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The post World-First Test Production of Fossil-Free Hydrogen-Reduced Sponge Iron Completed appeared first on POWER Magazine. A pioneering pilot project in Lulea, Sweden, designed to produce “fossil-free” steel has successfully completed test production of sponge iron, demonstrating it is possible to use hydrogen made with fossil-free power to reduce iron ore, instead of coal and coke. Swedish energy company Vattenfall, mining company LKAB, and steel manufacturer SSAB—companies that are collaborating under […]The post World-First Test Production of Fossil-Free Hydrogen-Reduced Sponge Iron Completed appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post NRG Will Close 3 Coal Plants After Poor Auction Results appeared first on POWER Magazine. NRG Energy Inc. said it will retire three coal-fired power plants—two in Illinois and one in Delaware—next year after disappointing results in the May 2021 capacity auction for the PJM Interconnection. NRG during its June 17 investor day presentation said about 1.6 GW of coal-fired generation would be closed, including the 682-MW Waukegan and 510-MW […]The post NRG Will Close 3 Coal Plants After Poor Auction Results appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Darrell Proctor on (#5K6ZR)
The post FERC-NARUC Task Force Will Tackle Transmission Issues appeared first on POWER Magazine. Two groups concerned with issues regarding the regulation and production of U.S. electricity have announced formation of a joint federal-state task force on power transmission, an effort to better identify the costs and benefits associated with electric power projects, and support the buildout of renewable energy resources. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), an independent […]The post FERC-NARUC Task Force Will Tackle Transmission Issues appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5K6XM)
The post UK Eyes 2025 Operation Date for Fusion Demo Plant as Powerful Magnet Heads to ITER appeared first on POWER Magazine. This week marked two major milestones for fusion energy. On June 15, San Diego-based General Atomics (GA) said it was ready to ship the first module of the Central Solenoid—the world’s most powerful magnet—which will become a central component of ITER, the world’s largest experimental fusion facility that is under construction in France. And a […]The post UK Eyes 2025 Operation Date for Fusion Demo Plant as Powerful Magnet Heads to ITER appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5K6HR)
The post Enapter Makes Headway on AEM Electrolyzer Mass Production appeared first on POWER Magazine. Enapter, a German manufacturer of Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzers, is gearing up to deploy an automated production line to scale up electrolyzer manufacturing and ramp up green hydrogen production. The company on June 14 said that after “months of preparation,” it is readying to kick off construction of its “Enapter Campus” in Saerbeck, Germany, […]The post Enapter Makes Headway on AEM Electrolyzer Mass Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5K6BG)
The post Centrus Gets NRC Approval to Demonstrate HALEU Production appeared first on POWER Magazine. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given its green light to a license amendment filed by Centrus Energy Corp., approving the nuclear fuel and services firm’s efforts to demonstrate High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) production at its enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio. The approval marks a “major milestone” in Centrus’s $115 million, cost-shared contract with the […]The post Centrus Gets NRC Approval to Demonstrate HALEU Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5K5MV)
The post GE Will Pilot F-Class Dual-Fuel Gas and Hydrogen Plant in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine. GE will supply a 50-Hz F-class gas turbine that is capable of combusting natural gas and hydrogen-blended fuels at EnergyAustralia’s 316-MW Tallawarra B Power Station in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, in a project that will demonstrate how the coal-rich nation could accelerate its energy transition using gas. GE on June 16 said CLP Group […]The post GE Will Pilot F-Class Dual-Fuel Gas and Hydrogen Plant in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Darrell Proctor on (#5K3PN)
The post Exec Calls for Action on New Texas Gas-Fired Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. The chief executive of a Connecticut-based energy investment firm has called for action on his group’s proposal to build as many as 11 new natural gas-fired power plants in Texas. Himanshu Saxena, CEO of Starwood Energy Group, in a June 14 interview said, “We would like to see significant steps in countering, negotiating and material […]The post Exec Calls for Action on New Texas Gas-Fired Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Luciano Racco on (#5K3F7)
The post International Trade Laws and the Clean Energy Industry: How to Keep Regulatory Issues from Short-Circuiting Your Company’s Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine. New restrictions on international trade have become near-daily headlines. Sanctions, export controls, restrictions on foreign investment in the U.S., and actions prohibiting the importation of goods produced using forced labor affect all U.S. companies including those in the clean energy sector. Keeping up with these ever-evolving regulations is a difficult task, but getting smart about […]The post International Trade Laws and the Clean Energy Industry: How to Keep Regulatory Issues from Short-Circuiting Your Company’s Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post U.S. Must Take Lead Role in Hydrogen Use For Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine. For a century our country has relied on fossil fuels to power our economy. But that is beginning to change with wind, solar, renewable fuels, hydrogen, advanced nuclear options, and more. The effort to decarbonize our economy and protect the planet from greenhouse gas emissions is now aggressively underway in the U.S. and other parts […]The post U.S. Must Take Lead Role in Hydrogen Use For Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5JXC2)
The post In Major Reversal, EPA, Army Will Revise Definition of ‘WOTUS’ appeared first on POWER Magazine. In yet another dramatic turn for federal policy governing the “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), the Biden administration has announced its intent to revise the definition of WOTUS, citing “destructive impacts” to critical water bodies under a Trump-era rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army on June 9 issued a declaration […]The post In Major Reversal, EPA, Army Will Revise Definition of ‘WOTUS’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Aaron Larson on (#5JXC3)
The post Open-Source Technology Benefits Transmission and Distribution Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine. The term “open source” is well-recognized in the technology world, but may not be as widely understood in other sectors. What open source means is that the software code is publicly available so that anyone can contribute to the code base and create add-on extensions. This enables the growth of a market of providers that […]The post Open-Source Technology Benefits Transmission and Distribution Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Sonal Patel on (#5JX8M)
The post South Korea Eyes First Hydrogen Gas Turbine Demonstration in 2027 appeared first on POWER Magazine. Stepping up efforts to develop a hydrogen gas turbine, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (DHIC) and a consortium of partners will begin South Korea’s first large-scale hydrogen gas turbine demonstration at the 1.8-GW Ulsan Combined Cycle Power Plant by 2027. DHIC, a regional energy technology conglomerate, on June 3 said it signed a series of […]The post South Korea Eyes First Hydrogen Gas Turbine Demonstration in 2027 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Jeremy Renshaw on (#5JVQH)
The post Artificial Intelligence is Key: Why the Transition to Our Future Energy System Needs AI appeared first on POWER Magazine. On any given day, the electric power industry’s operations are complex and its responsibilities vast. As the industry continues to play a critical role in supporting global climate goal challenges, it must simultaneously support demand increases, surges in smart appliance adoption, and decentralized operating system expansions. And that just scratches the surface. Behind the scenes, […]The post Artificial Intelligence is Key: Why the Transition to Our Future Energy System Needs AI appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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Texas Governor Enacts Grid Reliability Measures, Including Power Plant Weatherization, ERCOT Reforms
by Sonal Patel on (#5JVHD)
The post Texas Governor Enacts Grid Reliability Measures, Including Power Plant Weatherization, ERCOT Reforms appeared first on POWER Magazine. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law sweeping bills approved by Texas legislators that will require power generators in the state to weatherize against extreme events and revamp organizational oversight of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Hours before the state’s regular 140-day legislative session dwindled to its end on May 30—and amid […]The post Texas Governor Enacts Grid Reliability Measures, Including Power Plant Weatherization, ERCOT Reforms appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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by Darrell Proctor on (#5JTPP)
The post More Vogtle Delays; Experts Target Mid-2022 Startup at Earliest appeared first on POWER Magazine. Engineering experts and financial consultants involved with oversight of the two-unit expansion of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia said the project’s startup now likely will be delayed until the summer of 2022. They also said the project faces more cost overruns. In testimony filed June 7 with the Georgia Public Service Commission, the […]The post More Vogtle Delays; Experts Target Mid-2022 Startup at Earliest appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5JT1E)
The post Nuclear First—Work Starts on Russian Fast Neutron Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine. Construction of a 300-MW nuclear power unit showcasing a fuel specially developed for the reactor is underway in Siberia, a project that industry experts say could provide a dramatic leap forward in nuclear power technology. The project is being hailed as a way to provide a “practically inexhaustible” source of fuel for nuclear power, as […]The post Nuclear First—Work Starts on Russian Fast Neutron Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5JQQN)
The post DTE Retires River Rouge Coal-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine. DTE Energy has retired the last operating unit of its River Rouge coal-fired power plant along the Detroit River, a facility that came online in 1956 and entered commercial operation in 1958. The utility on June 4 said River Rouge, located just southwest of Detroit, Michigan, operated for the final time on May 31. The […]The post DTE Retires River Rouge Coal-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5JKQ2)
The post Wyoming Coal Power Plant May Host Natrium Advanced Nuclear Demonstration appeared first on POWER Magazine. Bill Gates’ nuclear innovation startup TerraPower and Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary PacifiCorp are looking to site a federally backed demonstration of their 345-MWe Natrium advanced nuclear reactor system at a retiring PacifiCorp coal power plant in Wyoming. During a June 2 energy event in Cheyenne attended by Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer […]The post Wyoming Coal Power Plant May Host Natrium Advanced Nuclear Demonstration appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5JJR2)
The post PSEG Power Closes Last Coal Plant, Explores Divestiture of Other Fossil Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine. PSEG Power retired its Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 (BHS 3, Figure 1) on May 31. The unit, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was the last remaining coal-fired power plant in the company’s fleet. “The retirement of Bridgeport Harbor Station Unit 3 marks the end of an era for the City of Bridgeport and the citizens […]The post PSEG Power Closes Last Coal Plant, Explores Divestiture of Other Fossil Assets appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5JGCS)
The post Changing Winds: Emerging Wind Turbine Technologies appeared first on POWER Magazine. Wind turbine technology continues to evolve under new market demands—as well as an urgency to expand to further decarbonization. The post Changing Winds: Emerging Wind Turbine Technologies appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5JGCT)
The post Positive Signs Support Solar Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine. Government support, lower costs, and technology advancements are among the bright spots as rapid growth continues. Solar power has long been part of the global push for renewable energy, and power industryThe post Positive Signs Support Solar Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5JGCV)
The post How Commercial and Industrial Facilities Benefit from On-Site Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. Commercial and industrial companies can reap many rewards by taking a more hands-on approach in sourcing power. Incorporating solar, wind, and other forms of on-site generation—including combined heat andThe post How Commercial and Industrial Facilities Benefit from On-Site Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Japan Ushers in New Era for IGCC Coal Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Nakoso integrated coal gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant, a much-watched power project in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture because it incorporates a pioneering advanced coal gasification technologyThe post Japan Ushers in New Era for IGCC Coal Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5JGCX)
The post Coal Substitutes Touted as Way to Keep Coal-Fired Power Plants Open appeared first on POWER Magazine. The move away from coal-fired power generation has supported the growth of other technologies to produce electricity. Discussions often revolve around renewable resources such as solar and wind, or theThe post Coal Substitutes Touted as Way to Keep Coal-Fired Power Plants Open appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5JGCY)
The post In-Person Events and COVID: Are You Ready to Travel? appeared first on POWER Magazine. In my job, I typically do a fair amount of traveling. Of course, that all changed last year due to COVID-19. I didn’t go anywhere for work-related events or meetings. It was kind of nice—at first—butThe post In-Person Events and COVID: Are You Ready to Travel? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5JGCZ)
The post Market Prospects Heating Up for Cryogenic Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine. Highview Power, developer of a cryogenic energy storage system, in April selected MAN Energy Solutions to provide the liquid air energy storage (LAES) turbomachinery train for its 50-MW/250-MWh CRYOBatteryThe post Market Prospects Heating Up for Cryogenic Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Missouri v. Biden: The Benefits and Costs of Carbon Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Biden administration in February announced that for the remainder of 2021, federal agencies will conduct regulatory and environmental analyses assuming that the global “social cost” of emitting carbonThe post Missouri v. Biden: The Benefits and Costs of Carbon Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post End the War on Nuclear Power—Start with Radiation appeared first on POWER Magazine. Governments and non-governmental organizations worldwide are clamoring for reduction in human-generated CO 2 emissions. Yet, America’s largest carbon-free energy source is regulated and demonized to theThe post End the War on Nuclear Power—Start with Radiation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post New Technology Improves Rooftop Solar Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine. The solar power industry continues to see growth in distributed generation installations from residential to commercial projects, particularly as people take more control of powering their properties to increase their electricity reliability, and to control their energy costs. An important part of that process involves a rooftop solar installation’s onsite survey. There is currently a […]The post New Technology Improves Rooftop Solar Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5JFTH)
The post NERC Warns Energy Shortfalls Almost Inevitable This Summer appeared first on POWER Magazine. The North American Electric Corp. (NERC) is warning that large swathes of the North American bulk power system (BPS) could face “elevated risks” of energy shortfalls this summer, especially if temperatures surge beyond normal peaks. But in California, risks are even more pronounced, owing to its reliance on imports to offset falling solar PV output […]The post NERC Warns Energy Shortfalls Almost Inevitable This Summer appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5JFTJ)
The post DHS Issues Pipeline Cybersecurity Directive but Industry Championing FERC Mandatory Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine. Owners and operators of the 100 most “critical” hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities will need to act within the next 30 days to align with federal cybersecurity guidance under new mandates issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA’s May 27-issued pipeline-focused security directive is a notable, […]The post DHS Issues Pipeline Cybersecurity Directive but Industry Championing FERC Mandatory Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5JCY7)
The post The POWER Interview: Spotlight on the Solar Wave appeared first on POWER Magazine. Growth in the solar power sector is coming from many angles, with utilities building ever-larger solar arrays, and more homeowners and building owners putting panels on their rooftops. Many utilities and other companies also are expanding offerings of community solar, a way for electricity customers to get the benefits of solar power without having to […]The post The POWER Interview: Spotlight on the Solar Wave appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Tensions Intensify as Ethiopia Readies to Start GERD Mega-Dam Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine. Despite continued pressure from Egypt and Sudan, Ethiopia will push ahead on the second-year filling of the 6.4-GW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reservoir this summer with ambitions to begin operating two of its 16 planned turbines later this year. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen, who also serves as the East African nation’s deputy prime […]The post Tensions Intensify as Ethiopia Readies to Start GERD Mega-Dam Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5JBBG)
The post The Benefits of Flow Batteries Over Lithium Ion appeared first on POWER Magazine. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) is the most commonly talked about battery storage technology on the market these days, and for good reason. Li-ion batteries have a high energy density, and they are the preferred option when mobility is a concern, such as for cell phones, laptop computers, and electric vehicles. But there are different energy storage technologies […]The post The Benefits of Flow Batteries Over Lithium Ion appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5J9HA)
The post The POWER Interview: A Marketplace for Energy Collaboration appeared first on POWER Magazine. The digitization of power generation is among the technology advancements transforming the way electricity is produced and distributed. Utilities have always sought ways to improve the efficiency of their operations, along with lowering the cost of maintenance while streamlining asset management. The digital transformation has brought numerous challenges, as utilities seek to upgrade their legacy […]The post The POWER Interview: A Marketplace for Energy Collaboration appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5J819)
The post Groups Announce Renewable Energy Microgrid Project appeared first on POWER Magazine. A joint venture of energy management company Schneider Electric and Huck Capital, a power sector investment firm, has announced a partnership with energy infrastructure developer ClearGen to build and operate standardized on-site renewable energy microgrid systems. The deal made public May 25 is designed to “accelerate the ability for commercial and industrial customers to transition […]The post Groups Announce Renewable Energy Microgrid Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5J6YX)
The post Project Will Burn Ammonia with Coal to Cut Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine. Japan’s largest power generation company plans to begin using ammonia as a fuel at one of its coal-fired plants as part of an effort to reduce the facility’s emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). JERA Co., a joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power, and IHI Corp., a Japanese engineering […]The post Project Will Burn Ammonia with Coal to Cut Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Testing Problems Push Vogtle Start to 2022 appeared first on POWER Magazine. Southern Co. has moved the startup date for the first unit of its two-reactor expansion at the Vogtle nuclear power plant to the first quarter of 2022, citing problems found during testing. The company on May 18 notified Georgia state regulators of the delay. Analysts with Mizuho Group, an investment banking company, on May 21 […]The post Testing Problems Push Vogtle Start to 2022 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post USNC’s MMR Project Becomes First SMR in Canada to Enter Formal Licensing Phase appeared first on POWER Magazine. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s (USNC’s) 5-MWe (15 MWth) Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) has entered formal licensing review with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as part of its proposed project spearheaded by Global First Power (GFP). The small modular reactor (SMR) is the first to mark that milestone. Seattle-based USNC marked its newest milestone for […]The post USNC’s MMR Project Becomes First SMR in Canada to Enter Formal Licensing Phase appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5J2R3)
The post Are NRC Fees Limiting Innovation in the Nuclear Industry? appeared first on POWER Magazine. As multiple advanced reactor vendors enter the licensing process to build first-of-a-kind demonstration projects, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA)—a nonprofit “think-and-do tank” that supports the nuclear power industry—has said issues with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) current user fee cost-recovery model could slow innovation. In a report released on May 19, the NIA identified how […]The post Are NRC Fees Limiting Innovation in the Nuclear Industry? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Aaron Larson on (#5J27K)
The post Looking for Carbon-Free Energy Resources? Don’t Forget Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. As leaders around the world take steps to decarbonize energy supplies, many people have focused their attention specifically on wind and solar power. What they may fail to recognize is that nuclear power provides more electricity in the U.S. than all other carbon-free sources combined. This is true in some other countries, such as France, […]The post Looking for Carbon-Free Energy Resources? Don’t Forget Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Sonal Patel on (#5J0NV)
The post NuScale Exploring Marine-Deployed SMR Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine. NuScale Power and Prodigy Clean Energy, a Canadian designer of small modular reactor (SMR) marine power stations, have completed the conceptual design and economic assessment phases of a potential “marine-deployed” NuScale Power module (NPM) nuclear power plant. Building on an August 2018 memorandum of understanding (MoU) in which the companies set out to investigate the […]The post NuScale Exploring Marine-Deployed SMR Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Increasing Accuracy on Power Line Surveys appeared first on POWER Magazine. Large-Scale Mapping in Plains of Nebraska Kevin Kenna has lots of experience with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and major projects for utilities, government agencies, and large-area mapping. He’s used GPS (Global Positioning System) and GNSS for more than two decades and estimates that he has worked on mapping/surveying more than 20,000 miles of power […]The post Increasing Accuracy on Power Line Surveys appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5J0K3)
The post The POWER Interview: Solar Powers Onward appeared first on POWER Magazine. Solar power led all generation sources in terms of added generation capacity in 2020, with the U.S. adding a record 19.2 GW of capacity last year, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The SEIA said that was a 43% jump from 2019, with utility-scale installations experiencing a 65% increase last year compared to […]The post The POWER Interview: Solar Powers Onward appeared first on POWER Magazine.
by Darrell Proctor on (#5HZAW)
The post Hydrogen from Nuclear Power Test Set at Idaho Lab appeared first on POWER Magazine. A California company that introduced a new electrolyzer technology last year has announced an agreement with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to test how nuclear energy can create clean hydrogen using the product. San Jose-based Bloom Energy on May 18 said INL will use the company’s solid oxide, high-temperature electrolyzer to produce carbon-free hydrogen through electrolysis, […]The post Hydrogen from Nuclear Power Test Set at Idaho Lab appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post How Innovative Technology Is Making Waves in the Power Generation Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine. Is dual-containment pipe leak detection or effluent compliance keeping you awake at night? There are smart, sustainable solutions to save time and money. Regulators, investors, media, and the general public—as well as the power generation industry itself—are all keenly aware of protecting health and safety in the process of generating power. Coal ash contains toxins, […]The post How Innovative Technology Is Making Waves in the Power Generation Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Big Data Rewrites the Rule Book on Power System Risk Analysis appeared first on POWER Magazine. Extreme weather patterns, net zero acceleration, and shifting regulatory regimes demand a new methodology to assess and mitigate network challenges across both the immediate and long term. The integrity, performance, and flexibility of energy networks have become progressively more important in the face of rapid technological, economic, and environmental change. And the challenges in maintaining […]The post Big Data Rewrites the Rule Book on Power System Risk Analysis appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Coal Shipments to Power Sector at Lowest Level in 14 Years appeared first on POWER Magazine. Shipments of coal to U.S. power plants in 2020 fell 22% year-over-year, according to data released May 13 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The agency said the U.S. power sector received 428 million short tons (MMst) of coal last year, the lowest amount since the EIA began publishing shipment data in 2007. The […]The post Coal Shipments to Power Sector at Lowest Level in 14 Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.
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The post Biden Takes Executive Action to Strengthen National Cybersecurity, Secure Supply Chains appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Biden administration this week issued a new spate of actions to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity, though details of its 100-day plan issued last month to address risks to the U.S. bulk power system (BPS) remain scant. In a May 11 notice, the president said his administration would continue, for one year, a national emergency declared […]The post Biden Takes Executive Action to Strengthen National Cybersecurity, Secure Supply Chains appeared first on POWER Magazine.