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Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave

POWER Magazine

Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid The post Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Verbio Starts Producing Corn-Based Ethanol at Biorefinery Facility in Iowa

NGT News

Verbio has begun commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant, a subsidiary of European biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in the successful start of bioethanol production. The completion of this second phase of the Nevada plant`s […] The post Verbio Starts Producing Corn-Based Ethanol at Biorefinery Facility in Iowa appeared first on NGT News.

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Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project

POWER Magazine

Vietnam Electricity Group’s Ho Chi Minh City Power Corp. (EVNHCMC) deployed a distribution automation system that facilitates automatic—and very quick—fault detection and handling with a success rate of The post Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Making construction sustainable with upcycling

Energy Transition

For the global construction industry, concrete is a key component. Even were only renewable energy sources employed for its production, the chemical process emits significant greenhouse gases. Paul Hockenos reports from Prague where the upcycling of waste-site rubble for new buildings cuts demand for concrete – and thus for energy.

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South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear

POWER Magazine

Emerging from a historic election that stripped the African National Congress (ANC) party of its majority, South Africa’s new government has indicated it will accelerate the transition to renewable power to The post South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Port Newark Container Terminal Adds 20 Propane-Powered Tractors

NGT News

Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) has added 20 propane-powered terminal tractors to its fleet, significantly advancing its commitment to sustainable operations. This strategic move aligns with PNCT’s dedication to reducing emissions and enhancing operational efficiency at one of the busiest container ports in the United States. The new propane-powered tractors are cleaner than diesel-powered models, […] The post Port Newark Container Terminal Adds 20 Propane-Powered Tractors appe

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EU Mandates Biodiversity Restoration, Setting Up New ‘Green’ Requirements Alongside ‘Clean’ Ones for Power Sector

POWER Magazine

This June, the European Council formally adopted a first-of-its-kind regulation that sets out to restore at least 20% of the European Union’s (EU’s) land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of The post EU Mandates Biodiversity Restoration, Setting Up New ‘Green’ Requirements Alongside ‘Clean’ Ones for Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance

POWER Magazine

Managers know that valves are important to plant operation. That’s why keeping them in top condition is a priority. Upgrading to advanced valve designs and reducing stress on valve materials are just a The post Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Polysilicon Market Activity Increases and Non-mainstream Small Order Prices Explore Higher

EnergyTrend

Polysilicon Market Activity Increases and Non-mainstream Small Order Prices Explore Higher Thisweekpolysiliconpricesoverallremainedstable,somesmallsingletransactionpricetanlong.N-typerodsilicontransactionpriceis3.80-4.30millionyuan/ton,theav.

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Forced Outage Parametric Insurance Solutions for CCGTs

POWER Magazine

Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants started appearing on a larger scale in the late 1990s and have since then been a very efficient supplier of baseload and lately […] The post Forced Outage Parametric Insurance Solutions for CCGTs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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National Energy Administration Of China: New Energy Storage Operational Capacity Exceeds 44.44 GW/99.06 GWh with Lithium Battery Storage Accounting for 97.0%

EnergyTrend

National Energy Administration Of China: New Energy Storage Operational Capacity Exceeds 44.44 GW/99.06 GWh with Lithium Battery Storage Accounting for 97.0% OnJuly31,theNationalEnergyAdministrationheldapressconferencetoreleaseinformationontheenergysituationandthegrid-connectedoperationofrenewableenergyinth.

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Viking Link: The Epic Build of the World’s Longest Onshore and Subsea HVDC Interconnector

POWER Magazine

A marvel of modern engineering, Viking Link—the world’s longest onshore and subsea interconnector—began commercial operations in December 2023. The project garners POWER’s inaugural Transmission and The post Viking Link: The Epic Build of the World’s Longest Onshore and Subsea HVDC Interconnector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Investment of 20 billion! 50GWh energy storage industrial park began construction

EnergyTrend

Investment of 20 billion! 50GWh energy storage industrial park began construction OnJuly28th,InnerMongoliaGreatPowerZhengxinEnergyStorageTechnologyCo.,Ltd.(GreatPower Technology)50GWhsodium-ionbatteriesandenergystorageindustrialpark.

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It’s the End of the World as We Know It — Do You Feel Fine?

POWER Magazine

I thought the title from R.E.M.’s 1987 song was a fitting headline for this article. I contemplated using Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” but I thought R.E.M.’s “stream of The post It’s the End of the World as We Know It — Do You Feel Fine? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Fossil Fuel Burning Brought Extreme Heat Waves. How Cities Are Responding.

Energy Central

By Michael Shank and Elizabeth Babcock Extreme heat is going to be a new normal for much of America. Just look at the data: June was the hottest June on record; May was the hottest May on record. Last year was the hottest year on record, and this year looks poised to be the same. With heat-related deaths increasing yearly in the United States, and with the economic impacts of heat in.

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Marnie Surfaceblow: What Helped Make Marnie, Marnie

POWER Magazine

Negativity can push you off your course in life. This is when Marnie first pushed back. “Any signal, Maya?” asked Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of Surfaceblow & Associates International, as she The post Marnie Surfaceblow: What Helped Make Marnie, Marnie appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Don’t Blame the Petro-Guys for Climate Change

Energy Central

Recently United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability completed its three-year investigation into how U.S. oil companies sought to avoid accountability for climate change. The report — tellingly titled Denial, Disinformation and Double-Speak: Big Oil’s Evolving Efforts to Avoid Accountability for Climate Change — explores Big Oil’s decades-long.

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A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation

POWER Magazine

The Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota added a 45-MW solar power array to support the facility’s supply of electricity, reaping the benefits of reduced costs, lower emissions, and more. Owners of commercial and The post A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Three Hydrogen Transportation Breakthroughs

Energy Central

Years ago, when I began to immerse myself in the cleantech industry, I was a huge fan of hydrogen. I thought it represented a major zero-emission step forward in multiple markets from transportation to power generation. I’m still enthusiastic about hydrogen, but as they say knowledge is power, and I now realize that many significant technical hurdles must be overcome before hydrogen.

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History of Power: TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Turns 50

POWER Magazine

Browns Ferry Unit 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) first nuclear reactor, turned 50 on Aug. 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the iconic plant’s storied history. To commemorate […] The post History of Power: TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Turns 50 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Argus Base Oils Conference Asia, Middle East and Africa | 9-11 October 2024 | Dubai, UAE

Energy Central

The Argus Base Oils Conference Asia, Middle East and Africa (formerly known as the Argus Base Oils Middle East Conference) is the premier gathering for industry delegates from across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Taking place at the prestigious W Dubai - The Palm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 9-11 October 2024, this leading networking event will offer regional updates from Argus.

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Applying Photovoltaic Charging and Storage Systems: Challenging the Limits of PV Technology

POWER Magazine

To achieve net-zero goals and accelerate the global energy transition, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that countries need to triple renewable energy capacity from that of 2022 by 2030, […] The post Applying Photovoltaic Charging and Storage Systems: Challenging the Limits of PV Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hydrogen Hub | Pacific North West

Energy Central

Hydrogen Hub | Pacific North West Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, OCED selected seven H2Hubs to begin award negotiations for up to $7 billion, the largest investment in clean manufacturing and jobs in American history. Following negotiations, in July 2024, OCED awarded the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub—led by the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association.

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Lion 6 Electric Truck Helps Bunzl Deliver Sustainability

NGT News

Bunzl Canada has introduced the company’s first electric-powered transport truck for Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene’s delivery routes in Toronto, Ontario. The vehicle will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but will also lower engine noise. This new Lion 6 delivery truck was designed and manufactured by The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- […] The post Lion 6 Electric Truck Helps Bunzl Deliver Sustainability appeared first on NGT News.

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Agreement Reached to Build Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub | ARCH2

Energy Central

Arch2 Agreement Reached to Build Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) July 31, 2024 ARCH2 awarded up to $925 million over project lifetime to jumpstart a regional clean hydrogen economy. Appalachian region will benefit from billions of dollars in public and private investments catalyzed by ARCH2. MORGANTOWN, WV – July 31, 2024 – The Appalachian.

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Arch2 | HydrogenHub, USA

Energy Central

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