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Small modular reactor (SMR) technology developer NuScale Power has unveiled research programs that could advance an energy system that integrates its nuclear technology to produce desalinated water and hydrogen, while reusing brine waste as an industrial feedstock. The research, developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and [...]The post NuScale Advances SMR-Powered Desalination and Hydrogen Production with Integrated Brine Reuse Strategy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As artificial intelligence (AI) usage and sophistication grows, questions about the sustainability of the traditional model of utilizing huge, centralized data centers are frequently raised. Hyperscale data centers handle most AI workloads today, but they come with high energy demands and environmental costs.The post AI on the Edge: Can Distributed Computing Disrupt the Data Center Boom? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

By their very nature, all chemical fuels contain energy that needs to be released easily and are therefore inherently flammable. However, if that release is not sufficiently controlled, it presents a significant injury risk both to people and property through explosions and fires. Hydrogen, of course, is especially flammable. Counterintuitively, when it comes to safety, [...]The post Delivering Decentralised Hydrogen Safely appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting private-sector nuclear developers to submit proposals for experiments and demonstrations using its Microreactor Application Research Validation and Evaluation (MARVEL) project. The first-of-its-kind operational test bed for advanced microreactor technologies is now 90% through its final design phase, with key components already under fabrication. Idaho National Laboratory (INL), [...]The post DOE Opens Door to Private-Sector Demonstrations at MARVEL Nuclear Microreactor Test Bed appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting private-sector nuclear developers to submit proposals for experiments and demonstrations using its Microreactor Application Research Validation and Evaluation (MARVEL) project. The first-of-its-kind operational test bed for advanced microreactor technologies is now 90% through its final design phase, with key components already under fabrication. Idaho National Laboratory (INL), [...]The post DOE Opens Door to Private-Sector Demonstrations at MARVEL Nuclear Microreactor Test Bed appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the ongoing effort to improve the profitability of energy production and delivery while mitigating the risks, companies are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to drive more powerful, effective analytics. This technological leap is critical as the industry navigates evolving demands, embraces new sources, and strives for greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. However, some energy companies [...]The post Three Strategies for Seamlessly Incorporating AI into the Modern Energy Equation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the ongoing effort to improve the profitability of energy production and delivery while mitigating the risks, companies are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to drive more powerful, effective analytics. This technological leap is critical as the industry navigates evolving demands, embraces new sources, and strives for greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. However, some energy companies [...]The post Three Strategies for Seamlessly Incorporating AI into the Modern Energy Equation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A nonprofit environmental group said at least 130 natural gas-fired power plant projects are planned in Texas over the next few years as part of that state's effort to meet growing demand for energy. The Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), in a report published June 11, said the projects would provide about 58 GW of new generation capacity, while noting that many of the proposed facilities may not move beyond the planning stage.The post Report Says 130 New Gas-Fired Power Projects Proposed in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A nonprofit environmental group said at least 130 natural gas-fired power plant projects are planned in Texas over the next few years as part of that state's effort to meet growing demand for energy. The Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), in a report published June 11, said the projects would provide about 58 GW of new generation capacity, while noting that many of the proposed facilities may not move beyond the planning stage.The post Report Says 130 New Gas-Fired Power Projects Proposed in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, which the agency said is the first to be fast-tracked under the group's Opt-In Certification program. The commission said the installation features 1,150 MW, or 4,600 kWh, of battery energy storage, along with a 1,150-MW solar array with about 3.1-million panels.The post World's Largest' Energy Storage Site Approved as Part of California Solar Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the Darden Clean Energy Project, which the agency said is the first to be fast-tracked under the group's Opt-In Certification program. The commission said the installation features 1,150 MW, or 4,600 kWh, of battery energy storage, along with a 1,150-MW solar array with about 3.1-million panels.The post World's Largest' Energy Storage Site Approved as Part of California Solar Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

XGS Energy and Meta Platforms announced announced an agreement to support development of 150 MW of next-generation geothermal energy in New Mexico. The groups on June 12 said XGS Energy's proprietary geothermal technology, which enables geothermal power production with zero operating water use, will be deployed to the state's PNM electric grid and support Meta's [...]The post XGS Energy, Meta Partner for 150-MW Advanced Geothermal Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

XGS Energy and Meta Platforms announced announced an agreement to support development of 150 MW of next-generation geothermal energy in New Mexico. The groups on June 12 said XGS Energy's proprietary geothermal technology, which enables geothermal power production with zero operating water use, will be deployed to the state's PNM electric grid and support Meta's [...]The post XGS Energy, Meta Partner for 150-MW Advanced Geothermal Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Talen Energy has restructured and significantly expanded its nuclear energy agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), finalizing a 17-year, $18 billion power purchase agreement (PPA) that will supply up to 1,920 MW of carbon-free electricity from the 2.5-GW Susquehanna nuclear plant to Amazon's data centers across Pennsylvania. The deal, announced on June 11, restructures a [...]The post Talen, Amazon Launch $18B Nuclear PPA-A Grid-Connected IPP Model for the Data Center Era appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Talen Energy has restructured and significantly expanded its nuclear energy agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), finalizing a 17-year, $18 billion power purchase agreement (PPA) that will supply up to 1,920 MW of carbon-free electricity from the 2.5-GW Susquehanna nuclear plant to Amazon's data centers across Pennsylvania. The deal, announced on June 11, restructures a [...]The post Talen, Amazon Launch $18B Nuclear PPA-A Grid-Connected IPP Model for the Data Center Era appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. power infrastructure-the intricate physical fabric that laces together generation, transmission, and distribution-is under intensifying strain. Outdated and overextended, it must now absorb relentless growth from electrification and data centers or risk escalating reliability threats, surging costs, and a weakened global competitive edge. POWER examines the dysfunction and what it will actually take to future-proof [...]The post Out of Sync: The Infrastructure Misalignment Undermining the U.S. Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. power infrastructure-the intricate physical fabric that laces together generation, transmission, and distribution-is under intensifying strain. Outdated and overextended, it must now absorb relentless growth from electrification and data centers or risk escalating reliability threats, surging costs, and a weakened global competitive edge. POWER examines the dysfunction and what it will actually take to future-proof [...]The post Out of Sync: The Infrastructure Misalignment Undermining the U.S. Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

What happens when a political U-turn suddenly upends years of decarbonization strategy? As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to dismantle key clean energy tax credits, POWER examines how utilities and developers are rethinking timelines, technologies, and financing, while racing to keep the energy transition on track. On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of [...]The post Decarbonization Whiplash Prompts a Power Sector Recalibration appeared first on POWER Magazine.

What happens when a political U-turn suddenly upends years of decarbonization strategy? As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to dismantle key clean energy tax credits, POWER examines how utilities and developers are rethinking timelines, technologies, and financing, while racing to keep the energy transition on track. On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of [...]The post Decarbonization Whiplash Prompts a Power Sector Recalibration appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives. [...]The post The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

People in the power industry understand inertia and its importance to grid stability. As large thermal power plants and other inertia-providing units are replaced with renewable resources that provide no [...]The post How Decreasing Inertia Is Affecting Power Grids and What to Do About It appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced sweeping changes to regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and other pollutants from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, weakening rules established under the Biden administration that sought to combat climate change.The post EPA Weakening Rules on Power Plant Emissions in Boost for Fossil Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Resilience, sustainability, cost savings, and more are behind the increasing adoption of microgrids, as a variety of industries and enterprises seek greater control of their energy supply.The post Microgrids: Decentralized Power That's Central to the Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. solar manufacturing landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Through targeted domestic content incentives, the federal government has [...]The post IRA Incentives Fuel U.S. Solar Manufacturing Surge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. solar industry has increasingly begun to rebrand itself as MAGA-friendly," emphasizing cost savings, energy independence, and job creation over climate concerns. This shift marks a departure from its [...]The post The Risk of Political Rebranding in the Clean Energy Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy Vault Holdings, a company that provides sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, on June 11 announced the successful completion and start of commercial operation of the 57-MW, two-hour Cross Trails battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scurry County, Texas. The project, which marks the first fully executed asset under Energy Vault's Own & Operate" growth strategy, was completed ahead of schedule and will be supported by a 10-year offtake agreement with Gridmatic, a leading AI-enabled power marketer.The post Energy Vault Brings Texas-Based BESS Online With New Strategy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Applied Digital, a builder and operator of next-generation data centers, has launched an infrastructure partnership with ABB at the company's Greenfield 400-MW campus in North Dakota. TRhe collaboration will innovate fast, reliable, energy-efficient solutions to meet the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).The post ABB, Applied Digital Launch Power Solution for Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Air Force has formally reaffirmed its selection of Oklo's liquid metal-cooled fast reactor to provide nuclear energy at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, re-issuing a Notice of [...]The post Oklo Retapped for Alaska Air Force Microreactor, Proposes Nuclear Fleet-Wide Licensing Framework appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Duke Energy intends to submit an application to South Carolina's Public Service Commission (PSC) for approval to build a 1.4-GW gas-fired combined cycle plant with hydrogen capability in Anderson County. [...]The post Duke Energy Advances New 1.4-GW Gas-Hydrogen Power Plant in South Carolina Under New Energy Security Mandate appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The president of Iran's nuclear energy agency said officials in that country have signed an agreement with Russia for construction of at least eight nuclear power plants in Iran. Mohammad [...]The post Russia Has Deal to Build Eight Nuclear Power Plants in Iran appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fervo Energy announced the successful drilling and logging of its Sugarloaf appraisal well, an operational achievement that the company said demonstrates the rapid advancement and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The well was drilled to a true vertical depth of 15,765 feet and is projected to reach a bottomhole temperature of 520F after full thermal equilibration.The post Fervo Energy Sets Record with New Enhanced Geothermal Well appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ohio regulators have approved construction of a 200-MW natural gas-fired power plant in Licking County, a project designed to provide electricity for an affiliate of tech company Meta.The post New 200-MW Gas-Fired Plant in Ohio Will Power Meta Data Center appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Agilitas Energy, a developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, announced the commissioning of a 9.96-MW/22.4-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Houston, Texas. The project marks the first distributed generation BESS interconnected to CenterPoint Energy's distribution system and participating in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)'s wholesale delivery market.The post Agilitas Energy Commissions ESS for CenterPoint in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Microgrids have grown in importance as the need for a reliable and resilient supply of power has grown. The technology has proven itself for a variety of commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, in both urban and rural areas where a source of off-grid-or in some cases grid-connected-energy is needed, whether a backup power or as a primary source of electricity.The post The POWER Interview: Advanced Technologies Support Microgrid Movement appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy equipment group GE Vernova said it has commissioned the first of four 250-MW variable speed units at THDC India Limited's Tehri Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant, part of the Tehri Hydropower Complex. The 1-GW expansion will increase the facility's power generation capacity to 2.4 GW, making it the country's largest hydropower plant.The post A First for India: GE Vernova Commissions Pumped Storage Unit at Hydro Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As threats to power companies rise-from cyberattacks to theft and vandalism-many utilities are rethinking how to secure facilities and critical infrastructure. Outdated systems that constantly trigger false alarms from wind, [...]The post Meet the Tools Helping Power Companies Separate Threats from Noise appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regional transmission organization (RTO) is joining with energy technology company Hitachi on development of what the groups say is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution to support power transmission reliability and flexibility challenges.The post Hitachi, Southwest Power Pool Join to Develop AI-Based Grid Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved NuScale Power's uprated 77-MWe (250-MWth) small modular reactor (SMR) design, clearing the nuclear technology firm's second standard design approval (SDA). The development marks [...]The post NuScale's 77-MWe SMR Clears NRC Review, Sets Stage for First Firm Order appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Telecom giant AT&T has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for generation from a new solar power project in Texas. Enbridge, a Canada-based energy group, on June 4 marked the start of operations for the 130-MW Orange Grove Solar installation near Corpus Christi. The array is Enbridge's first in Texas. The company on Wednesday said AT&T has a long-term virtual PPA for the project.The post AT&T Signs PPA For Output from New 130-MW Texas Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The current state of play for tariffs is creating headwinds and challenges, along with complexity and uncertainty, for global economies and certainly the renewable energy industry. While the renewable energy sector is no stranger to tariffs and the challenge" they present, knowing the current status of such tariffs is the first step to developing mechanisms for dealing with them in a way that can give your project the best chance at success.The post Tariff Tempest: Renewables' Route Through the Current Tariff Climate appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A hydrogen production company that develops the fuel using renewable energy is moving forward with plans for a $1.85-billion solar-powered manufacturing facility in California.The post Preparations Continue for Major Green Hydrogen Production Plant in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on May 13 of this year issued an order addressing the formula rate filings and requests for transmission rate incentives for the Valley Link [...]The post Analysis: FERC Denies Hypothetical Capital Structure Incentive for Valley Link Transmission Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy's (DOE's) abrupt termination of 24 previously awarded projects-including four prominent power-related carbon capture projects- will rescind $3.7 billion in financial assistance from its Office of Clean [...]The post DOE Scraps $3.7B in OCED Projects, Upending Carbon Capture Progress at Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology group Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to take about 1.1 GW of electricity from Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. Meta and Constellation on June 3 said the contract means the power plant will continue to operate beyond its expected closure in 2027.The post Meta Deal With Constellation Will Keep Illinois Nuclear Plant Open appeared first on POWER Magazine.

National Grid in the UK has begun construction of a new Uxbridge Moor substation complex in Buckinghamshire, a project designed to connect more than one dozen new data centers to the electricity provider's network.The post UK's National Grid Investing Billions for Substation Site to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Rolls-Royce said it will more than double its production of backup power generation systems for data

Perovskite solar cells are a high-efficiency, low-cost alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels. With the perovskite solar cell industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2033, there's enormous potential for [...]The post Perovskite Solar Cells: What They Are and Why They Matter appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I have spent years in law firms and in-house legal departments counseling clients in the energy sector with respect to their contracts and the related process they utilize in papering [...]The post Papering Energy: Do Your Contracts Have the Right Power'? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

For engineering management and engineers, the total power market is rapidly changing globally. Consequently, North American district heating networks and industrial processors are taking note of key developments in the European power market today. Specifically, Finland has set one of the most advanced climate policies in the region, committing to carbon neutrality by 2035.The post Europe Taps Electric Boilers to Balance the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The world's electricity grids are facing unprecedented strain as demand surges from electrification, data centers, and renewable energy integration, while aging infrastructure struggles to keep pace. Traditional approaches to grid [...]The post Grid Enhancing Technologies Do Exactly What They Say appeared first on POWER Magazine.