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THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic)

POWER Magazine

Driven by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the digital transformation, U.S. data centers consumed an estimated 150 TWh of electricity in 2023—equivalent to around 3% of the nation’s power […] The post THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Aramco Invests in Horse Powertrain

NGT News

Global energy company Aramco has completed the purchase of an equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a developer of hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions. “Addressing transport emissions requires a wide range of approaches that consider the diverse nature of the global vehicle fleet, broad disparities in transport infrastructures, and the specific needs of motorists in […] The post Aramco Invests in Horse Powertrain appeared first on NGT News.

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Renewable Energy Event Showcases Innovation in Energy Storage

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Attendees of this year’s RE+ trade show saw several advanced designs for energy storage systems, with experts across utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and residential sectors providing insight into The post Renewable Energy Event Showcases Innovation in Energy Storage appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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161. Northvolt - history of an historic debacle in the European Battery Industry - Redefining Energy podcast

Energy Central

Northvolt, once the poster child of the European battery industry, shocked the world last month by filing for Chapter 11 in the United States. The Swedish battery start-up burned through billions of euros in capital from investors such as Volkswagen, Goldman Sachs, and others, with little to show for it. Laurent and Gerard conduct a postmortem on this debacle of epic proportions.

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Data Center Hysteria: How the Power Industry Is Accommodating the Boom

POWER Magazine

Everywhere you turn these days people are talking about data centers and the enormous amount of electrical power they are expected to demand as artificial intelligence (AI) platforms scale up and become more The post Data Center Hysteria: How the Power Industry Is Accommodating the Boom appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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LNG taking the lead in alternative fuel options for containerships

Energy Central

Fill ‘er up? OK, and will that be methanol or liquefied natural gas, Mr. Massive Lower Carbon Emissions Containership? Today, that answer would likely be LNG. Both lower-carbon options are breaking away from a containership fuel transition peloton that includes everything from hydrogen and biodiesel to ammonia and nuclear. Reasons for the separation between the duo and the rest.

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GE Vernova Will Modernize Two Units at Dominion Hydropower Plant

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GE Vernova said it has secured an order with Dominion Energy South Carolina to modernize two hydropower units at the Saluda Hydro facility on the Saluda River about 10 miles […] The post GE Vernova Will Modernize Two Units at Dominion Hydropower Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Digest (December 2024)

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Egypt Reducing Renewable Energy Target. Karim Badawi, petroleum minister for Egypt, said the country has cut the amount of renewable energy it will likely have online by 2040. Badawi on Oct. 20, speaking at The post POWER Digest (December 2024) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Great Green Wall: A Human-AI Project to Combat Desertification

Energy Central

Mission Statement "The Great Green Wall aims to create a sustainable future by combating desertification and promoting harmony between humanity and nature through innovation, collaboration, and transparency." As an ambitious initiative, the Great Green Wall seeks to halt desertification in the Sahel region while improving the livelihoods of millions of people, animals, and.

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Shoring Up the Future of Wind Power

POWER Magazine

Wind power is one of the UK’s most abundant sources of renewable energy. Ensuring wind turbines operate reliably and extending their useful lifetimes are important to achieving a sustainable energy future The post Shoring Up the Future of Wind Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Replacing Duct Burners in Combined Cycle Power Plants

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Many combined cycle power plants (CCPP) and cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) plants utilize supplemental firing systems, or duct burners, inside the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) boilers The post Replacing Duct Burners in Combined Cycle Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AI and Energy: A New Horizon for Powering Our Future

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The energy industry finds itself in the midst of a transformative era. In 2023 alone, a record 31 GW of solar energy capacity were installed—a 55% increase from 2022—while battery energy storage systems The post AI and Energy: A New Horizon for Powering Our Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Digital Sensor Provides Greater Asset Management Capability for Transformers

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ABB Electrification Service recently launched a digital monitoring solution for power and distribution transformers that it says will enhance performance, reliability, and availability of equipment. The transformer sensor is reportedly […] The post Digital Sensor Provides Greater Asset Management Capability for Transformers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solar Power Leads Buildout of India’s Renewable Energy

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India has long been dependent on coal-fired power for much of its electricity, and the country still gets about 70% of its energy from burning coal according to government data. The Institute for Energy The post Solar Power Leads Buildout of India’s Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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HydroWing and PLN Partner to Launch Indonesia’s First Tidal Power Plant

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HydroWing, a division of UK-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group, has signed a binding agreement with Indonesia’s state-owned power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to develop Indonesia’s first tidal The post HydroWing and PLN Partner to Launch Indonesia’s First Tidal Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Trial Run at Finland’s Onkalo Repository Sets Stage for World’s First Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal

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Finland is making significant strides in a trial run that will demonstrate the entire process for the safe disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) at Onkalo on Olkiluoto Island—the world’s first permanent The post Trial Run at Finland’s Onkalo Repository Sets Stage for World’s First Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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