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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.

Germany-based RWE, among the world's leading companies in development of offshore wind energy, said it will acquire three major projects off the East Anglia coast of the UK from Sweden's [...]The post RWE Buying Offshore Wind Projects from Vattenfall in $1.2 Billion Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has unanimously approved the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO's) Day-Ahead Market Enhancements (DAME) and Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) proposal, effectively allowing new market options [...]The post FERC Approves CAISO Day-Ahead Market Enhancements, EDAM Proposals appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Energy may be poised to become a crucial equipment and consulting partner for Oklo's Aurora powerhouse, a liquid metal-cooled fast nuclear reactor. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) Oklo unveiled [...]The post Siemens Energy Poised to Partner with Oklo on Aurora Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) module maker is moving some of its manufacturing to the U.S. Mumbai-based Waaree Energies on Dec. 21 said it would build its first U.S.-based facility [...]The post India's Largest Solar PV Manufacturer Planning U.S. Factory appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. is facing energy and climate challenges on multiple fronts. Rising energy costs, extreme weather events, and a transition away from fossil fuels have placed increasing pressure on governmentsand [...]The post Rooftop Solar Important Piece of Fight Against Climate Change appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the face of escalating climate concerns, the U.S. is grappling with the dual challenges of advancing clean energy initiatives and establishing effective organic waste management strategies. A year since [...]The post Streamlining Clean Energy Approvals and Organic Waste Legislation for a Sustainable Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The seven European countries that make up the Pentalateral Energy Forum-Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland-will strive for the decarbonization of their interconnected electricity system by 2035. [...]The post Seven European Countries Set Ambitious But Necessary' Target to Decarbonize Power System by 2035 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Life cycle analysis or assessments (LCAs) are a quintessential tool for power and utility industry professionals and tradespeople. They determine the environmental and financial value of new technologies. Consumer products [...]The post Shining Light on Life Cycle Analysis for Renewable Energy Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An iconic coal refuse power plant in West Virginia that burns gob-basically dirt-and pond fines as part of a complex environmental solution to address coal waste is stepping up efforts [...]The post A Coal Refuse Power Plant Is Pioneering an AI-Driven Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Work continues on what would be the largest hydropower project in Angola, a $5.2 billion run-of-river power station that Angolan officials have said could come online as early as 2026. [...]The post Major Hydropower Project Moves Forward in Angola appeared first on POWER Magazine.

With the transition to electric vehicles, utilities are becoming the new gasoline wholesalers" as they provide critical fuel for transportation. Understanding their complex energy rate structures could make or break [...]The post The Demand Charge Dilemma at EV Charging Stations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Construction of what would be the largest solar array in Kentucky is underway. National Grid Renewables on Dec. 14 said the company's 160-MW Unbridled project, located in Webster and Henderson [...]The post Construction Underway on Kentucky's Largest Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Growth in the solar power sector is being driven not only by ever-larger utility-scale farms, but also by growth in distributed generation. This smaller-scale use of solar energy is being [...]The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Data-Driven Solar Solutions Key to Grid Stability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. energy sector has a bullseye on its back. Whether it's nation-state hackers or domestic terrorists, the level of malicious activity directed against the sector has reached an all-time [...]The post Powering Through Requires Securing the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Following a difficult period for the renewable energy industry, firms must begin prioritising foreign exchange (FX) risk management against the rising threat of currency movements. It has been a tough [...]The post How Renewable Energy Companies Can Address Increasing Foreign Exchange Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant can continue operating at least through much of 2030 after state energy regulators on Dec. 14 voted to keep the facility open an additional five [...]The post California Regulators Vote to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open Another Five Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy transition is an increasingly important trend, not just for power generation but also for communities across the U.S. As regions that have been dependent on hydrocarbons begin to [...]The post Community Solar Drives Energy Transition in Longtime Fossil-Fuel Region appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Negotiators from nearly every country in the world closed COP28 with a decision that-for the first time-formally recognizes the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels to achieve Paris Agreement [...]The post COP28 Concludes with Landmark Decision to Shift Away from Fossil Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.

According to a guidebook issued by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) multi-mission laboratory, microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources [...]The post Microgrids a Win for Both Owners and Grid Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a construction permit for Kairos Power's 35-MWth Hermes molten salt non-power" demonstration reactor, which the firm has proposed to build at theEast Tennessee [...]The post Kairos' Hermes Secures First NRC Green Light for Advanced Nuclear Non-LWR Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova said the company's turbines will play a major role in supporting renewable energy in Spain through a collaboration with Forestalia, one of that country's leading clean energy developers. [...]The post GE Vernova, Forestalia Reach Deal for Wind Farms in Spain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country's economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. [...]The post South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Massachusetts-based group developing an energy storage system to support renewable energy resources is moving forward with plans for a prototype facility outside Boston. Fourth Power on Dec. 12 said [...]The post Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct [...]The post Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In an era defined by environmental consciousness and a pressing need to reduce our carbon emissions, renewable energy has emerged as the shining beacon of hope for a sustainable future. [...]The post Advanced Energy Storage: Linchpin for a Renewable Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An estimated 90% of software products used to manage the U.S. power grid contains code contributions" from Russian or Chinese developers. The finding from cyber risk management solution firm Fortress [...]The post Report: Power Sector Supply Chain Dependent on Adversaries appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) announced on Dec. 6 that China's independently developed high-temperature gas-cooled modular pebble bed (HTR-PM) reactor demonstrator had commenced commercial operation. The HTR-PM project was constructed [...]The post Impressive Milestones Achieved on Chinese Advanced Nuclear Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Wood Mackenzie research group said the U.S. solar sector is expected to add a record 33 GW of [...]The post Report: U.S. Adds 33 GW of New Solar Capacity in 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

More and more businesses are looking to use renewable energy as they set decarbonization goals, with public companies often pushed by shareholders to adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. [...]The post The POWER Interview: Tech-Enabled Financing Supports Solar Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There's growing global recognition that a net-zero world is inevitable, with ever-increasing investments in clean technologies and strong consumer support for sustainably-minded companies. As the transition to a carbon-free future [...]The post Energy Efficiency Is Demand-Side Solution Needed to Protect the Grid and Save Businesses Money appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said the U.S. is ready to work with other governments on research and development of nuclear fusion, as part of efforts to produce more carbon-free [...]The post U.S. Set to Lead Global Research for Nuclear Fusion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Investments in renewable energy resources across the U.S. continue to grow, supported by increased federal funding, legislation that improves project economics, and growing demand for cleaner energy. Deloitte, which provides [...]The post Deloitte Report Highlights Growth in Renewables, Challenges for 2024 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. and 21 other countries have said they want to triple the global generation capacity of nuclear power by mid-century. The pledge, announced Dec. 2 at the United Nations' [...]The post 22 Countries, Including U.S., Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Colorado-based cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association will accelerate the closure of a coal-fired unit in the northwestern part of the state, and also announced a retirement date for an [...]The post Tri-State Closing Arizona, Colorado Coal Plants Early, Investing in More Renewables appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The need for flexibility, sustainability, reliability, and resiliency in the electricity sector is bringing varied technologies together in the power generation mix. Hybrid power plants are increasingly partThe post Energy Storage, VPPs Accelerate Growth in Hybrid Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The use of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is growing as more homeowners and businesses take control of their energy needs and look for ways to make their electricity supply [...]The post The POWER Interview: New Solar Technology Increasing Efficiency, Power Density appeared first on POWER Magazine.