April, 2024

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Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor

POWER Magazine

India in March began fuel loading at a 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a crucial phase for the second stage of the country’s ambitious The post Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India’s Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EV Star Utility Truck Joins GreenPower Vehicle Family

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched a new utility vehicle designed for commercial fleets. The new all-electric EV Star Utility Truck joins GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis commercial vehicle family as the 10th truck body upfit solution manufactured by GP Truck Body. […] The post EV Star Utility Truck Joins GreenPower Vehicle Family appeared first on NGT News.

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Queensland Ready with Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap

EnergyTrend

Queensland Ready with Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap QueenslandhasunveiledthelatestREZRoadmap,aimingtoestablish12RenewableEnergyZones(REZs).Thestateplanstofacilitatethedevelopmentofapproximately22gigawat.

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Green energy is revolutionising Zimbabwe’s faltering healthcare system, but…

Energy Transition

By 19 October 2023, Zimbabwe had recorded 115 suspected cholera deaths — 34 confirmed — and 5,256 suspected cases according to a situational report from the country’s Health and Child Care ministry. Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe diarrhoea, which can lead to dehydration and death if untreated.

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Press Release: EPA Standards are Important Long-term Market Signal for Power Sector Decarbonization

Energy Central

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2024 Contacts: Andy Barnes, abarnes@cebn.org, Tel: 202-785-0507, ext. 1503 Washington, D.C. – Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network, provided the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of finalized power sector regulations. These new rules include carbon emission limits on existing.

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Nuclear Supply Chain for the BWRX-300 SMR Takes Shape

POWER Magazine

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is forming a group of qualified supply chain companies to help ensure the deployment of its BWRX-300 small nuclear modular reactor (SMR). The move comes […] The post Nuclear Supply Chain for the BWRX-300 SMR Takes Shape appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Molten Salt Reactor Technology Solves Several Nuclear Industry Problems

POWER Magazine

Molten salt reactors (MSRs) represent a fascinating intersection of nuclear history and modern innovation. The concept of using molten salts as both a coolant and fuel carrier dates back to […] The post Molten Salt Reactor Technology Solves Several Nuclear Industry Problems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hungarian Group Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Production Project

POWER Magazine

A Hungarian company that operates refineries and petrochemical plants, and runs service stations across Central and Eastern Europe, said it is set to begin commercial operation of a 10-MW green […] The post Hungarian Group Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Production Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Navigating the Interconnection Queue Is One of Many Challenges Clean-Energy Projects Face

POWER Magazine

There are several obstacles to overcome when building a clean-energy project, but perhaps the biggest is getting through the generator interconnection queue (GIQ). Every regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent […] The post Navigating the Interconnection Queue Is One of Many Challenges Clean-Energy Projects Face appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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McCrary Institute, ORNL Launch First U.S. Regional Cybersecurity Center to Protect Grid

POWER Magazine

A $12.5 million project to establish the first U.S. regional cybersecurity research and operations center focused on grid protection has garnered a $10 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant. […] The post McCrary Institute, ORNL Launch First U.S. Regional Cybersecurity Center to Protect Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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India Energy Giant Posts Record Electricity Output, Mostly From Coal

POWER Magazine

India’s state-owned energy company NTPC said the company produced a record amount of electricity on an annual basis over the past fiscal year, with the utility’s coal-fired power stations recording […] The post India Energy Giant Posts Record Electricity Output, Mostly From Coal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PG&E Set to Sell Power Assets to Global Investor KKR

POWER Magazine

California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) reportedly is nearing a deal to sell power generation assets to KKR, a global investment firm that has holdings in several business sectors, […] The post PG&E Set to Sell Power Assets to Global Investor KKR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OPG Embarks on Major Refurbishment of Niagara Falls Hydropower Stations

POWER Magazine

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will partner with GE Vernova to complete a 15-year project to refurbish the iconic 1.9-GW Sir Adam Beck I and II hydroelectric complex near Niagara Falls. […] The post OPG Embarks on Major Refurbishment of Niagara Falls Hydropower Stations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex

POWER Magazine

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has moved to retire its iconic 1.3-GW Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it—with notable urgency—with a 1.5-GW modern complex featuring a […] The post TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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What FERC Order 2023 Means for the Interconnection Queue

POWER Magazine

In recent years, concerns about the lengthy interconnection queue have dominated headlines. This queue has emerged as a major obstacle to adding new generating facilities to the U.S. power grid. […] The post What FERC Order 2023 Means for the Interconnection Queue appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Boston-Area Transit Authority Orders 80 Electric Buses from New Flyer

NGT News

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded NFI Group subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. a contract for up to 460 next-generation Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery electric transit buses (BEBs). This contract includes a firm order for 80 vehicles, including 48 buses with New Flyer’s standard two-door configuration and 32 buses with an […] The post Boston-Area Transit Authority Orders 80 Electric Buses from New Flyer appeared first on NGT News.

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Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping

POWER Magazine

Grid operators across the U.S. report they are largely prepared for the total solar eclipse that will pass over a large swath of North America on April 8, though they […] The post Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut

POWER Magazine

Marking the completion of its spin-off from GE, GE Vernova began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 2 as an independent company “singularly focused” on accelerating the […] The post A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Germany Shutters Seven More Coal-Fired Power Units

POWER Magazine

Two German energy companies said they shut down seven coal-fired power plants over the Easter holiday weekend, taking more than 3,000 MW of generation capacity offline for decommissioning. The German […] The post Germany Shutters Seven More Coal-Fired Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Technology Turning Food Waste into Renewable Energy

POWER Magazine

Food waste is an enormous environmental and economic crisis that demands urgent solutions. Each year, an astonishing 1.03 billion tons of food is wasted globally—enough to feed 1.26 billion hungry […] The post Technology Turning Food Waste into Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nuclear Energy Seeing a Resurgence Unlike Any Other

POWER Magazine

Nuclear energy is surging back in a big way. Case in point: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s comments last week on plans to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan. […] The post Nuclear Energy Seeing a Resurgence Unlike Any Other appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Group Says Record 117 GW of New Wind Power Generation Installed in 2023

POWER Magazine

A report from a leading wind power trade association said a record 117 GW of new wind energy generation capacity was installed worldwide last year, a 50% increase from the […] The post Group Says Record 117 GW of New Wind Power Generation Installed in 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Global Utility Alliance Calls for Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity

POWER Magazine

A group that represents utility companies worldwide said its members want to nearly triple their renewable energy generation capacity by 2030. The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), which was […] The post Global Utility Alliance Calls for Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Show-Me State’s School Districts Learn Benefits of Propane-Powered Buses

NGT News

Missouri school districts have found a clean, affordable and less complicated path to reducing harmful emissions with school buses powered by propane autogas. “Propane separated itself from the other fuels because of the following: a long-standing history of use by the National Park Service since the 1970s; improvements in fueling technology; long-term sustainability; a low […] The post Show-Me State’s School Districts Learn Benefits of Propane-Powered Buses appeared first on N

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A Generational Turnover Could Jeopardize the Nuclear Industry’s Recent Momentum

POWER Magazine

In the coming decade, the nuclear industry faces the daunting prospect of seeing one in four employees retire. According to the 2022 Global Energy Talent Index, 25% of its current […] The post A Generational Turnover Could Jeopardize the Nuclear Industry’s Recent Momentum appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together

POWER Magazine

The future of gas turbines and hydrogen are intricately intertwined. Gas turbine manufacturers know that they need their equipment to be ready to operate on higher levels of hydrogen as electrolysis technology The post Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants

POWER Magazine

Three major chemical processing companies announced the startup of a demonstration plant to show the viability of large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces. BASF, SABIC, and Linde on April 17 […] The post Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solaris Delivers Estonia’s First Battery-Powered Buses to Nation’s Capital

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach has delivered 15 Urbino electric buses to the largest Estonian public transport operator, Aktsiaselts Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT), which provides transport services in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The contract value, including delivery of buses and charging infrastructure, exceeds 10 million euros. A few months ago, representatives of the Tallinn government and […] The post Solaris Delivers Estonia’s First Battery-Powered Buses to Nation’s Capital appear

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Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Indiana Plant to Produce New Battery Electric SUV

NGT News

Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in the U.S. as part of a new $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton, Indiana, facility, affirming the firm’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations and bringing total investment in Toyota Indiana to $8 billion. The investment will also create up […] The post Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Indiana Plant to Produce New Battery Electric SUV appeared first on NGT News.

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FERC: Improved Preparations Mitigated January Winter Storms, Resulting in No Load Shed

POWER Magazine

Reliability measures implemented after Winter Storm Uri and Elliott were largely effective at averting distress on the power and natural gas systems during two severe arctic storms that swept across […] The post FERC: Improved Preparations Mitigated January Winter Storms, Resulting in No Load Shed appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Offtake Agreement Announced for 1,000-MWh Storage Project in California

POWER Magazine

Arevon Energy, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced it has signed a long-term tolling agreement with electricity provider MCE for 188 MW of the Cormorant Energy […] The post Offtake Agreement Announced for 1,000-MWh Storage Project in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Double-Deck Electric Buses Ready to Roll in Limerick

NGT News

Limerick’s city bus service, operated by Bus Éireann, is set to become Ireland’s first fully electric regional city bus service, as part of a 54-million-euro investment by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The new service is to be officially launched April 12 by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan at Limerick’s Colbert Station. As part of […] The post Double-Deck Electric Buses Ready to Roll in Limerick appeared first on NGT News.

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Delving Deeper: New Optimism for Enhanced Geothermal Systems

POWER Magazine

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) have long held promise. New developments suggest dramatic progress may be on the horizon. Can innovation feasibly overcome technical and economic hurdles that have The post Delving Deeper: New Optimism for Enhanced Geothermal Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Japan Energy Giant Launches UK-Headquartered Renewable Energy Group

POWER Magazine

The largest electric power company in Japan announced the spinoff of a new global renewable energy business, and said the venture would be headquartered in London in the UK. JERA, […] The post Japan Energy Giant Launches UK-Headquartered Renewable Energy Group appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AI Is Not Only a Thing of the Future, It’s Also a Thing of the Present

POWER Magazine

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based platforms have taken the world by storm. Perhaps the best known of these is ChatGPT. OpenAI, the company that developed the innovative chatbot, released the tool widely to The post AI Is Not Only a Thing of the Future, It’s Also a Thing of the Present appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Distributed Power, EAAS—New Ways to Join the Clean Energy Transition

POWER Magazine

The first image that likely comes to mind when the average energy consumer thinks about renewable energy is some kind of vast (utility-scale) solar or wind farm, or a massive battery project, usually pictured The post Distributed Power, EAAS—New Ways to Join the Clean Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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G7 Countries Talk 2035 End Date for Coal-Fired Generation

POWER Magazine

Energy ministers from seven of the world’s largest economies, including the U.S., are discussing a target date of 2035 to shut down coal-fired power plants in their countries. Reuters on […] The post G7 Countries Talk 2035 End Date for Coal-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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