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The push for vehicle electrification and renewable energy as catalysts for decarbonization holds immense global potential. Recent studies indicate that the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is projected to skyrocket [...]The post Streamlining Decarbonized Transportation: Why Utilities and Fleets Should Adopt a Platform Approach appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Chinese officials on June 25 said the first phase of what is considered the world's largest combined hydro and solar power plant has entered commercial operation. The Kela hydro/solar plant, [...]The post First Phase of 100-GW China Hydro/Solar Project Enters Service appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Environmental experts consider decarbonization to be among the most important keys to minimizing the effects of climate change. While the transition to a low-carbon economy may present challenges, it also [...]The post Driving Decarbonization: Lessons Learned from Europe That Can Help Unlock the U.S. Clean Hydrogen Economy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

OpenUtilities Enables Substation Intelligent Digital Design, Reducing Environmental Impact and Saving 50% in Costs With a network spanning 737,000 kilometers, covering approximately 95% of New South Wales, Australia, Essential Energy [...]The post Essential Energy Lowers Costs and Carbon Footprint Across Australia's Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A project to build more than 100 miles of transmission lines, along with multiple substations, to enable the use of more renewable energy in Maine has received support from state [...]The post Maine Lawmakers Back Transmission Project for Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Over the past couple of decades, the expected growth in electricity usage unexpectedly flatlined, leaving utilities with stagnant revenue, but aging infrastructure in need of capital investment. Then came the [...]The post New Technologies Driving Electric Grid Modernization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Sweden-based company that develops deepwater wind power projects has joined with a global renewable energy group in a partnership to develop an offshore wind farm that could feature turbines [...]The post Swedish Offshore Wind Farm Could Use 30-MW Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Over the past few years, climate change coupled with the Biden administration's push for clean energy alternatives has spurred innovation in the power grid. One growing trend among developers, planners [...]The post Brownfield Sites Spur Opportunity in the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) on June 21 issued an amended certificate of environmental compatibility (CEC) for Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District's (SRP's) 575-MW natural gas-fired Coolidge [...]The post SRP's Urgent 575-MW Aeroderivative Natural Gas Expansion Gets Arizona Regulator's Green Light appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Con Edison President Matthew Ketschke reported that his company will place the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in New York City in service just in time to help meet [...]The post New York City's Largest Battery Energy Storage System Nears Completion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has wrapped up a final safety evaluation for Kairos Power's 35-MWth Hermes non-power" demonstration reactor, which the firm has proposed to build at theEast Tennessee [...]The post NRC Completes Safety Review for Kairos Nuclear Test Reactor Within 18 Months appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Modeling from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) suggests an 11% probability of having a load shed issue on a peak day this summer, an official said during a [...]The post ERCOT's Energy Emergency Risk Has Shifted from Late Afternoon to Early Evening appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The conversation around lithium demand in the U.S. has been highly focused on surging sales of electric vehicles (EVs), but as we look ahead to the coming years, the real [...]The post What's Really Driving the Lithium Crisis in North America appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China's Envision Energy said it will supply 1 GW of generation capacity for wind projects designed by Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power in Uzbekistan. Envision, headquartered in Shanghai and China's second-largest [...]The post China, Saudi Arabia Team on Wind Projects in Uzbekistan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A project that will developed by Propel NY-a partnership of the New York Power Authority and New York Transco-has been chosen to provide at least 3,000 MW of energy from [...]The post NYISO Picks Transmission Project for Offshore Wind appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As pressure mounts, energy leaders must build a more-resilient, lower-carbon energy system. Technical, digital, and engineered solutions will play a critical role in this transition, but which options are most [...]The post Supercharging Decarbonisation: How Engineered Solutions Can Accelerate the Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China continues to be a world leader in exporting its nuclear power technology. Chinese officials in Pakistan on June 20 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a $4.8 billion [...]The post Pakistan Expanding Nuclear Plant With New Hualong One Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The value of electricity has increased dramatically as a product of the global energy challenge-and this trend is unlikely to diminish. Energy providers are actively seeking ways to reduce their [...]The post The Global Energy Challenge Makes a Strong Case for Battery Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Georgia Power said commercial operation of the new Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle has been delayed for at least another month. The utility on June 16 said there's a problem [...]The post Another Delay for New Unit at Vogtle Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has allowed Centrus Energy-a firm contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production with domestic technology-to introduce uranium [...]The post Centrus Gets NRC Green Light to Introduce Uranium Into HALEU Nuclear Enrichment Cascade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A leading German energy group has announced plans to create a clean energy hub at what today is an area of coal mines and coal-fired power stations in the eastern [...]The post German Group Plans Green Baseload' Installation at Major Coal Generation Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Atomic Energy Act authorizes the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to issue licenses for commercial power reactors to operate for up to 40 years. These licenses can be renewed for [...]The post Subsequent License Renewal: Extending Nuclear Power Reactors to 80 Years of Operation (and Maybe More) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a bid to transition to a fully regulated business, Duke Energy will sell its unregulated utility-scale solar and wind group-a portfolio of 3.4 GW-for an enterprise value of $2.8 [...]The post Duke Energy to Shed 3.4-GW Unregulated Renewable Business Segment in $2.8B Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Recycling of components used in the renewable energy sector is a growing industry. Several companies have entered the market to make wind and solar power more sustainable, including some of [...]The post Recyclable Blades Featured at New RWE Offshore Wind Farm Near Denmark appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It's been two years since the historic Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack shut down one of the largest and most vital oil pipelines in the U.S. While this hasn't been the [...]The post Four Ways to Protect the Energy Sector from Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Temporary work zones are often required when constructing or rehabilitating power generation facilities and infrastructure. Safety is the essential factor in any industrial setting, and this is especially true when [...]The post Strategies for Operating Safely within Power Construction Zones appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. recently took another important step in implementing a comprehensive strategy to advance the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen. The Biden-Harris administration on June 5 […]The post U.S. DOE Releases Report for Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Temperatures in the UK recently soared into the high 80s, increasing demand for cooling across Britain and prompting energy company National Grid to call for a restart of a coal-fired […]The post UK Restarts Coal-Fired Units as Temperatures, Power Demand Rise appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Spanish energy giant Iberdrola announced it has finalized an agreement to sell much of its power generation portfolio in Mexico to that country’s government. The $6 billion deal, first announced […]The post Iberdrola Finalizes $6 Billion Deal to Sell Mexico Gas-Fired Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A judge has ruled that construction of natural gas-fired power plant in Montana can resume, two months after the same judge ordered the project halted due to environmental concerns. The […]The post Judge Rules Montana Gas-Fired Plant Can Move Forward, While Landmark Climate Case Begins appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. nuclear power industry has an ally with a unique platform to spread the sector’s message of providing reliable, clean electricity. Meet Grace Stanke. She’s not just a student […]The post The POWER Interview: Miss America Talks Importance of Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in May 2023 published a proposed rule that would establish new source performance standards (NSPS) and existing source performance standards (ESPS) for greenhouse gas […]The post Expect Legal Challenges to New EPA Rules on Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A breach at the Nova Kakhovka Dam stemming from the destruction of the 351-MW hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine on June 6 has triggered massive flooding, prompted an environmental […]The post Devastating Ukraine Dam Breach Raises Concerns for Nearby Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A unique hydrogen blending project has entered commercial operation at the Linden Cogeneration Facility (Linden Cogen) in Linden, New Jersey. The project allows Linden Cogen’s Unit 6 gas turbine to […]The post Hydrogen Blending Project Commissioned on New Jersey Gas Turbine Unit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Westinghouse Electric and Finnish utility Fortum will cooperate to explore developing and deploying AP1000 and AP300 reactor projects in Finland and Sweden. The companies on June 7 signed memoranda of […]The post Westinghouse, Fortum to Study Possibilities for AP1000, AP300 Nuclear Reactors in Finland and Sweden appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in Ohio. The 1,875-MW Guernsey Power Station, in Guernsey County in southeastern Ohio, is sourcing gas from the Marcellus and […]The post New Gas-Fired 1,875-MW Plant Comes Online in Ohio appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advancements in nuclear power technology have brought several new companies into the sector, many of them working on innovative reactor designs and fuels to move the industry forward. One of […]The post The POWER Interview: European Group Building Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AES Corp. has announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm in Arizona, a project sited on one of the state’s oldest working […]The post Major Wind Farm at Arizona Cattle Ranch Comes Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first round of awardees of the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program. The program is the latest in a series of efforts designed to […]The post Fusion Energy Projects Get Boost from DOE Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Constellation Energy, the largest nuclear generator in the U.S., will take over NRG Energy’s 44% ownership stake in the 2.6-GW South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STP), a nuclear power […]The post NRG Energy to Sell Texas Nuclear Plant Stake to Constellation in $1.75B Power Move appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The power industry’s rapid adoption of digitalization is a striking example of its dynamic innovation—the continuous development and introduction of new ideas, products, or processes to meet shiftingThe post Dynamic Innovation in Power Sector Digitalization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Government officials in the Netherlands have earmarked more than $350 million to fund further development of nuclear energy in the country, including extending the operating license of the 485-MW BorsseleThe post Dutch Officials Set Funding for Nuclear Power Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

After years of upgrade and retrofit projects, and a keen focus on safety and continuous improvement, the Coal Users’ Group board of directors selected Platte River Power Authority’s Rawhide Unit 1 as theThe post A Long Time Coming: Rawhide Unit 1 Is Coal Users’ Group Plant of the Year appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. power grid has many vulnerabilities, but power companies, with additional support from the government, are investing in the system and enhancing its operation through new innovative technology. TheThe post Improving the U.S. Electric Power Grid: Mitigating Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A project to deploy a 1.5-MW commercial-scale ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe by 2025 has gained a key design certification. The crucialThe post OTEC, a Long-Stalled Baseload Ocean Power Technology, Is Seeing a Swell appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Efforts by Japanese nuclear fuel manufacturers to develop accident tolerant fuel (ATF) materials are making progress, and their commercialization is currently expected between 2030 and 2035 after keyThe post Japan Moving Forward on Nuclear Accident Tolerant Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.

KEPCO Wants to Extend Operations of Two Reactors. Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO) in April asked Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) for permission to extend the lifespan of Units 3The post POWER Digest [June 2023] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Onshore, offshore, and up in the air—the power of wind is evident in the changing energy landscape. Advancements in wind power technology are many, with developers in both the onshore and offshore sectorsThe post New Tech Highlights Innovation, Spurs Growth in Wind Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The demand for electricity generated from renewable sources is increasing rapidly as the world transitions to cleaner energy sources. The Energy Information Administration earlier this year said about 21.5% of […]The post Domestic Manufacturing of Export Cables Key for U.S. Offshore Wind Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Georgia Power officials said Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle has reached 100% power output, as the first reactor in a two-unit expansion at the site in Waynesboro, Georgia, nears commercial […]The post Unit 3 at Vogtle Nuclear Plant Reaches 100% Power Output appeared first on POWER Magazine.