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Japan's energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. The 2011 Fukushima disaster upended the nation's power generation, resulting in more reliance on coal and naturalThe post Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan's Energy Mix appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW CoastalThe post POWER Digest [March 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New York officials put forth conditional contracts to buy electricity from two proposed offshore wind farms, announcing the awards Feb. 29 for installations that would be the largest power generation [...]The post New York Moves to Resurrect Two Major Offshore Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in [...]The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Sinclair Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, is known as the world's first all-digital hotel." Built in 1930, the building initially served as the headquarters for The Sinclair Oil Company. [...]The post Historic Texas Hotel Adds Energy Storage to Replace Diesel appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) will furnish 16 innovative projects with $45 million in federal funding to develop cybersecurity tools and technologies that thwart cyber attacks in the power and [...]The post $45M Federal Boost for Cyber Resiliency of Energy Delivery Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new natural gas-fired peaker plant being built on Colorado's eastern plains will feature aeroderivative gas power packages from GE Vernova. The Mountain Peak Power Plant, which will be managed [...]The post New Colorado Gas-Fired Plant Will Feature GE Vernova Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in February issued a final rule imposing tighter restrictions on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or soot. The final rule, issued on Feb. 7, strengthens [...]The post EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of [...]The post NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had [...]The post Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

American Electric Power (AEP) and Calpine Corp. separately announced significant leadership reshuffles on Feb. 27, marking new chapters for the power giants. Investor-owned utility AEP, with immediate effectiveness, removed AEP [...]The post AEP Abruptly Replaces CEO, Calpine Unveils Leadership Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, [...]The post Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Several solar power equipment manufacturing companies are building factories in the U.S., with many of those groups saying the investments are due to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) [...]The post The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. [...]The post The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to concerns about its environmental impact and the disposal of nuclear waste. However, a paradigm shift is underway that could [...]The post The Possibilities of Recycling Nuclear Fissile Waste appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A major U.S. utility is part of a fusion energy project that would be located at the site of one of the company's retired coal-fired power plants. Type One Energy [...]The post Fusion Energy Project Sited at Former TVA Coal-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation's power system grapples with a hyper-complex risk environment." The grid operator that serves 15 [...]The post MISO Warns Immediate and Serious' Challenges Are Threatening Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in Docket No. ER24-99-000, recently approved a suite of tariff revisions submitted by PJM intended to accommodate the energy transition while maintaining resource adequacy." [...]The post PJM Capacity Market Reforms Shake Up Resource Accreditation, Impose New Offer and Testing Requirements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Kairos Power will secure $303 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) under a novel performance-based, fixed-price milestone approach to support the design, construction, and commissioning of its 35-MWth Hermes [...]The post DOE, Kairos Unveil Milestone-Based Funding Agreement for Advanced Nuclear Demonstration Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its Union database," or UDB, to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the [...]The post EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ansaldo Energia has successfully demonstrated its constant pressure sequential combustion (CPSC) technology-designed for a novel, hydrogen-optimized combustor based on its flagship GT36 H-class gas turbine model-can flexibly operate with up [...]The post Ansaldo Energia Reports Hydrogen Breakthrough for Gas Turbine Sequential Combustion Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the power sector, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation. But as AI applications proliferate, new challenges are emerging. How will industry navigate the [...]The post AI's Paradox in the Power Sector-Unleashing Potential but Confronting Uncertainty appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology has become vital to reliable and efficient power plant operations, and few technological tools are more beneficial than digital twins. Some experts even believe we're on the verge of [...]The post Digital Twins Provide the Platform to Identify Potential Problems and Improve Power Plant Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Utilities and other companies in the electric power sector are using data to solve the dilemma of decarbonizing the power grid while also diversifying their generation resources. Utilities and power [...]The post Diversification of Power Generation Brings Greater Need for Data-Based Decisions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The use of remote monitoring is enabling operators in the electric power sector to gain better insight into the real-time performance of equipment and systems. Owners and operators of power [...]The post From a Distance, Power Sector Gets Up Close with Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The power sector's relentless pursuit of an increasingly connected power paradigm amid an escalating cyber threat landscape demands an urgent, multifaceted strategy for cybersecurity. Recently, the sector has embarked on [...]The post The Power Sector's High-Stakes Battle for Cyber-Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The digital age is upon us and the power industry is a key participant in this exciting time. Significant work routines and asset management processes have already been transformed. Power [...]The post From Ideas to Assets: How Digital Solutions Provide Value Through Project Lifecycles appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I am fortunate in my position to have the opportunity to attend a handful of conferences and trade shows every year. I've been doing this for more than 10 years [...]The post Connected Plant Conference Provides Path to Digital Transformation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)-Australia's first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen [...]The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen-Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Installations of new solar power generation capacity this year are expected to nearly double the amount that was built in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The [...]The post EIA: Solar Will Surge in 2024, Account for More Than Half of New U.S. Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

District energy systems are evolving across the power generation sector. Downtown business districts, college and university campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airports, military bases and more are utilizing these systems [...]The post The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas (GNF) the regulatory body's first-ever authorization to produce nuclear fuel with uranium-235 (U-235) enrichments up to 8% for commercial power [...]The post In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on [...]The post Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently appeared first on POWER Magazine.

North American electric utilities continue to grapple with the challenge of managing behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs), according to the results of a survey of utility decision-makers published Feb. 15. [...]The post Study Finds Grid Transparency Behind-the-Meter a Challenge for Utilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

German energy giant RWE has added three large battery energy storage (BESS) projects to the company's U.S. portfolio. The group on Feb. 14 announced the completion of two installations in [...]The post RWE Boosts Battery Storage with Three New Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Texas-based energy company has announced plans to build a 1.2-GW natural gas-fired power plant in Lee County, Texas, with construction expected to begin in 2025. Sandow Lakes Energy Co. [...]The post New 1.2-GW Natural Gas-Fired Plant Announced for Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to [...]The post The Clean Energy Balancing Act appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Many countries are promoting renewable energy sources, encouraging sustainable transportation, and adopting innovative technologies to achieve their energy efficiency goals, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. [...]The post How Automation Technology Is Essential to the Future of Efficient Energy Production, Use, and Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A third gas-fired unit planned at a power plant in Uzbekistan will use equipment from Mitsubishi Power, the company announced on Feb. 13. Mitsubishi said the 600-MW Navoi 3 facility [...]The post Mitsubishi Turbine Will Power New Gas-Fired Plant in Uzbekistan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Community Nuclear Power (CNP), the UK's only independent small modular reactor (SMR) development company, will spearhead a project to build four Westinghouse AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs) in North Teeside, [...]The post UK's First SMR Nuclear Project to Showcase Four Westinghouse AP300 Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The decarbonization of power generation is fostering research and development of new energy technologies, and some companies are reimagining what's possible when it comes to power plant design. That includes [...]The post Holtec Bets on Nuclear Paired with Solar to Support Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Meeting ambitious climate targets while transitioning from fossil fuels remains a key priority for businesses, policymakers, and society in general. The good news is that the grid can play a [...]The post 5 Ways to Ensure Grids Don't Become Bottlenecks in the Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Data from Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a group that tracks thermal and renewable power generation projects worldwide, shows that China was responsible for construction of 96% of all new coal-fired [...]The post Global Domination-China Accounts for Nearly All New Coal-Fired Power Plant Construction appeared first on POWER Magazine.

German officials announced a new plan for the country's power generation, a strategy that includes putting at least 10 GW of new gas-fired capacity up for tenders. Officials on Feb. [...]The post Germany Will Support 10 GW of New Gas Plants, With Eye Toward Hydrogen appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Iran's state-run news service said the country has started construction on four new nuclear power units. The IRNA agency on Feb. 1 reported that the four reactors would have expected [...]The post Iran Starts Construction of Four New Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Jan. 19 approved most of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's (MISO) proposed revisions to its Generator Interconnection Procedures (GIP) designed to reduce the submission [...]The post FERC Approves MISO Interconnection Queue Reforms, Rejects Overall Queue Cap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will refurbish four units at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, Canada's first major commercial generation plant- marking a major turnaround for the 3.1-GW plant slated to [...]The post Ontario Green Lights Nuclear Refurbishment of Pickering CANDU Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The transition to green energy is often seen through two different lenses: a burden or an opportunity. Grid modernization refers to a comprehensive transformation of the traditional power grid to [...]The post Interconnection Cost-Causer-Pays Model: Is It Fair or Antiquated in the Era of Grid Modernization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It seems everywhere you go, both inside and outside of the power industry, people are talking about hydrogen. Last October, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an investment of [...]The post Hydrogen: The Swiss Army Knife of Decarbonization' appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Collaboration was the main success factor in the deployment of an all-carrier enterprise distributed antenna system (DAS) for a Midwest power plant. The Problem A power plant in the Midwestern [...]The post Distributed Antenna System Solves Power Plant Communications Problem appeared first on POWER Magazine.