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Energy and water are like dance partners in a complex ballet, each intricately linked to the other. On the global stage, the greatest demand for water is for electric power generation, while the most energy-intensive sector is the extraction, treatment, and distribution of water.The post Crafting Integrated Solutions to Minimize Energy and Water Consumption appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Peabody Energy, one of the largest producers of thermal coal in the U.S., has signed a major supply agreement with electric cooperative Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI), committing to deliver [...]The post Peabody Signs Long-Term Coal Deal with Missouri Cooperative AECI appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The flexibility market is gaining ground within the electricity industry. The reasons for this are twofold. Firstly, there is more and more electricity generated from volatile renewable sources of energy [...]The post EM-Power Europe: Start-Ups Provide Smart Solutions for Smart Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EWE aims to store hydrogen in Huntorf in the Wesermarsch region starting in 2027 The energy service provider EWE is driving forward the conversion of its gas storage site in [...]The post NEUMAN & ESSER Receives Order for Hydrogen Storage Project in Northern Germany appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted nearly 70 coal-fired U.S. power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene. It's another move by the Trump administration to boost the U.S. coal industry, measures that include encouraging electric utilities to continue operating coal-fired power plants that might otherwise be closed.The post Trump's EPA Grants Dozens of Coal Plants Exemption From Emissions Rules appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Kentucky energy provider has broken ground for a new 75-MW power plant that will use reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) technology from Wartsila.The post Kentucky Energy Group Breaks Ground for New RICE Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The transition toward electrification has challenges, such as the need for more infrastructure to support charging of electric cars and trucks, and other transport vehicles. The residential and commercial and industrial sectors must consider the cost of new technologies for heating and cooling.The post The POWER Interview: Electrification Key to Total Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Today's data centers, the workhorses of our digital economy, face a paradox. While they are asked to fuel the rapid advancement of generative AI, they must do so under increasingly tight energy budgets, with sustainability mandates and power constraints threatening to slow innovation. The question isn't whether AI will transform industries-it already is-but whether our infrastructure can keep up without buckling under the weight of AI's energy appetite.The post Innovative Solutions Imperative to Meet Data Center Energy Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Global geothermal energy developer Baseload Capital has joined with technology giant Google on the first corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for geothermal in Taiwan.The post Google, Baseload Capital Have Corporate PPA for Geothermal in Taiwan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EVLO Energy Storage, a fully integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec, on April 15 announced the company has completed commissioning of a 4-MW/8-MWh, 2-hour duration energy storage system, the first of three projects in American Samoa.The post EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Canada-based renewable energy developer recently announced commercial operation of a solar power paired with energy storage project in Hawaii, along with providing updates on two agrivoltaic installations in France.The post Innergex Brings Hawaii Solar Project Online, Supports France Agrivoltaic Installations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

At Deep Fission, we're taking a radically different approach to nuclear energy: smaller, safer, faster to deploy-and located a mile underground. By placing reactors deep beneath the Earth's surface, we [...]The post Why We're Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission-and Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A company working to mass produce portable nuclear microreactors said its has accepted its selection by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) to receive high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel for the first test of Kaleidos, the group's reactor design.The post Radiant Selected by DOE to Receive Fuel for First Kaleidos Reactor Test appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Texas-based solar energy developer has inaugurated a utility-scale project in that state. Vesper Energy said the 600-MW Hornet Solar installation, which features some 1.36 million modules and covers more than six square miles in Swisher County, is now fully operational.The post Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

With its history of solar-friendly policies over the past two decades, California set the pace for solar adoption across the U.S., leading the nation in installed solar capacity for eight of the past 10 years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).The post How Solar Developers Can Navigate California's Ever-Changing Energy Landscape appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PJM, the largest grid operator in North America, has launched a multiyear partnership with tech giant Google and its Alphabet X moonshot Tapestry to streamline PJM's grid interconnection process using [...]The post PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the presidential inauguration loomed on the horizon in January this year, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office (LPO) published a year-in-review" article, highlighting accomplishments from 2024 [...]The post DOE's Loan Programs Office Offers Game-Changing Possibilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

At bauma 2025, touted as the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment, which was held at the exhibition center [...]The post GEDA Promotes Innovative Hoist for Wind Turbines at bauma Event appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin building a 300-MW GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New [...]The post Canada Approves First Grid-Scale SMR Construction at Darlington appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a critical step aimed at bolstering advanced reactor development and their domestic nuclear fuel readiness, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its first round of allocations for [...]The post DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Colorado-based wholesale public power provider Platte River Power Authority announced it is working with Weld Energy Storage, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, to develop the electric utility's first large-scale battery energy storage project.The post Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As traditional utilities embrace decentralization, the journey requires more than just adopting new field technologies. According toMcKinsey's Global Energy Perspective 2024 report, the global energy transition is entering a new [...]The post Implementing Decentralization: A Strategic Roadmap for Utilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives exponential demand for data centers, the United States' position as an AI leader is at risk without immediate action to address growth constraints.The post Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Several members of the energy community recently provided POWER magazine with their insights on electrification, looking at the challenges for continuing adoption of technologies driving the transition.The post The POWER Interview: Proper Planning Key to Support Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced reactor developer X-energy and global materials science company Dow have submitted a construction permit application (CPA) to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a first-of-its-kind small modular reactor [...]The post Dow and X-energy Advance Landmark Nuclear Project in Texas With Construction Permit Filing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Seven major U.S. grid operators have raised a unified alarm about an impending capacity crunch, warning that the pace and scale of explosive demand-including from data centers, manufacturing, and electrification-pose [...]The post Nation's Power Operators Warn Congress of a Coming Reliability Shortfall appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Gamesa has completed work on what to date is the world's most powerful installed wind turbine. The final blades for the 21.5-MW prototype offshore turbine were installed April 2 [...]The post Siemens Gamesa Installs World's Most Powerful Wind Turbine at Denmark Test Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Japan's largest onshore wind farm has entered commercial operation. GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business, the turbine supplier for the project, on April 3 said the Abukuma wind farm has begun [...]The post Japan's Largest Onshore Wind Farm Begins Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system [...]The post TVA's Clinch River Nuclear Power Project: Where Things Stand Today appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy sector, helping power plant operators optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and prevent costly equipment failures. By analyzing vast amounts of real-time data, AI models [...]The post AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In January, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said U.S. wholesale electricity prices were less volatile in 2024 than they have been over the last few years. But that's just [...]The post EIA's Perspective on Price Volatility Needs Context appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in Pennsylvania have announced the redevelopment of a former coal-fired power plant site into a $10-billion-plus data center campus that will be powered by natural gas, in what they [...]The post Nation's Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The last operating large coal-fired power plant in Finland has shut down, with the facility's operator saying it now will use electricity, waste heat, and heat pumps-along with burning biomass-to [...]The post Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Gas power is experiencing a stunning resurgence, driven by soaring electricity demand. But as utilities scramble to secure new capacity, a turbine supply crunch is unfolding, forcing urgent procurementThe post Gas Power's Boom Sparks a Turbine Supply Crunch appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China's construction of coal-fired power plants reached nearly a 10-year high in the past year, even as the country also continues a massive expansion of renewable energy installations. A February reportThe post China Coal-Fired Generation Additions Tied to Economics, Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reiterated his pledge to more than double his country's current renewable energy capacity, telling delegates to the India Energy Week 2025 conference in New DelhiThe post India Continues to Expand Renewable Energy Resources appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A changing policy landscape presents challenges for moving away from fossil fuels. Executives say that may slow, but won't halt, the momentum to electrify. Remember the slogan electrify everything"? ItThe post Industry Experts: Market Forces Still Support Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I think most POWER readers are familiar with financial indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500. These indices are widely reported on by news outlets and followed by manyThe post POWER's Power Industry Market Index: A Relative Health Gauge for the Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Europe's ambitious push toward carbon neutrality is rapidly replacing fossil fuel-fired power generation with variable renewable resources (VRE), but this shift is exposing the region to a growing risk ofThe post Europe Risks Grid Crisis Without Immediate Action on Dispatchable Power, Group Warns appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S. Withdraws from Global Clean Energy Partnership. The U.S. has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a 2021-launched financing cooperation mechanism, that seeks to help a selectionThe post POWER Digest [April 2025] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Maya and Marnie troubleshoot air-cooled condenser performance issues at a New Mexico power plant. Bad sensor data contributes to poor decisions, making the problem more complex. Air-cooled condensers [ACCs]The post Marnie Surfaceblow: The Underperforming Air-Cooled Condenser Mystery appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on March 27 that it will no longer defend its controversial rules requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, [...]The post SEC Ends Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules, Citing Cost and Intrusiveness appeared first on POWER Magazine.

South African officials will allow some of the country's coal-fired power plants to operate without the need to adhere to regulations on carbon and other emissions. The move comes as [...]The post South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vestas said the company has secured a firm order for 68 of its model V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for Vattenfall's Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project. The agreement announced March 31 [...]The post Vestas Will Supply Turbines for Major German Offshore Wind Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Recognizing their desirable attributes and long-term potential to meet data center demands for power, several technology companies have announced their intention to team up with nuclear developers. At the same time, three companies with shuttered nuclear plants have notified the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission of their plans to restart those facilities, which were closed for economic reasons.The post Nuclear-Powered Data Centers-What U.S. Developers Need to Know appeared first on POWER Magazine.

One week after a catastrophic fire at the North Hyde electrical substation plunged the UK's flagship Heathrow Airport into chaos, questions are mounting about what went wrong-and what the incident [...]The post Heathrow Airport Transformer Fire Prompts Urgent Inquiry, Exposes Cracks in Grid Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reissued a $900 million funding opportunity to accelerate deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactors (SMRs), removing community benefit requirements and shifting the [...]The post DOE Reissues $900M Nuclear SMR Opportunity, Scraps Community Criteria to Focus on Technical Merit appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The increasing reliance on battery-powered devices plays a substantial role in the unfolding environmental crisis. With industries and consumers dependent on single-use and rechargeable batteries, the global waste problem continues to escalate.Lithium-ion batteries, while effective, contribute significantly to environmental degradation due to resource extraction, manufacturing emissions, and disposal challenges. Radio frequency (RF)-based wireless power technology is emerging as a viable alternative.The post From Waste to Wireless: How RF Power is Eliminating Disposable Batteries appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An Ohio town known as a hub for the burgeoning data center industry may soon have one or more new natural gas-fired power plants to support the area's need for energy.The post More Natural Gas-Fired Plants Planned to Support Ohio Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An Egypt-based construction group is partnering with a Spanish energy infrastructure company to build a 3-GW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia.The post Egypt's Orascom Joins Spanish Group to Build 3-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Saudi Arabia appeared first on POWER Magazine.