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The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its third Section 202(c) emergency order in the past two weeks, this time to bolster reliability in PJM Interconnection by compelling Constellation Energy [...]The post Trump Administration Issues Third Emergency Order to Prevent PJM Power Shortfall appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A startup company led by former executives with major technology and energy groups is betting on the use of natural gas and battery energy storage to provide data centers with on-site power, freeing those sites from reliance on the traditional power grid.The post Natural Gas, Energy Storage at Heart of New Group's Data Center Power Concept appeared first on POWER Magazine.

While many utilities are hardening power grid infrastructure by upgrading poles and wires-a necessary step-brute force solutions alone won't be enough. To truly future-proof the grid, resilience must be rooted in intelligence via systems that anticipate, adapt, and respond dynamically.The post Why Grid Hardening Needs to Be Smarter, Not Just Stronger appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants with thermal energy storage (TES) systems face significant material challenges. Specifically, industry-standard 347H austenitic stainless steel used in the manufacture of molten salt tanks can [...]The post Tackling Weld Failures in Thermal Energy Storage Tanks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an emergency order to delay the closure of Consumer Energy's 1,560-MW J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan,citing urgent reliability concerns [...]The post DOE Issues Rare Emergency Order to Delay Michigan Coal Plant Retirement Amid MISO Grid Risk appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Regulators in Wisconsin have approved We Energies' plan to invest about $1.5 billion for construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants in the southeastern part of the state. The [...]The post Regulators Approve Plans for Two New Gas-Fired Plants in Wisconsin appeared first on POWER Magazine.

ACCIONA Energia has announced the start of commercial operations at the company's 280-MW Forty Mile Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada. The Forty Mile installation is one of Canada's 10 largest wind farms and the largest facility of its kind that ACCIONA Energia has built to date in North America.The post ACCIONA Energia Brings 280-MW Wind Farm Online in Canada appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Smart Wires have announced a project to enhance grid reliability and meet energy commitments for data centers connecting in San Jose, California. North Carolina-based Smart Wires will deploy its advanced power flow control (APFC) technology to help PG&E mitigate thermal overloads, redirect power flow, and increase available capacity at its Los Esteros electric substation.The post PG&E, Smart Wires Enhance Grid Reliability, Capacity for California Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New York-headquartered Plug Power said the company's hydrogen plant in Woodbine, Georgia, produced 300 metric tons of liquid hydrogen in April of this year, the facility's highest monthly output to date and a new benchmark for the U.S. hydrogen industry.The post Plug Power's Georgia Hydrogen Plant Sets U.S. Production Mark appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Toyota Boshoku America (TBA), Onyx Renewables, and key project partners gathered on May 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a 5.7-MW solar project that will fulfill 85% of electricity needs at TBA's Illinois plant with clean, affordable energy.The post New Solar Array Powering Auto Parts Plant in Illinois appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A battery energy storage system (BESS) described as the largest deployed to date in the European Union (EU) has been commissioned in Bulgaria. Officials with the country's Ministry of Energy said the 124-MW/496.2-MWh BESS, also the largest in the Balkans, supports the stability of Bulgaria's power grid along with its transition to the use of more renewable energy resources.The post EU's Largest BESS Project Now Online in Bulgaria appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Avangrid said it would invest $41 million across five projects in New York State to improve the capacity and reliability of the regional power grid. The company, a member of the Iberdrola Group, said the funding for the grid around Ithaca, New York, builds on Avangrid's effort to modernize New York's electrical and gas infrastructure.The post Avangrid Investing $41 Million to Rebuild NY Grid Infrastructure appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The uncertainty surrounding the global tariff war is reshaping the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the energy sector. This dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities for investors, compelling them to navigate a complex web of trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts.The post The Outlook for Energy M&A Amid Global Tariff War appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Type One Energy announced on May 27 that it had successfully completed the first formal design review of Infinity Two, which is based on the world's only implementable, peer-reviewed physics [...]The post Type One Energy Completes Formal Initial Design Review of Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The speed of decision-making at the grid edge has become critical for maintaining stability, preventing cascading failures, optimizing efficiency and integrating intermittent renewable resources. With the proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles and smart loads, grid edge intelligence has moved from a luxury to a necessity.The post How Grid Edge Computing Is Revolutionizing Real-Time Power Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed it is drafting a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gases (GHG) from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The EPA on May 24 said a new rule on emissions would be published after interagency review.The post EPA Moving to Axe Emissions Limits from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The only commercial nuclear power plant in the U.S. Pacific Northwest is set for a $700-million upgrade that would add nearly 200 MW of generation capacity. The Columbia Generating Station in Richland, Washington, with a current capacity of 1,207 MW, will undergo an extended power uprate that will be done during the plant's next three biennial spring refueling outages in 2027, 2029, and 2031.The post Only Nuclear Power Plant in U.S. Northwest Set to Add Generating Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Government officials in Estonia announced the country will initiate a spatial planning process and an environmental impact assessment for construction of the country's first nuclear power plant.The post Estonia Plans 600-MW Nuclear Power Plant Utilizing BWRX-300 SMRs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vistra Corp. has agreed to acquire seven natural gas power plants totaling 2,557 MW from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion, as part of a strategy to meet surging U.S. [...]The post Vistra to Acquire 2.6 GW Gas Fleet for $1.9B, Citing Surging U.S. Power Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Kerrville (Texas) Public Utility Board has selected MAN Energy Solutions to supply six 18V51/60G gas engines for a new 124-MW power plant. The facility, which will be built adjacent to the existing 51-MW Sky Global Power One in Colorado County, Texas, will leverage the site's existing power transmission infrastructure. It will be designed as a peaker plant that will support the power grid during periods of high demand for electricity.The post MAN Energy Gas Engines Will Power New Texas Peaker Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology group Wartsila will supply power generation equipment for a new 30-MW power plant being set up on Victoria Island in Lagos by Victoria Island Power Ltd. (VIPL), a Nigerian independent power producer. Wartsila, acting as the engineering, procurement, and construction lead for the project, also will operate and maintain the power plant for a period of five years.The post Wartsila Supporting New Nigerian Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AES Corp. announced the company has entered into two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) to support tech company Meta's data centers. The deal announced May 21 is for 650 MW of generation from solar projects that AES is bringing online in Texas and Kansas, serving the Southwest Power Pool market.The post AES, Meta Sign PPAs for 650 MW of Solar Power in Kansas and Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) 2025 Summer Energy Market and Electric Reliability Assessment has forecast higher wholesale electricity prices this summer in most regions. The assessment, published May 15, [...]The post FERC Anticipates Higher Energy Prices This Summer appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the world transitions toward renewable energy sources, geothermal power has emerged as one of the most promising, yet underutilized, options in the clean energy portfolio. Unlike solar and wind, [...]The post Modular Geothermal Power: Gradient's Scalable Solution for Oil and Gas Sites appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fluence Energy, a global group that delivers intelligent energy storage systems, services, and asset optimization software, announced the start of production at a new manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona. The facility that opened May 20 will produce enclosures made with U.S. steel and battery management system (BMS) hardware for Fluence's grid-scale energy storage systems.The post Fluence Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with New Arizona Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Construction of the Empire Wind offshore wind power project is restarting after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said an order to stop work on the installation has been lifted. The Trump administration, which has been vocal in its disdain for the U.S. offshore wind industry, last month had called for the project to be stopped.The post Empire Wind Construction Resumes After Stop Work' Order Lifted appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks, the first of its kind in the world, has officially entered operation at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, [...]The post World's First Fleet of 100 5G-A Autonomous Electric Mining Trucks Launched at Yimin Mine appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invoked emergency authority to compel Puerto Rico's public utility to dispatch mothballed oil-fired and fossil-fueled power units, citing an imminent threat to grid [...]The post DOE Orders Fossil Units Online After Puerto Rico Blackouts, Citing Dispatchable Capacity Need appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province. The money will pay for upgrades to the Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was commissioned in 1926 in Alma, Quebec.The post Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New transmission lines will help meet power needs this summer. Con Edison will energize newly constructed transmission lines in Brooklyn and Staten Island this month, helping to keep service reliable [...]The post Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Project manager Bechtel said construction of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar facility in Indiana is moving forward, with the company on May 16 saying the project kicked its construction activities into a higher gear this month."The post Major Indiana Solar Project Advances to Next Phase appeared first on POWER Magazine.

TESCO Metering is proud to announce its recognition as one of the first manufacturers to achieve certification in the National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA's) new Make It Americanprogram. As a [...]The post TESCO Recognized as Pilot Partner in NEMA's Make It American' Program, Reinforcing Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing and BABA Compliance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Microgrids have proven their role in enhancing the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the modern power system. Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, provided POWER with several lists detailing the technologies behind microgrids, the companies that can benefit from deployment, and the services the systems can provide for their end-users.The post The POWER Interview: Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies-and Benefits appeared first on POWER Magazine.

All regions across the North American bulk power system (BPS) are generally positioned to meet peak demand under normal summer conditions, though elevated risks of electricity supply shortfalls could persist [...]The post NERC's Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced nuclear developer Oklo announced it has successfully completed borehole drilling for site characterization work at its Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site, marking a pivotal milestone as the company progresses [...]The post Oklo Completes Key Siting Milestone for First Commercial Nuclear Fast Reactor at INL appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Why microgrids with hydrogen for backup power will create significant benefits for consumers and utilities. The energy grid in the U.S., particularly in regions like California, Texas, and the Northeast, [...]The post Microgrids with Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Most of the 440 operable nuclear power plants (NPPs) currently deployed worldwide have long been recognized as potential targets for attack by enemy military forces or terrorists. Such an attack [...]The post An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The deciding factor in the artificial intelligence (AI) race may come down to our ability to provide new data centers what they need most: massive amounts of constantly available electricity. [...]The post Nuclear Is the Key to Winning AI Race appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy and technology sectors are merging, the demand for power is surging, and the battle lines that have defined energy policy debates for decades are being overtaken by events. [...]The post It's Time to Build American Energy-but It's Getting Late appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The federal government in 2021 passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIIJA), which allocated $8 billion in funding to establish hydrogen hubs at multiple locations across the U.S. [...]The post Hydrogen at a Crossroads: What's Next for U.S. Infrastructure? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Modern power plants have many critical demands, including the need for more efficient energy management, enhanced safety and security, and reduced power consumption. Integrating a smart boiler system is essential [...]The post Benefits, Challenges of Integrating Smart Boiler Systems at Modern Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Managing the different oils and greases that make up your lubricant arsenal is a daunting task. Most power generation facilities employ a lubricant champion to keep those products carefully sorted [...]The post Give Your Lubricant Champion the Support They Deserve appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power.Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group's overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 GW. The gas-fired plants are located in the U.S. Northeast and Texas, the company said Monday.The post NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Today's energy resilience toolkit includes a growing array of technologies, including diesel generators, natural gas systems, lithium-ion battery storage, solar-plus-battery microgrids-and now, a new class of hydrogen-based solutions that generate clean electricity from moisture in the air. No single option is universally ideal, but understanding their strengths and applications can help communities build more robust and flexible emergency energy strategies.The post Rethinking Emergency Power: Hydrogen and the Future of Disaster Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are crucial grid management technologies in today's modern power delivery system. ADMS integrates multiple utility operational systems into [...]The post How ADMS and DERMS Are Delivering Smarter Solutions for Utilities and Customers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India's green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities.The post India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ontario's provincial government has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin construction on the first of four BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Darlington New Nuclear [...]The post Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on May 7 told lawmakers that the Department of Energy (DOE) is entering what he called a golden era of American energy dominance," outlining [...]The post DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has submitted the first portion of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to build a GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor [...]The post TVA Submits First Portion of Construction Permit Application to NRC for Clinch River BWRX-300 SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

On April 28, 2025, at 12:33 p.m. local time, a significant blackout affected the entire Iberian Peninsula, plunging Spain and Portugal into darkness. During a webcast on May 6, Sean [...]The post Understanding the April 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Early Analysis and Lessons Learned appeared first on POWER Magazine.