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There has been significant outrage from the left around changes the Trump administration has made since taking office, including actions that specifically affect the power industry. Yet, it's not uncommonThe post Trump Energy Policy Changes Signal Major Industry Shifts in 2025 and Beyond appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in Zimbabwe recently said the country will work with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and likely with investment from Russia, to develop a nuclear power program in the country. ZimbabweThe post Zimbabwe Joins Other African Nations in Pursuit of Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Policy upheavals have cast uncertainty over the future of carbon capture and storage in the power sector, though its momentum is widely expected to continue. In November 2024, the Global CCS Institute, anThe post What Comes Next for Carbon Capture in the Power Industry? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Jon De Martin, CEO of Australia-based SCE Energy Solutions, talks with POWER about his company's work with solar power technology for commercial and industrial enterprises.The post The POWER Interview: O&M Solutions for C&I Solar Installations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Government officials in Italy have implemented a new law that allows for nuclear energy to return in the country, four decades after voters banned the technology in a 1987 referendum. [...]The post Italy Passes Law to Bring Back Nuclear Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The rise in customer voltage complaints is one of the hot topics in play within the industry forum we recently hosted, Voltage Matters." The forum brings together members from across [...]The post Increasing Voltage Complaints Demand Whole-System Solutions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Energy and Rolls-Royce SMR have entered into a partnership agreement that is expected to lead to the exclusive supply of conventional technology for future small modular reactors (SMRs). Under [...]The post Siemens Energy Will Supply Turbines for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced nuclear plant developer Last Energy will build 30 microreactors at a site in Haskell County, Texas, a measure aimed at meeting the growing power demands of data centers across [...]The post Last Energy Secures Texas Site for 30-Microreactor Deployment to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a bid to stave off an escalating power crisis, NAES, one of the largest independent power plant operators in the U.S., and Gecko Robotics, a leader in AI-driven robotic [...]The post NAES, Gecko Robotics Launch $100M AI Partnership Amid Energy Crisis; Shapiro Questions PJM Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As 2025 kicks off with new leadership, the U.S. faces new challenges like a rapidly growing demand of electricity driven in large part by data center expansion, electric vehicle adoption, [...]The post Transitioning to a Cleaner Energy Future Without Sacrificing Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its draft safety evaluation (SE) a month ahead of schedule-albeit with open items-for TerraPower's Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1, a pioneering 345-MWe [...]The post Kemmerer 1-TerraPower's Pioneering Fourth-Generation Nuclear Project-Hits Key NRC Milestone Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy storage solutions group Quidnet Energy said the company has successfully completed demonstration and testing of its Geomechanical Energy Storage (GES) technology at a megawatt-hour (MWh) scale.The post Quidnet Completes Testing of Long-Duration Geomechanical Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GridBeyond said it has signed a contract with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund to provide scheduling coordinator, trading, and energy optimization services for the 200-MW Big Rock energy storage system (ESS) in Southern California.The post GridBeyond Will Optimize 200-MW ESS in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Curtiss-Wright Corp. said it has been awarded two contracts from TerraPower to design and supply plant simulation and digital control solutions for the Natriumadvanced nuclear reactor design. Under the contracts, [...]The post Curtiss-Wright Secures TerraPower Contracts for Natrium Nuclear Reactor Simulation and Control Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) promise to transform the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, optimising power systems, and improving consumer engagement. AI can enable grid operators to [...]The post AI and NLP: Driving the Next Generation of Energy Management Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Constellation Energy's ambitious plan to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 as the Crane Clean Energy Center (CEC) is proceeding ahead of schedule, shooting for a 2028 start date, [...]The post Constellation Races to Revive Crane Nuclear Plant Amid Tight Timelines, Market Shifts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NRG Energy is joining with GE Vernova and Kiewit Corp. in a plan to build four new natural gas-fired power plants. The companies on Feb. 26 said the venture is [...]The post NRG, GE Vernova, Kiewit Have Plan to Build Four New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has completed work on an electricity transmission line in eastern Colorado, one of several transmission and distribution (T&D) projects the group has planned through 2028.The post Tri-State Energizes Colorado Transmission Line appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nuclear technology firm Terrestrial Energy has quietly been making progress on its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology, laying the crucial groundwork for a commercial fleet by the early 2030s. [...]The post The POWER Interview: Terrestrial Energy's Push to Commercialize Molten Salt Reactors for Industrial and Grid Applications appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Clearloop, a carbon solutions platform for Silicon Ranch that partners with companies in support of decarbonization, on Feb. 25 announced a new multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deploy up to [...]The post Microsoft, Clearloop Have Deal for Community Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for [...]The post Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Haven't Heard Of appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Russian state-run nuclear energy giant Rosatom is in talks to build another nuclear power plant in Iran, as the two countries work on strategic plans to overcome Western sanctions and strengthen their influence in the region.The post Russia Planning to Build More Nuclear Reactors in Iran appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A volunteer advisory group told the utility that serves Colorado's second-largest city that it should look at adding a small nuclear reactor for additional power generation.The post Colorado Utility Looking at Adding Nuclear Power to Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and nonprofit charitable organization Citizens Energy Corp. are partnering on a proposed investment program that expects to provide more than $450 million to [...]The post PG&E, Citizens Energy Program Will Fund Grid Investments, Benefit Ratepayers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed to sharply reduce its hourly service fees-by more than 50%-for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants in a move designed to incentivize innovation [...]The post NRC Proposes Deep Fee Cuts for Advanced Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Last Energy has formally launched the UK's nuclear site licensing (NSL) process for plans to develop four 20-MWe microreactors in South Wales, becoming the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer [...]The post Last Energy Secures UK Nuclear Licensing Milestone for South Wales SMR Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Researchers from Duke University have said that integrating more flexibility into U.S. power grids could help provide the energy needed to power future load growth, particularly the electricity needed to [...]The post Duke Researchers: Grid Flexibility Key to Accommodate Load Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy major Invenergy and telecom company Verizon are moving forward with power purchase agreements (PPAs) involving 640 MW of solar energy from projects across four states. The deals announced Feb. [...]The post Invenergy, Verizon Expand PPAs for Solar Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth's orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this space-based solar array never faces nighttime, clouds, or atmospheric interference. [...]The post Space-Based Solar Power: The Future of 24/7 Clean Energy Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of green hydrogen fuel cells wants to build what the company's president called multi-gigawatt" electrolyzer projects in India. Sanjay Shrestha, president of New York-based Plug Power, in [...]The post Plug Power Plans Major Hydrogen Production Plants in India appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A research team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has published a study that supports use of a new type of chemical battery system for energy [...]The post Chinese Research Group Unveils New Lithium-Hydrogen Battery System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Yamanashi Prefectural Government in Japan and Washington, D.C.-headquartered SGH2 Energy have formalized an agreement to promote green hydrogen-related initiatives in the Fuji Five Lakes region. The area near Mount [...]The post U.S. Hydrogen Production Group Leads Major Japanese Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power management company Eaton said it is helping address the critical shortage of transformers, along with record demand for its solutions from utility, large commercial, industrial and data center customers, [...]The post Eaton Increasing Transformer Manufacturing with South Carolina Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Between plummeting temperatures and surging demand, the record-breaking Arctic blast that swept across the Northeast in January put power suppliers to the test. Their success in managing the volatility traces [...]The post Why Forecast Accuracy Makes or Breaks Power Suppliers in Today's Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Bloom Energy, known for its fuel cell technology, announced a partnership with industrial gas company Chart Industries that will see the companies collaborate on carbon capture technology. Chart, a [...]The post Bloom Energy, Chart Industries Announce Partnership for Carbon Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S.-based Energy Vault has announced an agreement with the State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria in Australia for the delivery and integration of a 100-MW/200-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) [...]The post BESS Project Supports Australian Renewable Energy Park appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nearly every utility in the world has embarked on their own journey of digital transformation, using data to help make processes faster and more efficient. Traditionally, utility data has been [...]The post How Utilities Can Activate Data to Improve Asset Management appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power announced it secured an order to supply two of the company's M701JAC gas turbines along with other equipment for gas-fired power plant project in Morocco. The company, the [...]The post Mitsubishi Will Supply Turbines for Major Gas-Fired Plant in Morocco appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The pursuit of energy from fusion technology has taken another step forward, with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) entering into a cooperative agreement with Type One Energy to jointly develop [...]The post TVA, Type One Energy Ink Deal to Develop Commercial Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power grids operate like an intricate ballet of energy generation and consumption that must remain perfectly balanced at all times. The grid maintains a steady frequency (60 Hz in North [...]The post A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Amanda Neuenfeldt is the energy management system (EMS) modeling lead engineer at Actalent, a global company specializing in engineering and sciences services, along with talent solutions. Neuenfeldt works with emerging [...]The post The POWER Interview: Using Data, Device Models, and More to Support the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas-based oil and gas major Energy Transfer said the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Colorado-based CloudBurst Data Centers for the energy supply to serve a data center [...]The post Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Technology giant Microsoft is buying nearly 400 MW of power from three new utility-scale solar projects in Illinois and Texas. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) on Feb. 10 said [...]The post Microsoft Buying Power From Three EDP Renewables' Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Designing, building, and maintaining the network of power transmission lines and associated infrastructure that delivers electricity across the U.S. is a complex task. It involves disparate components, from thermal power [...]The post The POWER Interview: Enhancing Reliability of the U.S. Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As power plants confront aging infrastructure, surging demand, and the sweeping changes of rapid electrification, operations and maintenance (O&M) are being redefined to tackle unprecedented challenges andThe post The Evolving State of Power Plant O&M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are many ways to enhance power grid and power plant reliability, including the implementation of advanced control strategies, proactive maintenance programs, and modern technologies for early detectionThe post The POWER Interview: Emerson Exec Discusses Grid Enhancements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Enhancing the transmission and distribution of electricity is a priority to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply, as demand increases and grid challenges mount. Providing more electricity to meetThe post Software, Hardware, Innovation All Needed to Upgrade the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Effective maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices are vital for reliable turbine operation. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D scanning are transforming MRO processesThe post Turbine MRO Best Practices: Expert Guide to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical toThe post O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is transforming power plant operations by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation to prevent costly equipment failures. Learn about real-worldThe post Cut Downtime and Costs with Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Here's How appeared first on POWER Magazine.