid, and rightfully so, as America seeks to lead the global AI race. But this push is coming at the same time that the federal government is reshuffling fiscal priorities and prioritizing energy independence. While that dynamic may seem like a challenging juxtaposition, one thing is clear: regardless of political affiliation or preferred priority, if the U.S. wants to lead the world in AI, it must power it first.The post Unlocking Opportunities in AI Through Power Demand, Administration's Initiatives appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear microreactors developed separately by Westinghouse and Radiant are poised to become the first fueled designs tested at the Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) facility-the world's first dedicated microreactor test bed slated to open at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in early 2026. The first fueled experiment is expected to begin as early as spring 2026. [...]The post Westinghouse, Radiant Selected for First Fueled Nuclear Microreactor Tests at INL's DOME Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There is no room for missteps, miscommunication, or misunderstandings when it comes to nuclear maintenance. It demands precision, speed, and accountability. The tools and systems used during outages must function flawlessly, because when they don't, the cost is more than money-it's exposure, downtime, and slipping maintenance schedules. Some nuclear plants use a segmented model for [...]The post Why Nuclear Maintenance Equipment Requires a Single-Source Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A global energy infrastructure management group said one of its solar-plus-storage projects in the UK is now online. Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 1 said the 373-MW Cleve Hill Solar Park has started commercial operation, and represents the largest solar power and energy storage installation built to date in the UK. Quinbrook on Tuesday said [...]The post UK's Largest Solar Park Enters Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

WinningPOWER's highest honor, South Fork Wind-the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in U.S. federal waters-stands as a beacon for the power sector's ambition to forge new industries in theThe post A Transformative Dawn: South Fork Wind Leads America's Offshore Reboot appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In drought-prone Southern California, Burbank Water and Power has implemented a groundbreaking stormwater capture and reuse system that saves more than eight million gallons of water annually. ThisThe post Innovative Stormwater Improvement Project Strengthens Burbank's Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A diesel-powered rotary flywheel is at the heart of an innovative backup power system for the campus at the University of Washington. The University of Washington needed to bring new life to its 1960s-eraThe post Academic Undertaking: Upgrade Project Provides Uninterruptible Power Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Built on degraded tidal flats in China's Jiangsu Province, CHN Energy's Rudong project combines 400 MW of offshore photovoltaic generation, grid-scale battery storage, and green hydrogen production withThe post A Modern Blueprint for Coastal Power: China's Offshore Solar-Hydrogen Integration appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Chile is rapidly moving to build more power generation capacity, with much of that effort focused on renewable energy resources and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The country as part of that ambitionThe post Chile Focuses on Solar and Storage as Generation Capacity Expands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In an era where energy costs continue to rise and climate concerns intensify, the inefficiencies of traditional power generation have become increasingly difficult to ignore. Conventional power plants oftenThe post CHP and District Energy: Key Technologies for Efficiency and Grid Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. electric power sector is experiencing a surge in renewable energy deployment, yet the grid faces mounting pressure from skyrocketing demand and shifting federal policies. As data centers andThe post Renewable Energy Surges, but Grid Crisis Looms as Demand Grows and Policies Shift appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Taiwan is among several countries experiencing an energy crisis, with its supply of power struggling to keep up with demand from a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The country has long depended on importedThe post Taiwan's Tech Industry Driving Country's Energy Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The fleet industry is approaching a pivotal juncture, with electrification increasingly positioned as a potential path forward for businesses working to reduce emissions and operating costs. Yet, during this period with evolving expectations and uncertain environmental regulations, the direction and pace of this transition remain fluid. While momentum is building around the shift from traditional [...]The post Data is the New Diesel: Understanding the Role of Telematics in the EV Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As billions of dollars flood into the historically niche electricity sector, U.S. power generation is having a moment and entering what may be its most consequential investment cycle in decades. The U.S. power space saw record levels of capital investments in 2024. These billions in new investments are coming not just from legacy participants, but [...]The post Buyer Beware: Deeper Pockets Funding Deeply Speculative Power Sector Expansion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Westinghouse Electric Co. and officials with the ITER project in France signed a contract for $180 million for the assembly of the vacuum vessel for the fusion reactor. This is a key milestone in the construction of the ITER reactor, leading the way toward the use of fusion as a practical future source of reliable carbon-free energy.The post Westinghouse, ITER Sign $180-Million Contract to Advance Nuclear Fusion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Tech giant Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to buy at least 200 MW of energy from CFS's planned fusion-based power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia.The post Google Signs Deal to Buy Fusion Energy from Future Virginia Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The conversation around energy is changing fast. With growing concerns about energy security, climate targets, and the increasing pressure to meet rising global energy demand, solutions that were once considered far-fetched are now being pursued seriously. Space-based solar power (SBSP) is one of those solutions, and the upcoming International Conference on Energy from Space 2025 [...]The post 24/7 Solar Power: Why Energy and Space Leaders Are Gathering This November appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A software group that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help automate processes said it was joining with a nuclear power deployment company on an AI-driven system to accelerate construction of nuclear reactors. Palantir Technologies on June 26 said it will work with The Nuclear Company, a nuclear power startup, to jointly create a nuclear operating [...]The post Groups Partnering to Develop AI Software to Speed Nuclear Reactor Construction appeared first on POWER Magazine.

When an electric utility with a power plant in the southwestern U.S. prepared for a planned, major outage on its two Siemens 501D turbines, the plant's manager requested a repair quote for two directional control valves and two gas valves attached to each turbine. We had a problem with one of our controllers that lead [...]The post Outage and Grid Alerts Catalyst for Replacing Obsolete Valves, Actuators appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a new pilot program, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an ambitious challenge: bring at least three advanced nuclear test reactors to criticality by July 4, 2026. Announced in June, the program sidesteps traditional Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing, seeking instead to authorize full-scale reactors on private sites through DOE's internal review process. [...]The post Deadline vs. Deployment: Can U.S. Advanced Reactors Meet DOE's 2026 Criticality Goal? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As government policies around energy transition continue to evolve, the pace of coal plant retirements in North America has shifted in some regions, slowing in a few cases due to energy reliability concerns. But broadly speaking, many coal-fired units have already retired, leaving behind a significant legacy challenge: the long-term management of coal ash stored [...]The post Reclaimed Ash: Turning Domestic, Legacy Materials into Modern Infrastructure Solutions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a novel pilot program that will allow private developers to build and operate full-scale advanced nuclear test reactors outside of the national laboratory system, without a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Through a new authorization model grounded in the Atomic Energy Act and a Trump-era [...]The post DOE Pilot Program Targets Three Nuclear Test Reactors for 2026 Criticality Under Department Authorization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the proverbial shadow of the Naughton Power Plant, a station in Kemmerer, Wyoming, that will stop burning coal at the end of this year, TerraPower is constructing what it calls the only advanced, non-light-water reactor in the Western Hemisphere being built today." The project represents more than just a new power source-it's a symbolic [...]The post Understanding TerraPower's Natrium Reactor Design and Demonstration Project Progress appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Centrus Energy has produced and delivered 900 kilograms (kg) of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), completing Phase II of its pioneering enrichment contract with the agency. The shipment marks the first significant domestic production of HALEU-a specialized fuel required for many advanced reactors now under development-and stands as a [...]The post Centrus Completes 900-kg HALEU Delivery to DOE in U.S. Nuclear Fuel Enrichment Milestone appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to repurpose the utility's retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee, into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy. The two groups on June 25 noted the importance of maintaining grid stability as more electricity comes from variable renewable energy [...]The post Eaton, TVA Turning Retired Bull Run Coal Plant into Critical Grid Asset appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Hydroelectric power generation hit a 10-year high in Europe in 2024, while hydro growth in other regions-most notably China-kept the technology at the top of the list when it comes to global energy output from renewable resources.The International Hydropower Association (IHA) in its 2025 World Hydropower Outlook said hydro is playing a "stablizing role" in Europe and elsewhere when it comes to power supplies at a time of heightened concern about volatile markets and shifting policies around energy, particularly in the U.S.The post Hydropower Growth Continues, Though Policy Challenges Loom in U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.