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Vertiv, a global critical digital infrastructure group, and power systems leader Caterpillar announced the signing of a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimization solutions for data centers. The initiative unveiled November 18 will integrate Vertiv's power distribution and cooling portfolio with Caterpillar's, and its subsidiary Solar Turbines', product and expertise in power generation and CCHP (combined cooling, heat, and power) to deliver pre-designed architectures that simplify deployment, accelerate time-to-power and optimize performance for data center operations.The post Vertiv, Caterpillar Collaborate to Expand Power and Cooling Offerings for Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, technology advancements, and population growth and shifting is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), [...]The post Transmission Lines Will Determine America's Power Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An energy research group said U.S. power generation capacity will be led by solar power in the short term, natural gas in the mid term, and nuclear power in the long term as coal-fired units continue to be retired.The post Research Group: U.S. Exits Coal by 2040 as Solar, Nuclear, Natural Gas Surge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City's incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The order was placed by GS E&C Corp., the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the facility. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimize energy production, minimize emissions, and deliver efficient, consistent performance [...]The post Valmet's Automation Solution for Improved Waste Management and Resource Efficiency at the New South Korean Incineration Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Global partnership agreement combines Samsung C&T's EPC expertise with Siemens' leading capabilities in digitalization, electrification, and automation Collaboration to focus initially on six landmark infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada Joint efforts to deliver differentiated, customer-centric solutions in airports, hospitals, buildings and data centers The partnership enables a unified ONE Tech Company" [...]The post Siemens and Samsung C&T Partner to Drive Next-Generation Infrastructure Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has signed off on NRG Energy's plan to acquire nearly 13 GW of natural gas-fired power generation. The agency on November 13 said it supports Houston, Texas-based NRG's $12-billion deal with New York-based LS Power for capacity in the PJM market territory.The post FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Global investment group and asset manager Blackstone said it will support construction of a 600-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in West Virginia. The Wolf Summit Energy facility, which will feature GE Vernova equipment, is affiliated with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which serves about 1.5 million customers across three states.The post Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. residential solar industry has entered a new era. With the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phasing out at the end of 2025, the market faces a moment of recalibration. This will likely mean a short-term decline, but it's far from a death knell for the industry. After all, while incentives may fade, energy [...]The post Solar's Next Chapter: Beyond Incentives appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Air Liquide announced the successful start-up of the world's first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30-tons-per-day ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. This groundbreaking innovation, announced November 13, demonstrates a key missing technology brick to a viable pathway for converting ammonia into hydrogen, and unlocks challenges of transportation of hydrogen. [...]The post Air Liquide Technology Converts Ammonia Into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Opponents of a planned methane gas power plant on a floating barge off the coast of Louisiana were successful in moving Entergy Louisiana to cancel the project. Earthjustice in a news release sent to POWER said the group represented the Alliance for Affordable Energy in opposition to the proposed 112-MW Bayou Power Station.The post Entergy Ends Plan for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant in Louisiana appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GOSSEN METRAWATT presents a new generation of multifunctional process calibrators for field use. The METRACAL CM series combines a calibrator and precise multimeter in a compact handheld device. Users can simultaneously simulate galvanically isolated sensor signals and measure output signals up to 30 VDC without time-consuming switching. The device measures and displays electrical quantities such [...]The post Two-in-One Multimeter and Calibrator appeared first on POWER Magazine.

ThePublic Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has executed its first agreementunder the TexasEnergy Fund (TxEF) CompletionBonus Grant (CBG) Program,awarding theLower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)up to $22.56 million forits 188-MW Timmerman PowerPlant Unit 1, a new natural gas-fired plant in Caldwell County, Texas. Theagreement marksthe operationallaunch of Texas's performance-contingent funding mechanism, which is designed to accelerate [...]The post Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy Fund for LCRA's New 188-MW RICE Peaker appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ammonia-to-power solutions provider Amogy will join with South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries in a multi-year strategic contract manufacturing partnership. The companies on November 12 said SHI plans to establish a dedicated facility in South Korea to produce and test Amogy's ammonia-to-power systems.The post Amogy, Samsung Heavy Industries Partner on Ammonia-to-Power Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Securing a reliable supply of electricity requires plenty of research to balance the risks and rewards of striking a deal.The post Procuring Power: Experts Discuss Contract Complexities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

What's driving a fundamental shift in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting? Equipment lead times. Workforce shortages. Data center timelines. POWER examines how the traditional EPCThe post Ready, Go, Set: How Disruptions Are Flipping EPC Contracting appeared first on POWER Magazine.

From financial dashboards to factory-based assembly, utilities and their contractors are deploying new tools and processes to improve project cost performance. In decades past, the decision to pursue a majorThe post Beyond Traditional Controls: Managing Power Project Schedule and Cost Overruns appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Traditional owner-EPC relationships relied on sequenced approvals and risk allocation tied to project maturity. Today's interdependent infrastructure, including for the grid, generation, storage, andThe post The EPC Partnership Paradigm: How Smart Collaboration and Digital Tools Are Driving New Delivery Models appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The retirement of older thermal power generation facilities, driven by a transition to cleaner forms of energy, has increased in recent years as utilities and other power generators mothball plants that are uneconomic or simply no longer needed.The post Successfully Closing a Power Plant? It's All in the Details appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It's never been more important than it is today for power construction projects to progress smoothly. With the demand for power growing quickly due to the explosion in data center development, and the trendThe post How AI Enables Multigenerational Power Planning and Why You Need It appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Nextracker has announced its corporate rebranding to Nextpower. The company on November 12 said the new name reflects the group's transformation into a global supplier of fully integrated energy technology solutions.The post Nextracker Rebrands to Nextpower as Part of Move to Expand Solar Power Services appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Peak Energy, a U.S.-based company developing low-cost, giga-scale energy storage technology for the grid, announced a multi-year phased agreement in which Peak Energy will supply up to 4.75 GWh of its sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (ESS) to Jupiter Power, for deployment between 2027 and 2030. Jupiter Power is a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems.The post Peak Energy Signs 4.75-GWh Battery Storage Deal with Jupiter Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will deploy multiple microgrids to enhance energy reliability and resiliency in an effort to achieve energy sovereignty. The Tribes, along with Open Access Technology International, on November 12 announced a landmark collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the siting of microgrids across the reservation in Washington state.The post Colville Tribes, OATI Partner on Microgrid Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

CyrusOne's Jim Roche details how AI-driven workloads, high-density racks, and liquid cooling are transforming the data center-utility relationship. Only a decade ago, few in the power sector could have predicted that the digital economy's engine-the data center-would become a central concern for utility planners, grid operators, and energy policymakers. For much of its history, data [...]The post POWER Interview: CyrusOne Expert on How AI Is Reshaping the Data Center-Utility Relationship appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Flexibility has become a defining characteristic of the future of our energy system. As distributed energy resources surge, electric vehicles (EVs) proliferate, and demand patterns shift, the ability to manage demand in real time is as critical as our capacity to generate. But achieving this level of adaptability requires more than just upgraded infrastructure; it [...]The post How Artificial Intelligence Can Unlock the Next Level of Energy Flexibility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Rhythm Energy, a provider of renewable energy for U.S households and businesses, said it will introduce a new virtual power plant (VPP) offering that enables residential customers in major markets to better integrate home batteries, and other connected assets, with the energy grid. The new offer announced November 11 will help customers lower their electricity [...]The post Rhythm Energy Launching New VPP to Support Battery Integration appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ameren Missouri faced a pivotal moment in its growth and reliability journeys. The large investor-owned utility identified a high-risk section in its St. Louis-area service: aging manual switchgear combined with a growing base of commercial and industrial customers. This need was made evident by: Extended Outages. Cable faults caused lengthy outages that were difficult to [...]The post Large Utility Automates Underground System, Sees Reliability and Restoration Time Improvements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Sentry Equipment, headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is a century-old, employee-owned manufacturer that specializes in industrial sampling equipment and solutions for process industries including power generation, water treatment, and oil and gas. It has earned global recognition for its expertise in providing accurate, representative sampling and analysis systems. As a U.S. manufacturer that sources some materials [...]The post A U.S. Manufacturer's Take on Tariffs: We Haven't Had to Make Any Wild Pivots' appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Independent power producer Treaty Oak Clean Energy recently announced it finalized long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with technology group Meta Platforms for two utility-scale solar projects in Louisiana. Meta officials said the company would advance its clean energy and sustainability commitments by buying the environmental attributes generated by the facilities in Morehouse and Sabine parishes, which together will have 385 MW of generation capacity.The post Meta Signs PPAs with Treaty Oak Clean Energy for Louisiana Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utility-scale solar is currently the third-largest renewable energy source in the world. And despite recent changes in law reducing future tax credits, solar power's relatively low total cost compared to other sources, coupled with its quick time to market, still makes utility-scale solar power a highly viable solution for the U.S. market. With the demand for electricity expected to grow sharply, utility-scale solar installations could prove to be an effective solution to meet this need.The post Navigating the Complexities Associated with Utility-Scale Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Texas-based developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets announced it has entered into a land option purchase agreement for a site in New Mexico that would feature a vast data center center campus. The plan announced November 6 calls for more than 2 GW of natural gas-fired generation capacity, and 5 GW or more of nuclear power, to energize the 3,500-acre site.The post Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Two companies active in the global clean energy space are collaborating on what they say is Europe's largest battery energy storage installation. LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of Fluence Energy, on November 7 announced a 1-GW/4-GWh system that will be built in Janschwalde, Germany.The post LEAG, Fluence Building Europe's Largest Battery Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing up to $100 million in federal backing for projects focused on restoring and modernizing the nation's existing coal plant fleet. The Oct. 31-issued NOFO, administered by DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, [...]The post DOE Launches $100M Retrofit Program Targeting Coal Fleet Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utility Uses Innovative Method to Deploy More than 3,400 Panels Orlando, Fla. - OUC-The Reliable One has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida. The 2-megawatt system-located at 5301 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando-consists of two arrays and more than 3,400 solar panels that send [...]The post OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating Solar Arrays in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ideal for Pollution Control & Monitoring Systems' Stack or Flue NOx Scrubbers San Marcos, CA-November 6, 2025-Process and pollution control engineers will find that the FCI ST100A Flow Meter helps them more accurately control the application of ammonia (NH3) for nitrous oxide (NOx) removal under harsh operating conditions in large flue stacks at cleaner coal [...]The post Thermal Flow Meter Offers Precise NH3 Injection for NOx Control in Coal-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Global engineering and construction group Bechtel said it will work with Doral Renewables to design and build a 430-MW solar power station in Texas. The Cold Creek Solar+Storage project, sited in Schleicher and Tom Green counties, also will include a 340-MWh battery energy storage system.The post Bechtel Will Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fireaway Inc., a global leader in fire suppression technology, announces the European introduction of UltraSense sensors, an advanced early-stage hazard detection system engineered to integrate seamlessly with the company's proven Stat-X condensed aerosol fire suppression systems. Together, Stat-X and UltraSense deliver a unified, intelligent approach to fire protection-combining rapid detection, precise suppression, and unmatched reliability. [...]The post Stat-X and UltraSense Lead the Next Generation of Fire Suppression Across Europe's Industrial and Clean Energy Sectors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The explosive growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise data storage has transformed data centers into the critical infrastructure of the digital economy. Yet their extraordinary and continuous electricity demands-often exceeding 100 megawatts per site-have made energy access and reliability the single most consequential factor in determining where these facilities are built. Across the [...]The post Power, Proximity, Policy: The Legal Landscape of Siting Data Centers Near Natural Gas Resources appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Clearway Energy Group said it has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), along with a 20-year deal to secure energy storage, with a utility organization in Washington state.The post Clearway Energy Signs PPA, Storage Deal with Washington Utility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Data center operators are keenly aware that securing access to the grid is job number one on their to-do list. But the extraordinary demand placed on the grid by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) has another concern rapidly ascending the list: power quality. While data centers running traditional workloads have largely solved for [...]The post Power Quality in the AI Era: Solving for Subharmonics appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GridBeyond launches Designer in SPP (Southwest Power Pool) to help asset owners plan, design, and analyze prospective investments, to optimize project planning and operations. Designer will allow businesses to maximize revenue from real-time markets and make savings on energy spend while balancing other project goals such as carbon reductions. GridBeyond's AI solution will use historic [...]The post GridBeyond Launches Designer in SPP to Optimize Project Planning and Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

For more than a decade, the U.S. coal industry has been in decline - with waning investment, shrinking capacity, and the steady rise of gas and renewables. Yet, in 2025, a different story is emerging. Across the country, coal units once scheduled for quiet retirement are being called back into service in ways few anticipated-driven [...]The post Coal's Revival: From Maintenance Mode to Market Necessity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ever since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) first surfaced, it has been widely portrayed as an existential threat to the renewable energy transition. From boardrooms to project sites, developers braced for the worst-expecting a wave of regulatory shifts that could undermine years of progress in clean energy deployment. However, with the latest guidance from the Treasury Department released this August, uncertainty has been replaced by urgency-signaling that the time is now for decision-makers to get moving on their much-needed solar initiatives.The post Uncertainty Gives Way to Urgency: Latest Treasury Guidance Signals the Time is Now to Get Solar Projects Underway appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A novel hydrogen combustion engine technology trial, led by EMEC at Kirkwall Airport in Orkney in the UK, was completed in October. This marks the first time hydrogen has been used to meet both the power and heat demands of a commercial airport in the UK.The post Hydrogen Powering UK Airport Through CHP Unit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials with Denmark-headquartered Aalborg CSP said the company has developed technology that could convert retired coal-fired power plants into thermal storage facilities for renewable energy.The post Denmark Group: Old Coal-Fired Plants Can Be Converted to Thermal Energy Storage Facilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Westinghouse Electric Co. has joined with Canada-based Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management in a partnership that would advance deployment of nuclear power technology across the U.S. The groups on October 28 said at least $80 billion of new reactors, primarily AP1000 units from Westinghouse, would be built at the behest of the U.S. government.The post Westinghouse Enters Partnership for $80 Billion of New Nuclear Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Backup generators are gaining a new lease on life in data centers. For decades, they have been a rarely used part of the infrastructure, existing for those moments when other power sources fail. But their profile is shifting due to the chronic shortage of available power across North America. Data center developers have grown impatient [...]The post Data Centers Are Turning to Gas Generators for Prime Power to Eliminate Long Lead Times for Grid Connections appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A key component of a system that would deliver fusion energy in the U.S. has arrived at Commonwealth Fusion Systems' (CFS) campus in Devens, Massachusetts. The company on October 28 said the first half of the vacuum vessel at the heart of SPARC, the group's tokamak machine, is now on-site.The post Fusion Energy Group Hits Construction Milestone at Massachusetts Campus appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NextEra Energy said technology giant Google has signed a 25-year deal to buy power from the utility's Duane Arnold nuclear power plant, which the Florida-based energy provider wants to restart.The post Google Has Deal with NextEra to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Curtiss-Wright on October 27 announced it has been awarded a $2.9 million contract by a commercial nuclear power facility in Japan to modernize the plant's Recirculating Feed Water Control (RFC) systems. Curtiss-Wright will work with the nuclear facility to replace its legacy actuator and hydraulic power unit assemblies. Work on this contract is scheduled for [...]The post Curtiss-Wright Awarded $2.9M Contract to Modernize Recirculating Feed Water Control Systems for Commercial Nuclear Power Plant in Japan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy development group Maple Creek Energy LLC said it has secured an agreement to purchase a GE Vernova 7HA.03 gas turbine in a single-shaft configuration, along with associated services, for the company's 640-MW Maple Creek natural gas-fired power project in Sullivan County, Indiana.The post GE Vernova Turbine Will Power New Indiana Gas-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.