June, 2024

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Dutch Government Supports Four New Nuclear Reactors

POWER Magazine

The incoming new government of the Netherlands reportedly will support construction of at least four new utility-scale nuclear power reactors, as part of a program to more than triple the […] The post Dutch Government Supports Four New Nuclear Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GreenPower Introduces Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Delivery Truck

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has unveiled the EV Star REEFERX, a new all-electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck. This vehicle is available for orders immediately. Built on GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis platform, the EV Star REEFERX is fully customizable with a lighter […] The post GreenPower Introduces Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Delivery Truck appea

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China's silicon wafer production capacity exceeds 900GW

EnergyTrend

China's silicon wafer production capacity exceeds 900GW 1.Developmentoftheglobalsiliconwaferindustryin2022Thescaleofsiliconwaferswillcontinuetomaintainarapidgrowthtrendin2023.Bytheendof2023,theglobaltotalsi.

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The implication of South Africa’s 2024 election on its energy transition plan

Energy Transition

South Africa’s 2024 election involves 27 million voters and 70 parties. Energy transition plans vary among candidates, revealing challenges and differing approaches to climate action and renewable energy. (Photo by Jacques Nel on Unsplash) 27 million registered voters in South Africa will go to the polls on 29 May to elect 400 parliamentary members in the national and provincial elections.

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Worldwide support for climate change action is “stunning”

Energy Central

Yesterday’s topic discussed the faction of the population that continues to deny climate change. Largely falling along political lines, the opposition against actions to neutralize global warming seems counterproductive. A new UN poll illustrates that in many countries it may also be politically unwise. Except perhaps in the U.S. where the results indicate that the polarization runs.

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The ADVANCE Act—Legislation Crucial for a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance—Clears Congress. Here’s a Detailed Breakdown

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Senate has passed the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, sweeping legislation that seeks to promote U.S. nuclear leadership, accelerate advanced nuclear technology […] The post The ADVANCE Act—Legislation Crucial for a U.S. Nuclear Renaissance—Clears Congress. Here’s a Detailed Breakdown appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NVIDIA CEO: AI Will Impact the Future of Energy

POWER Magazine

The future of energy may depend on technology with roots in the video game industry, by a company founded more than 30 years ago that wanted to use accelerated computing […] The post NVIDIA CEO: AI Will Impact the Future of Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Filings Support 41 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation Across Texas

POWER Magazine

Texas’ plan to add more natural gas-fired power generation capacity, supported by money from a newly created energy fund, received a boost when several companies announced their intention to file […] The post Filings Support 41 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation Across Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency

POWER Magazine

An array of technologies, both thermal and renewable, are being used in the design of microgrids, supporting distributed power generation across several sectors. The use of microgrids to provide reliable […] The post Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Michigan Coal Plant Eyes BECCS Retrofit: Could Become First U.S. Facility with ‘Carbon-Negative’ Power

POWER Magazine

CMS Energy’s subsidiary NorthStar Clean Energy has given Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) the green light to start initial work on converting a 73-MW coal-fired power plant in Michigan into a […] The post Michigan Coal Plant Eyes BECCS Retrofit: Could Become First U.S. Facility with ‘Carbon-Negative’ Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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U.S. Solar Sector Shows Record-Setting Growth

POWER Magazine

A new report from two leading energy industry groups said a record 11 GW of new solar power module manufacturing capacity entered service during the first three months of this […] The post U.S. Solar Sector Shows Record-Setting Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Transformer Crisis: An Industry on the Brink

POWER Magazine

Facing unprecedented lead times and skyrocketing costs, the transformer supply chain crisis threatens the backbone of the electric power industry, driving urgent calls for increased manufacturing capacity and innovative solutions. […] The post The Transformer Crisis: An Industry on the Brink appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Why the U.S. Government Should Fund Cybersecurity Efforts of Private Companies Protecting the Power Grid

POWER Magazine

FBI Director Christopher Wray, while speaking at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats in Nashville, Tennessee, in April, warned that U.S. critical infrastructure is a prime target […] The post Why the U.S. Government Should Fund Cybersecurity Efforts of Private Companies Protecting the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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New Gas-Fired Power Plants Proposed in Southeast Texas

POWER Magazine

Entergy Texas filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for approval to build two natural gas power plants—one in Jefferson County and the other in Liberty […] The post New Gas-Fired Power Plants Proposed in Southeast Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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China Brings World’s Largest Solar Power Plant Online

POWER Magazine

The state-owned Power Construction Corp. of China has brought a 5-GW solar power plant into commercial operation, with the project taking over as the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility. […] The post China Brings World’s Largest Solar Power Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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First-Ever Additively Manufactured Debris-Filtering Bottom Nozzles Installed at Farley Nuclear Plant

POWER Magazine

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company and operator of more than 8.2 GW of nuclear power capacity, said it has completed the installation of lead test assemblies with additively […] The post First-Ever Additively Manufactured Debris-Filtering Bottom Nozzles Installed at Farley Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Building a Better Grid—Infrastructure Upgrades Require Ingenuity, Innovation, and Investment

POWER Magazine

The need for more reliability and resilience of power delivery, both in the U.S. and worldwide, has utilities and grid operators looking for solutions to the challenge of bolstering the […] The post Building a Better Grid—Infrastructure Upgrades Require Ingenuity, Innovation, and Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Group Produces Green Hydrogen Using Wind Turbines on Ships

POWER Magazine

An Oregon-based sustainable energy innovation group said it has successfully produced green hydrogen through the use of vertical wind turbines on an oceangoing vessel. ONESTONE HOLDINGS on June 3 said […] The post Group Produces Green Hydrogen Using Wind Turbines on Ships appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Michigan Utility Replacing Coal Plant With Large Energy Storage System

POWER Magazine

Michigan’s major electric utility said it plans to build one of the nation’s largest standalone battery energy storage projects at the site of a retired coal-fired power plant. Detroit-based DTE […] The post Michigan Utility Replacing Coal Plant With Large Energy Storage System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Colorado Co-op Tri-State Buying Two Solar Power Projects

POWER Magazine

Colorado-based electric cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the first time has purchased renewable energy projects that will provide power for its members. The co-op, a not-for-profit wholesale power […] The post Colorado Co-op Tri-State Buying Two Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Strengthening America’s Electric Power Grid: How the Government and Industry Are Improving T&D Systems

POWER Magazine

The U.S. transmission and distribution (T&D) network is reliable and well-maintained, but as renewable energy continues being added to the grid, and demand increases due to growing data center needs […] The post Strengthening America’s Electric Power Grid: How the Government and Industry Are Improving T&D Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mitigating EMP and GMD Risks for Power Grid Resilience

POWER Magazine

Risks posed by geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events add challenges to an already complex power system environment. But they remain crucial to address. How prepared is the […] The post Mitigating EMP and GMD Risks for Power Grid Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DLR is More Than Optimizing Capacity; How Can Utilities Ensure Safety and Reliability?

POWER Magazine

Dynamic line rating (DLR) enables utilities to unlock up to 40% additional capacity from existing infrastructure, allowing grid operators to rapidly increase energy throughput. This capability is crucial in today’s […] The post DLR is More Than Optimizing Capacity; How Can Utilities Ensure Safety and Reliability? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Advancing Ceramic Matrix Composites and Environmental Barrier Coatings for Hydrogen Turbines: Challenges and Opportunities

POWER Magazine

Decarbonization goals call for advancing high-impact energy technologies. The U.S. has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that presents both challenges and opportunities in the field of […] The post Advancing Ceramic Matrix Composites and Environmental Barrier Coatings for Hydrogen Turbines: Challenges and Opportunities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Scania Touring Vehicle Operates on Either Natural Gas, Biogas – or Both

NGT News

Scania has added an LBG/LNG (liquefied biogas/liquefied natural gas) variant of the Scania Touring vehicle. Able to run on both natural gas and biogas, or a mix of the two, it allows a smooth transition to biogas, creating a circular and economically viable solution for sustainable long-distance transport. “The new LBG/LNG variant of the Scania […] The post Scania Touring Vehicle Operates on Either Natural Gas, Biogas – or Both appeared first on NGT News.

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Equinor Announces Offtake Deal for New York Offshore Wind Project

POWER Magazine

Equinor on June 4 announced its has finalized an agreement with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the renewable power generated by the 810-MW Empire Wind […] The post Equinor Announces Offtake Deal for New York Offshore Wind Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid

POWER Magazine

In the U.S., regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) are responsible for overseeing the reliable operation of the high-voltage transmission system within their respective regions. In other […] The post Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Construction Moves Forward on Australia’s Largest Wind Farm

POWER Magazine

The second stage of one of the world’s largest wind farms is moving forward after developer TagEnergy announced it had closed financing for the project. The $2.6 billion Golden Plains […] The post Construction Moves Forward on Australia’s Largest Wind Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Kemmerer 1 Breaks Ground: A Look at TerraPower’s Natrium Fast Reactor Nuclear Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Bill Gates’ nuclear innovation firm TerraPower has broken ground on the non-nuclear portion of Kemmerer Unit 1, a 345-MW Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) power plant. The groundbreaking on June […] The post Kemmerer 1 Breaks Ground: A Look at TerraPower’s Natrium Fast Reactor Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GE Vernova Building Synchronous Condenser Sites to Support New York Grid

POWER Magazine

GE Vernova said it has been awarded a contract by National Grid’s upstate New York business to supply and construct two separate 115 kV synchronous condenser sites at the company’s […] The post GE Vernova Building Synchronous Condenser Sites to Support New York Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Siemens Energy, GE Vernova Each Will Build Two, 2-GW Gas-Fired Power Stations in Saudi Arabia

POWER Magazine

Siemens Energy and GE Vernova each announced the companies would support construction of large combined-cycle power plants in Saudi Arabia as part of that country’s plan to increase its supply […] The post Siemens Energy, GE Vernova Each Will Build Two, 2-GW Gas-Fired Power Stations in Saudi Arabia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Ensuring Electrical Safety in Hydrogen Operations

POWER Magazine

In this article we explore the current use of hydrogen in industrial processes, as well as its role in the ongoing global transition to a net-zero economy. We’ll provide insights […] The post Ensuring Electrical Safety in Hydrogen Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mono-Si wafer production is expected to fluctuate slightly in July, and prices are expected to rise

EnergyTrend

Mono-Si wafer production is expected to fluctuate slightly in July, and prices are expected to rise Waferpricesremainedstablethisweek,withslightincreasesinindividualsizes.Amongthem,theaveragetransactionpriceofN-typeG10Lmonocrystallinesiliconwafers(18.

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NV Energy Adding 1 GW Each of Solar, Energy Storage in Nevada

POWER Magazine

Nevada-based utility NV Energy said it plans to add more than 1 GW of capacity from both solar power and battery energy storage to its generation portfolio by the end […] The post NV Energy Adding 1 GW Each of Solar, Energy Storage in Nevada appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Podcast

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The POWER Podcast is available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iHeart, TuneIn, SoundCloud, and some other podcast apps. Follow the links below to subscribe via […] The post The POWER Podcast appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Coating Technologies Crucial for Offshore Wind Farms

POWER Magazine

Efforts to combat climate change drive the growth of renewable energy technologies as governments and utility companies increase investments in solar and wind installations to meet rising electricity demands. Onshore […] The post Coating Technologies Crucial for Offshore Wind Farms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Supreme Court Halts EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5–4 vote blocked enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) final “Good Neighbor Plan,” a rule intended to significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NOx) […] The post Supreme Court Halts EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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