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A European group that produces and supplies hydrogen has joined with a UK-based renewable energy developer in a deal to build commercial-scale green and renewable hydrogen production units in Britain [...]The post Groups Have Deal for Green Hydrogen Development in UK, Ireland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A demonstration project led by Caterpillar at a Wyoming site showed that large-format hydrogen fuel cells could be used to supply backup power to a data center. Caterpillar on Jan. [...]The post Hydrogen Fuel Cell Provides Backup Power for Microsoft Data Center appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators on Jan. 18 introduced a bill that could freeze the Department of Energy's (DOE's) implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. [...]The post Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a consortium that will work to foster demand for commercial clean hydrogen at seven regional hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs), which the agency in October [...]The post DOE Selects Consortium to Bolster Demand for Regional Hydrogen Hubs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC, a developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, reported on Jan. 17 that it has successfully completed milestones in [...]The post SMR Developer X-Energy Completes Canadian Pre-Licensing Milestone, Projects Look Promising appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Virginia-based AES Corp. said the company added 3.5 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity to its global portfolio in 2023, an amount nearly double that built in the previous [...]The post AES Announces Addition of 3.5 GW of Renewables appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Total corporate funding for solar energy projects hit a 10-year high in 2023, according to Mercom Capital Group's annual report focused on the solar power sector. Mercom, an integrated communications, [...]The post Corporate Funding for Solar Power Projects Hits 10-Year High appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities have the potential to become one of the most sustainable and reliable forms of energy creation on the planet, but they have their challenges. The most eco-conscious [...]The post Maximizing Corrosion Prevention in Waste-to-Energy Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has urged conservation as it grapples with record-high power demand amid extremely cold temperatures and near-zero wind chill over its seven-state region in the Southeast. [...]The post TVA Urges Conservation as Cold Snap Sets All-Time Peak Demand Record appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and North American power producer Capital Power Corp. will jointly examine the feasibility of developing small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta, including possible ownership and operating [...]The post OPG, Capital Power to Explore Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Alberta appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Poland's top climate official said the country is preparing to set a date for a complete phase-out of coal-fired power generation, just months after the nation elected a new government [...]The post Poland Set to End Coal-Fired Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal as it braces for continued freezing temperatures, very high" demand, and unseasonably low wind" early in the morning [...]The post ERCOT Warns of Tight Conditions' as Intense Freeze Grips Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The farm-to-table movement has changed the way many people look at food. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains. Many [...]The post The POWER Interview: Agrivoltaics, and Connecting More Renewable Energy to the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan. 11 aimed at quadrupling the country's nuclear power capacity by 2050 sets out a series of goals and actions that could [...]The post UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for uranium enrichment and storage services as part of a measure aimed at stimulating a domestic supply [...]The post DOE Launches Nuclear RFP for Uranium Enrichment to Expand Domestic HALEU Chain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy Northwest, a Washington state public power joint operating agency, announced an agreement with Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy (PSE), which it says will accelerate the agency's program examining the feasibility [...]The post Puget Sound Energy Commits $10M to Nuclear Power Feasibility Work, X-energy SMR Technology a Leading Contender for Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The increasing threat of seasonal grid failures is a significant concern for energy systems. Failures occur when the demand for electricity surges during certain times, straining the current grids. The [...]The post What Needs to Be Done to Prevent Seasonal Grid Failures? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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.