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Enchanted Rock, the recognized leader in power resiliency, recently unveiled its next-generation dispatchable natural gas systems built to help critical industries secure the power they need with greater uptime, faster deployment, and utility-grade power. The new lineup includes modular RockBlock units, available from 1.5 to 3.5 MW with standard one-for-one diesel replacement capability and optional [...]The post Enchanted Rock Introduces ERT500 and RockBlock Advanced Onsite Power Generation Technologies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

America's investor-owned electric companies are poised to deploy record-setting investment to launch one of the most aggressive infrastructure modernization campaigns in industry history in a bid to confront unprecedented electricity demand growth and prepare for a fundamentally transformed energy landscape. In total, over the next five years, the industry is poised to invest more than [...]The post Investor-Owned Utilities to Spend $1.1T in Grid Boost as Power Demand Spirals appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to shift capital planning and permitting timelines for the nation's remaining coal-fired power units, acting on two measures targeting wastewater discharge under the Clean Water Act, and separately, air-quality visibility programs and the Clean Air Act. On Sept. 29, the EPA issued a proposed rule and companion [...]The post EPA Extends Steam-Electric Wastewater Deadlines to 2034, Citing Grid Reliability and Rising Power Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Regional areas of India are withdrawing incentives for renewable energy projects and instead signing long-term contracts to buy more coal-fired power generation.The post India Invests in More Coal-Fired Power to Support Increased Need for Electricity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The summer of 2025 pushed the U.S. electric grid to its limits. A brutal heat dome swept across the East Coast, while a powerful derecho tore through the Midwest, leaving more than 28,000 homes and businesses without power in Iowa alone. Demand surged to record levels. Yet despite the pressure, the grid avoided major blackouts. Smarter, more flexible systems are beginning to deliver results, but the need for faster transformation is undeniable.The post Why This Summer's Heat Proved the Case for a Smarter Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Samsung C&T, a leading construction and engineering company, announced a strategic alliance to advance deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) in strategic global markets outside of North America. The two companies on October 7 said they will focus their collective efforts on developing the supply chain [...]The post GE Vernova Group, Samsung C&T Form Alliance to Advance BWRX-300 SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The VVER (water-water energetic reactor) technology was born during the time of the Soviet Union. In its main features (light water under pressure as coolant, low-enriched uranium fuel, two-circuit design), it coincided with the Western PWR) pressurized water reactor) technology, but it was not an exact copy. At best, VVER and PWR can be called [...]The post Continuing Innovation: The Second Century of Russia's VVER Nuclear Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Xcel Energy is making a first-of-its-kind proposal to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota, optimizing the state's energy grid and helping the company meet the growing electricity needs of the communities it serves. Under its Capacity*Connect proposal, Xcel Energy on October 6 said it will install up to 200 MW of battery storage [...]The post Xcel, Sparkfund Propose Battery Storage Network Across Minnesota appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Google announced the first phase of a $4-billion data center project in West Memphis, Arkansas, an initiative that state officials have called one of the largest economic investments in state history. The facility, located near the Arkansas-Tennessee state line, will be powered by Entergy using solar power and existing generation in the area.The post Entergy Will Power $4-Billion Google Data Center in Arkansas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Duke Energy announced plans to build more natural gas-fired generation capacity and look at nuclear power in order to meet the increased demand for power in its Carolinas service territory. The utility also said it will delay the retirement of some coal-fired facilities as it seeks to increase the supply of electricity for data centers and manufacturing plants.The post Duke Energy Plan Includes New Gas-Fired Plants, Nuclear Additions, Delayed Coal Retirements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Hitachi Energy and high-voltage interregional infrastructure developer Grid United have launched the next phase of a collaboration to strengthen transmission capacity between three energy markets straddling the Eastern and Western grids in the U.S., formalizing an agreement for the North Plains Connector (NPC), a 525 kV, 3-GW high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) line spanning roughly 420 miles [...]The post Hitachi Energy, Grid United Advance North Plains Connector to Link Eastern and Western Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Newcleo, a European developer of advanced nuclear reactors, and the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) have signed a collaboration agreement to test key materials for newcleo's Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) technology. The partnership announced October 1 will leverage the world-class expertise and experience of JAEA, making use of Joyo, a sodium-cooled fast reactor located in [...]The post Japan's Nuclear Group Will Work With newcleo On Next-Gen Technologies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Xcel Energy is adding more natural gas-fired power generation in Texas, with plans to convert a retiring coal-fired plant to natural gas, along with building a new peaker plant to provide electricity at times of high demand.The post Xcel Plans New Gas-Fired Plants as Part of 5-GW Expansion in Texas, New Mexico appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Great Plains Power Station in Saskatchewan supports SaskPower's effort to add generation capacity in support of the province's rapidly growing industrial sector.The post What's In a Name? A Truly Great Power Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

This year marks the second installment of POWER's partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) to recognize outstanding workplaces in the power sector. Building on the success of our inaugural program in 2024, the Best Places to Work in the Power Industry initiative continues to spotlight companies that prioritize employee satisfaction, foster inclusive cultures, and create environments where people thrive.The post Best Places to Work in the Power Industry 2025 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The NTPC Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, with an installed generation capacity of 4,783 MW, comprises 13 coal-fired units and includes solar and hydropower installations. The plant continues to implement advanced emission-control technologies as part of India's broader decarbonization strategy.The post India's Largest Coal-Fired Plant Also Part of Country's Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Trina Storage, a global energy storage solutions company and part of Trina Solar, said the Abydos BESS project was delivered ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date and provides a new benchmark for large-scale energy storage projects in North Africa. The BESS supports the solar power facility in Aswan Governorate in Egypt.The post Egypt's Renewable Energy Buildout Continues as First Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Facility Comes Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Like its Gunsmoke namesake, Miss Kitty-a Plains, Texas behind-the-meter microgrid project-is tough, pragmatic, and distinctly Western. Faced with a hard ceiling on utility power and years-long waits in theThe post Miss Kitty: A Western Gas Power Answer to Texas Grid Bottlenecks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As utility leaders look to manage the ever-growing volatility in the industry, they also need to prepare for a shifting regulatory landscape that could bring unprecedented competition.The post How Utilities Need to Prepare for a Landscape Driven by Regulatory Shifts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As energy demand intensifies across data centers, industrial clusters, and electrification efforts, small modular reactors offer a scalable path forward. Yet, their success depends on preparing the ground-literally and figuratively-for rapid deployment.The post Modular Reactors, Modular Delivery: Scaling Clean Energy with Confidence appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Boilers are all around us. From home water heating to massive industrial applications, they are everywhere. This article covers boiler basics, including the basic types of packaged boilers and their thermal configurations.The post Boilers 101: What They Are and How They Work appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Framatome and Standard Nuclear Inc. have formed a joint venture (JV) to supply commercial quantities of Tri-structural Isotropic (TRISO) particles and proprietary advanced reactor products to the nuclear power industry. The collaboration announced September 30 marks a significant advancement in Western nuclear fuel supply chain development, leveraging the expertise and robust infrastructure of two industry [...]The post Framatome, Standard Nuclear Announce JV for TRISO Fuel appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Industrial technology group Emerson said the company has completed a multi-year modernization project at four hydroelectric dams along the Salt River in Arizona. The upgrades, announced September 30, are at Salt River Project (SRP) facilities with combined generation capacity of 265 MW.The post Salt River Project, Emerson Complete Hydropower Modernization Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Smart energy company GridBeyond has announced the launch of ViewPoint Lens, an innovative new feature within its flagship platform Point. Designed to offer users deeper visibility and control, ViewPoint Lens provides customers with data on each of their assets on how they perform during demand response events, and the revenues they generate from program participation.The post GridBeyond Launches ViewPoint Lens, Supporting Asset Visibility and Control appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fusion is the only technology that can deliver continuous, dispatchable power 24/7/365. Not only is fusion clean, sustainable, and cost-effective, but fusion plants can also be built into existing urban and industrial locations, plugging directly into today's grid, significantly lowering development time and deployment costs.The post Igniting Fusion: The Key to Closing Our Energy Gap and Powering the Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California utility PG&E announced a $73-billion capital expenditure plan covering the next five years, with investments targeting infrastructure upgrades to support growing demand for electricity in its territory, particularly from data centers.The post PG&E Will Upgrade Infrastructure as Part of 5-Year, $73-Billion Investment Plan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Throughout the first nine months of the Trump Administration, energy dominance" has been the agenda. To win the artificial intelligence (AI) race, ensure energy reliability for Americans, and beat China on the world stage, we need more energy -period. But we can't do it without America's young people. Fortunately, it's a dynamic time to get [...]The post Young Americans Are the Future of Energy-It's Time to Unleash Them appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said Iranian officials have signed an agreement with Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear power company, to build at least four nuclear power plants in Iran. The $25-billion deal announced September 26 comes two days after Rosatom said officials said they had signed a memorandum of understanding to advance construction of nuclear power technology in Iran.The post Russian Nuclear Group Inks $25-Billion Deal to Build Nuclear Power Plants in Iran appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The global solar boom has introduced a new urgency around asset durability, performance, and risk. As utility-scale solar farms become more common, so do the invisible defects that compromise long-term generation and reliability. While traditional visual and infrared (IR) inspections are still a common practice, a more advanced diagnostic method is emerging as an invaluable [...]The post How EL Testing Is Transforming Solar Panel Damage Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie shows the U.S. energy storage market set a record for quarterly growth in April through June of this year. The latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from the groups reports 5.6 GW of installations during the second quarter of 2025.The post Energy Storage Market Has Record Quarterly Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Switzerland-based energy storage group with U.S. headquarters in California has joined with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to deploy a hybrid microgrid energy project in Calistoga, California.The post Hybrid Microgrid Combines Hydrogen Fuel Cells with Battery Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

LandBridge Co., a Permian-focused land and infrastructure firm with 277,000 surface acres in the Delaware sub-region in Texas, and NRG Energy, one of the U.S.'s largest independent power producers, have inked a strategic agreement for a potential 1,100 MW natural gas-fired generation facility in Reeves County, Texas, to power a hyperscale data center. The agreement, [...]The post LandBridge and NRG Strike 1.1-GW Gas-Fired Deal to Power Delaware Basin Data Center in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ofgem, the UK's energy markets regulator, has deemed Highview Power's proposed 3.2-GWh liquid air energy storage facilities at Hunterston and Killingholme eligible under its cap-and-floor regime, advancing them toward a final decision in Q2 2026. Alongside the 300-MWh Carrington project under development near Manchester, Highview's portfolio is poised to provide more than 7 GWh of [...]The post Highview Power's Two UK LAES Projects Advance in Ofgem's Cap and Floor Scheme appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Japanese utility giant JERA and automotive technology firm DENSO have begun Japan's first demonstration of hydrogen production using solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) systems at JERA's Shin-Nagoya Thermal Power Station in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, a 3,058 MW combined-cycle LNG facility. The demonstration tests 200-kW SOEC water electrolysis systems developed by DENSO with the key aim [...]The post Japan's First SOEC Hydrogen Demonstration Launched at Thermal Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The most significant week in transatlantic nuclear cooperation since the 1950s atomic partnership unfolded Sept. 14-24, 2025, as a coordinated surge of commercial agreements-totaling over $100 billion-spanned advanced reactor deployments, advanced nuclear fuel supply chains, nuclear waste management, maritime nuclear applications, engineering services, and regulatory harmonization. Formalized under the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy [...]The post U.S.-UK Nuclear Partnership Spurs Historic Wave of Fuel, SMR, and EPC Deals-Here's the Rundown appeared first on POWER Magazine.

This week, the energy world convenes in New York for the United Nations Climate Week. The gathering will encompass the most vital sectors of the U.S. economy at present-technology firms and utilities will be well-represented, along with a host of consultants, suppliers, experts, and academics, who consistently attend these events. UN Climate Week mirrors another [...]The post Powering AI: From CERA Week Optimism to New York Climate Week Realism appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo has broken ground on its inaugural 75-MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor at an Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site. The project-one of three awarded to the company under the Department of Energy's (DOE's) newly established Reactor Pilot Program-is targeting operations between late 2027 and early 2028, though that timeline is contingent on [...]The post Oklo Breaks Ground on INL Nuclear Fast Reactor Project, Launches Private Fuel Recycling Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Sept. 18 advanced four reliability measures for the U.S. bulk power system (BPS), formalizing frameworks around supply chain risk, cloud computing and virtual infrastructure, cybersecurity, and extreme cold weather preparedness. The commission finalized a new supply chain risk management rule-effective in 60 days-that expands protections against vulnerabilities stemming [...]The post FERC Acts on Four Reliability Standards, Probes AI and Data Center Load Forecasting appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NTT Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) conducted an optical wireless power transmission experiment using a laser beam to wirelessly transmit energy over a distance of one kilometer. By irradiating a laser beam with an optical power of 1 kW, the team succeeded in receiving 152 W of electric power. This marks the world's [...]The post Laser Wireless Power Transmission Breakthrough Could Transform Remote Energy Delivery appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a $55-million energy technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and co-administered by NREL, the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has announced the selection of three startups for its next cohort in the Emerging Tech track. This cohort focuses on enhancing resiliency in the built environment through innovative technologies that strengthen building operations, heating and cooling systems, and grid reliability.The post Energy Startups Receive Funding from Wells Fargo Technology Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Soluna Holdings, a developer of data centers powered by renewables, is set to break ground on Project Kati, a 166-MW wind-powered data center campus poised to support Bitcoin hosting and the rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The project, a partnership with EDF Renewables, Masdar, and Spring Lane Capital, [...]The post Soluna Breaks Ground on 166-MW Texas Wind-Powered Data Center for Crypto and AI appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An Oregon-headquartered developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems said it has acquired a major project in Arizona that will serve customers of Arizona Public Service (APS). GridStor announced the acquisition of the 100-MW/400-MWh White Tank battery storage project from Strata Clean Energy, a solar power and energy storage developer based in Durham, North Carolina.The post Energy Developer GridStor Acquires Major BESS Project in Arizona appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Transporting freight for the energy industry that weighs as much as a house and stretches longer than a city block leaves no room for error. Energy freight shipments, which are often referred to as specialized or dimensional freight, are usually oversized, overweight, and frequently irreplaceable loads that are essential to powering industries and communities. For [...]The post Tracks Moving Turbines: Delivering Clean Energy to North Carolina appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, said its energy-focused private equity business has a deal to buy the 620-MW natural gas-fired Hill Top Energy Center in Pennsylvania. The agreement announced September 15 will see Blackstone Energy Transition Partners acquire the power station from Ardian, a global private investment firm. Blackstone officials said the purchase [...]The post Blackstone Acquires Gas-Fired Plant in Pennsylvania in $1 Billion Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Catalyze, an independent power producer and fully integrated developer of distributed renewable energy assets, said it has completed four community solar projects in central and western New York. The company said the installations were developed in partnership with CS Energy, a renewable energy company that develops, designs, and builds optimized solar, and energy storage. The [...]The post Catalyze Adds Four New Community Solar Projects in New York appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Chinese state-owned energy infrastructure group has proposed a decarbonization plan that would increase the country's use of nuclear power. The China Energy Engineering Group Co. (CEEC) is studying ways to convert retiring coal-fired power facilities into nuclear power plants, according to recent research reports.The post Chinese Officials Look at Converting Old Coal Plants to Nuclear Power Stations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Framatome has signed a contract for the maintenance and modernization of electrical systems at the two VVER-1000 reactors of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant in Bulgaria. The maintenance work will be coordinated by Framatome EOOD, the Bulgarian subsidiary of Framatome.The post Framatome Will Maintain, Modernize Bulgarian Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A global technology company focused on the hydropower sector has completed another turbine upgrade at the Roxburgh Hydropower Station in New Zealand.The post Voith Completes Second Turbine Upgrade at New Zealand Hydropower Station appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enel North America and Mars-a pet care, snacking and food company-announced the groups have completed a major power purchase agreement (PPA) transaction involving the full output of three solar plants in Texas. The deals represent Enel's largest corporate PPA transaction worldwide. Combined, the agreements represent 851 MWac and are expected to yield 1.8 TWh of [...]The post Enel Signs Company's Largest-Ever PPA; Full Output From Three Texas Solar Farms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vegetation is a much-needed part of the natural world and is essential for life to thrive on Earth. Yet, when unmanaged, it's also one of the greatest threats to the grid and a leading culprit for causing outages. Fallen branches topple powerlines, roots damage underground cables, and overgrown trees close to energized wires are known [...]The post Wildfires and Outages: How AI Can Fix Utility Vegetation Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.