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An Indiana electric utility has announced a $1.1 billion investment in that state that includes switching coal-fired units to run on natural gas, along with new solar power and battery [...]The post AES Indiana Switching Last Coal Units to Gas, Adding Solar and Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Creative Composites Group (CCG), a leading manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, announced that the group has acquired the assets of Schaumburg, Illinois-based Trident Industries (Trident), a manufacturer of ultra-resilient [...]The post Composite Pole Manufacturer Grows Through Acquisition, Boosting Grid Hardening Capabilities for Utilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Let's be honest. Operational technology (OT) security issues are expected. Traditional OT systems were designed for specific functional-operational-purposes. Plus, they were designed to last for many decades. The power grid, [...]The post 3 Major Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Critical Infrastructure and OT appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a plan to implement a new label program that it expects will help federal purchasers and buyers find and choose more climate-friendly construction [...]The post EPA Rolls Out Label Program to Define Clean' Construction appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Biden administration will invest $2.2 billion in eight projects under its Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program to bolster the nation's power grid with nearly 13 GW of [...]The post $2.2B for 13 GW of New Transmission Capacity: DOE Unveils Latest Boost for U.S. Grid Modernization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fuel cells are not some novel new technology. In fact, most history books credit the invention of the fuel cell to Welsh chemist and physicist William Grove, who, in the [...]The post Fuel Cells: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They're Important appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Stockpiles of fuel at U.S. coal-fired electric plants are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on August 5 said coal [...]The post EIA: U.S. Coal Plant Stockpiles at Highest Level in Four Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has launched a new interconnection process with significant improvements and enhancements, crucial for integrating a high volume of new generation facilities onto the [...]The post NYISO Announces Interconnection Enhancements and Improvements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board(AERB) will allow the country's flagship 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, to approach criticality. The nuclear energy safety watchdog on July 30 [...]The post India's Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Moves Closer to Criticality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Browns Ferry Unit 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA's) first nuclear reactor, turned 50 on Aug. 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the iconic plant's storied history. To commemorate [...]The post History of Power: TVA's Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Turns 50 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for gridThe post Peak Performance: APS's Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota added a 45-MW solar power array to support the facility's supply of electricity, reaping the benefits of reduced costs, lower emissions, and more. Owners of commercial andThe post A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vietnam Electricity Group's Ho Chi Minh City Power Corp. (EVNHCMC) deployed a distribution automation system that facilitates automatic-and very quick-fault detection and handling with a success rate ofThe post Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A marvel of modern engineering, Viking Link-the world's longest onshore and subsea interconnector-began commercial operations in December 2023. The project garners POWER's inaugural Transmission andThe post Viking Link: The Epic Build of the World's Longest Onshore and Subsea HVDC Interconnector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I thought the title from R.E.M.'s 1987 song was a fitting headline for this article. I contemplated using Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin'," but I thought R.E.M.'s stream ofThe post It's the End of the World as We Know It - Do You Feel Fine? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Emerging from a historic election that stripped the African National Congress (ANC) party of its majority, South Africa's new government has indicated it will accelerate the transition to renewable power toThe post South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Managers know that valves are important to plant operation. That's why keeping them in top condition is a priority. Upgrading to advanced valve designs and reducing stress on valve materials are just aThe post Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants started appearing on a larger scale in the late 1990s and have since then been a very efficient supplier of baseload and lately [...]The post Forced Outage Parametric Insurance Solutions for CCGTs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

This June, the European Council formally adopted a first-of-its-kind regulation that sets out to restore at least 20% of the European Union's (EU's) land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need ofThe post EU Mandates Biodiversity Restoration, Setting Up New Green' Requirements Alongside Clean' Ones for Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Prices at PJM Interconnection's 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant [...]The post PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power's 35-MWthiterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced [...]The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Updated data from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) shows the country has 55 nuclear reactors in operation, ranking third globally behind the U.S. and France. The CNEA said China [...]The post China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Japan's largest utility said it will start the first of three units at a new natural gas-fired power plant near Tokyo in an effort to provide more electricity during the [...]The post Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub have garnered a combined $57.5 million in the first tranche of funding under the Department of Energy's (DOE's) $7 billion [...]The post California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen [...]The post Landrieu: Natural Gas Is Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution' to Achieving Climate Goals appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Platte River Power Authority's board of directors approved the utility's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on July 25, including the recommended optimal new carbon" portfolio that adds 760 MW of [...]The post Colorado Power Provider Will Add 760 MW of Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Kentucky-based group has announced plans to build a 6-GW fleet of nuclear power stations in the U.S., looking to take advantage of bipartisan support for nuclear technology and the [...]The post Nuclear Power Startup Plans 6-GW Fleet of U.S. Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract by German utility EWE to supply a 280-MW electrolysis system. The plant in the German city of Emden is expected to go into [...]The post Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen' Project Moves Forward in Germany appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In May 2024, stargazers and smartphone photographers witnessed a spectacular moment in time over the course of two nights. Social media and news outlets were dazzled by incandescent light plays [...]The post Risks Associated with Geomagnetic Storms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI) and its members have collaborated with experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University (WVU) to develop an effective path to [...]The post Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has wrapped up its final safety evaluation for Kairos Power's Hermes 2 low power" advanced test facility, comprising two 35-MWth test molten salt reactors-similar to [...]The post Kairos Power Gets NRC Green Light for Second Molten Salt Nuclear Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Engineering giant Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with nuclear technology specialist BWXT Technologies to advance the design and development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR). The [...]The post Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in India said that country's energy transition plan will focus on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pumped energy storage projects, and more efficient coal-fired power plants. Finance Minister [...]The post India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS) [...]The post Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA's Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China's central government has approved Shanghai's plan to build 29 GW of offshore wind generation capacity, part of the city's strategy to build more energy infrastructure and diversify the electricity [...]The post Shanghai Group Calls for 29 GW of Offshore Wind to Support Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Framatome and Slovak utility Slovenske elektrarne on July 23 announced the companies have signed a major contract for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to the Bohunice and Mochovce VVER [...]The post Framatome Will Supply Fuel for VVER Nuclear Reactors in Slovakia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As climate change accelerates, rising humidity is causing an increase in the number and severity of storms occurring in the northern hemisphere. An academic study found that the frequency of [...]The post AI and Storm Resilience: How Utilities Can Optimize Storm Solutions and Mitigate Risks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in May of this year signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act into law. The measure expands the solar facilities that qualify for subsidy, and improve the level [...]The post Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An Australian company at the forefront of the global push to utilize hydrogen has reduced its workforce and cut its production targets, citing high costs for power needed to produce [...]The post Aussie Hydrogen Leader Cutting Jobs, Moving Production Target appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Three major high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology giants-GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, and Hitachi Energy-will join forces with four German transmission system operators-50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW-to develop multiterminal hubs with [...]The post Industry Giants, German TSOs Team to Revolutionize HVDC Grid With Multi-Terminal Hubs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

One of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the U.S. has entered commercial operation. Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 18 announced that the Gemini Solar + Energy Storage [...]The post Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) on July 18 announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million to Clean Flexible Energy, [...]The post DOE Loans Office Will Support Solar, Energy Storage Systems in Puerto Rico appeared first on POWER Magazine.

South African state-owned utility Eskom has garnered the National Nuclear Regulator's (NNR's) approval to continue operating Unit 1 of the 1,860-MW Koeberg Nuclear Power Station for another 20 years, until [...]The post South Africa Extends Koeberg Unit 1's Lifespan, Stands Firm on Nuclear Expansion Plans appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In 2018, Cooperative Energy, a generation and transmission co-op headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, had an issue to deal with. Several years earlier, it had joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator [...]The post Shifting from Coal to Gas: One Co-op's Award-Winning Journey appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Managing risk is nothing new to utilities. Providing the safe utility services like electricity, water, sewer, and wastewater management that everyone relies upon is hard work. Critical infrastructure assets are [...]The post A Blueprint for Quantum-Safe Utility Communications appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A group that assesses the effectiveness of actions by the European Union (EU), including how energy initiatives impact the economies of EU member states, said the current goals for EU [...]The post Auditors Call EU Hydrogen Production Goals Overly Ambitious' appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In approving the development of a 2,800-acre wind farm across prime agricultural land in the east of England, the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed [...]The post How to Stay in the Renewables Stone Age appeared first on POWER Magazine.

SolarEdge Technologies said it would lay off about 400 workers, including 200 in its home country of Israel, as the company tries to become more financially stable. SolarEdge on July [...]The post Struggling SolarEdge Technologies Will Cut 400 Jobs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Avangrid said it has started producing power from the first phase of the True North solar project in Texas, an installation the company said is its first solar installation in [...]The post Avangrid Brings First Phase of Solar Farm in Texas Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Countries active in the offshore wind industry continue to consider steps to counter China's dominance of the sector. The latest to announce a move is South Korea, where officials recently [...]The post Offshore Wind Group Looks to Challenge China's Dominance of Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.