May, 2024

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White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments

POWER Magazine

The White House has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at slashing risks associated with new nuclear reactor development and construction, underscoring its policy push to champion nuclear. At […] The post White House Launches Initiatives to Bolster New Nuclear Deployments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Two Transit Agencies Order South Dakota’s First Propane-Fueled Buses

NGT News

Two South Dakota transit agencies — People’s Transit in Huron and Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish — unveiled their first orders of safe, environmentally friendly and economical buses fueled with propane autogas. “Prairie Hills Transit is on the cutting edge of public transit operation with these new propane buses and the first propane fueling infrastructure […] The post Two Transit Agencies Order South Dakota’s First Propane-Fueled Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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US and EU Tighten Grip on Lithium Batteries, Putting Pressure on Chinese Exports

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US and EU Tighten Grip on Lithium Batteries, Putting Pressure on Chinese Exports Justlastweek,theU.S.DepartmentofCommerceannouncedtheresultsofafour-yearreviewoftheSection301tariffsonChina.ThereviewindicatesthattheU.S.willincreaseta.

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2024 elections: India’s energy transition plans and challenges

Energy Transition

India’s energy transition has become a prominent issue in both the BJP and Congress manifesto. Although the nation’s clean energy future has been firmly set in motion, financial and policy challenges lie ahead for the future government. Mayank Aggarwal reports.

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DOE to Issue RFP for $2.7 Billion for Domestic Uranium Supply

Energy Central

DOE to Issue RFP for $2.7 Billion for Domestic Uranium Supply Nuclear Startup Atomic Canyon Partners with ORNL on AI Models NRC Working on AI but Use Cases Need Definition Oklo Signs MOU with Atomic Alchemy to Collaborate on Isotope Production BN-1200 Plans Clear Environmental Hurdle First Terrapower Advanced Reactor On Schedule But Fuel is a Concern DOE to Issue RFP for $2.7.

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Congress Wants to Solve Nuclear Waste. The Solutions Are Known. 

POWER Magazine

It’s welcome that the U.S. House of Representatives in April revived policy discussions over nuclear waste. Our organizations support nuclear energy as a tool of economic opportunity and emissions reduction, […] The post Congress Wants to Solve Nuclear Waste. The Solutions Are Known. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Congress Approves Ban on Imports of Enriched Uranium From Russia

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Senate on April 30 passed—by unanimous consent—a bill to ban imports of unirradiated low-enriched uranium (LEU) produced in Russia. The bill now heads to the president’s desk for […] The post Congress Approves Ban on Imports of Enriched Uranium From Russia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs

POWER Magazine

As the global community intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the transportation sector has emerged as a crucial battleground. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), carbon dioxide (CO2) […] The post A Tale of Two Vehicles: Exploring BEVs and Hydrogen FCEVs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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UK Picks Wylfa in Wales as Preferred Site for New ‘Mega’ Nuclear Project

POWER Magazine

The UK government has picked Wylfa in Anglesey, North Wales, as its preferred site for the the country’s third large-scale nuclear power plant after Hinkley C in Somerset and Sizewell […] The post UK Picks Wylfa in Wales as Preferred Site for New ‘Mega’ Nuclear Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide

POWER Magazine

The U.S. has officially exceeded five million solar installations, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s clean energy transition. This milestone comes just eight years after the U.S. reached one […] The post America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension

POWER Magazine

Fortum, a Nordic energy company with headquarters in Espoo, Finland, near Helsinki, and offices in 10 other countries, announced that it will modernize the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s low-pressure turbines. […] The post Upgrades Planned at Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant as Part of Life Extension appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Framatome, TerraPower to Develop HALEU Deconversion Pilot Line

POWER Magazine

Framatome and TerraPower will team to design and develop a pilot line for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) metalization, a crucial deconversion process, at Framatome’s nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Richland, […] The post Framatome, TerraPower to Develop HALEU Deconversion Pilot Line appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NERC: Summer Grid Outlook Improved But Still Vulnerable to Extreme Weather, Demand Growth Spikes

POWER Magazine

All regions across the bulk power system (BPS) are generally prepared to meet resource adequacy criteria to meet normal peak demand this summer, but ongoing concerns about extreme weather events, […] The post NERC: Summer Grid Outlook Improved But Still Vulnerable to Extreme Weather, Demand Growth Spikes appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Industry Exec: Data Centers Will Drive Demand for Natural Gas

POWER Magazine

An executive with the TC Energy, a group that is among the largest operators of natural gas pipelines in North America, said electricity demand from energy-intensive data centers will support […] The post Industry Exec: Data Centers Will Drive Demand for Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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States, Trade Groups Sue EPA Over New Fossil Fuel Rules

POWER Magazine

More than two dozen states and a handful of trade groups filed separate lawsuits in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, calling for a review of the […] The post States, Trade Groups Sue EPA Over New Fossil Fuel Rules appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mitsubishi Power Supplying Turbines for 1.6-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Brazil

POWER Magazine

Mitsubishi Power will supply its gas turbine technology to a new power plant in Brazil, a 1.6-GW facility considered among the largest electricity generation projects in Latin America. The company […] The post Mitsubishi Power Supplying Turbines for 1.6-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Brazil appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EPRI: Industry Has Marked Significant Progress on its Advanced Nuclear Reactor Roadmap 

POWER Magazine

A year after EPRI and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) unveiled the first phase of their Advanced Reactor Roadmap, the nuclear industry and its stakeholders have rallied to make significant […] The post EPRI: Industry Has Marked Significant Progress on its Advanced Nuclear Reactor Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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First Utility-Scale Solar Project Announced Under TVA Generation Flexibility Program

POWER Magazine

An independent power producer and a major electric cooperative—both based in Tennessee—have announced an agreement to partner on a utility-scale solar power installation to serve customers in that region. Nashville-based […] The post First Utility-Scale Solar Project Announced Under TVA Generation Flexibility Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Historic Solar Storm Spurs PJM to Extend Geomagnetic Disturbance Warning

POWER Magazine

Grid operator PJM Interconnection has issued a geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) warning after observing “persistent geomagnetically induced current (GIC) at multiple stations” late on Friday. PJM initially issued a GMD warning […] The post Historic Solar Storm Spurs PJM to Extend Geomagnetic Disturbance Warning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Five Dynamic Factors Reshaping the Power Sector Supply Chain

POWER Magazine

The shift to clean energy is triggering growing concerns about the sustainability, resilience, and integration of the power sector’s complex supply chains. Here are five trends to watch. The power sector’s The post Five Dynamic Factors Reshaping the Power Sector Supply Chain appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online

POWER Magazine

The first unit of one of the world’s highest-elevation hydropower plants began operating in China in April. China Energy said the Maerdang hydropower station (Figure 5), sited at more than 16,000 feet above The post China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Major Hydrogen Project Breaks Ground in Arizona, While Dispute Over Tax Credit Looms

POWER Magazine

An Australia-based global metal mining and green energy company has broken ground on a major hydrogen production project in Arizona, part of what the group’s founder said could be several […] The post Major Hydrogen Project Breaks Ground in Arizona, While Dispute Over Tax Credit Looms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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High-Burnup Nuclear Fuel Rods Delivered for Examination After Having Completed Three Cycles of Commercial Operation

POWER Magazine

High-burnup fuel rods, manufactured by GE Vernova’s Nuclear Fuel business, Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), have been delivered to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for […] The post High-Burnup Nuclear Fuel Rods Delivered for Examination After Having Completed Three Cycles of Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How Regulatory Burdens and Misguided Incentives Are Degrading Power System Reliability

POWER Magazine

It’s no secret that the U.S. electric power system has undergone a remarkable transition that continues today. Coal-fired generation, which was the leading source of power generation during the 20th […] The post How Regulatory Burdens and Misguided Incentives Are Degrading Power System Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Pumped Storage Project Brings Renewable Energy to Former Coal Mining Site

POWER Magazine

A pumped storage project in Kentucky is being touted as a model example of how land that once was the site of a coal mine can be repurposed for a […] The post The POWER Interview: Pumped Storage Project Brings Renewable Energy to Former Coal Mining Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Zum to Convert Oakland School Bus Fleet to 100% Electric, V2G Capability

NGT News

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will be the first major school district in the U.S. to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system with groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid technology. Zum is providing a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers in this California city, managed through its AI-enabled technology platform. The all-EV fleet will […] The post Zum to Convert Oakland School Bus Fleet to 100% Electric, V2G Capability appeared first on NGT News.

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How Grid Enhancing Technologies Are Expanding Electric Power Transmission System Capabilities

POWER Magazine

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the […] The post How Grid Enhancing Technologies Are Expanding Electric Power Transmission System Capabilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Federal Policies and Incentives Drive Demand for American-Made Solar Power Modules

POWER Magazine

The U.S. was one of the world leaders in solar equipment manufacturing a few decades ago, but then the Chinese stole the show. Now, however, American companies are finding a lot of new opportunities as a The post Federal Policies and Incentives Drive Demand for American-Made Solar Power Modules appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Cemex Will Power 39 Trucks with RNG from Clean Energy Fuels

NGT News

Building materials provider Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have reached a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California. Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy is the latest addition to its lower-carbon fuels portfolio for its California fleet.

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10 Reasons to Attend a Conference Tailored to Digitalization in the Power Sector

POWER Magazine

Anticipation is mounting for the Connected Plant Conference (CPC), POWER and Chemical Engineering’s digitalization event, scheduled to take place next week, May 20–22, 2024, near Houston, Texas. If you are a […] The post 10 Reasons to Attend a Conference Tailored to Digitalization in the Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Perfect Storm for the Grid: Convergence of Energy Growth and Policy

POWER Magazine

There are numerous articles and studies warning of the fragile nature of America’s electric grid. The vulnerabilities will only become more apparent as we continue to undergo a fundamental shift in how The post Perfect Storm for the Grid: Convergence of Energy Growth and Policy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Global First: JERA, IHI Launch Testing of Fuel Ammonia at Coal Power Plant

POWER Magazine

Japanese firms JERA and IHI Corp. have launched the world’s first large-volume fuel ammonia demonstration testing at JERA’s 1-GW Unit 4 of its 4.1-GW Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Aichi Prefecture The post Global First: JERA, IHI Launch Testing of Fuel Ammonia at Coal Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids

POWER Magazine

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. solar industry installed 32.4 GWdc of capacity in 2023, a remarkable 51% increase compared to 2022. It was the industry’s The post How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Zeem Will Develop Massive Electric Truck Charging Depot at New Jersey Port

NGT News

Zeem Solutions, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure and fleet management provider, is planning a large-scale electric truck depot development near Port Newark, New Jersey. The development is designed to facilitate a significant shift to electric Class 8 trucks, enabling the region’s freight logistics and drayage truck companies to conveniently switch to clean, quiet zero-emissions operations. […] The post Zeem Will Develop Massive Electric Truck Charging Depot at New Jersey Port ap

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POWER Digest [May 2024]

POWER Magazine

IRENA: 70% Global Renewable Deployment Led by Asia in 2023. Global renewable deployment over 2023 reached a total capacity of 3,870 GW—a new record in the power sector, according to the International The post POWER Digest [May 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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WattEV Will Expand Fleet to More than 180 HD Trucks

NGT News

WattEV, a medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging infrastructure developer, is increasing its current fleet of 36 battery electric trucks to more than 180 by the end of 2024. The increase comes on the heels of WattEV’s expansion of its charging depots to five locations within the past month. “We’ve been using and testing trucks […] The post WattEV Will Expand Fleet to More than 180 HD Trucks appeared first on NGT News.

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Eaton Among Groups Supporting Microgrid Buildout in Puerto Rico

POWER Magazine

Companies operating in Puerto Rico have paid particular attention to the reliability and resiliency of their power supply after a series of major hurricanes battered the island in recent years. Those storms The post Eaton Among Groups Supporting Microgrid Buildout in Puerto Rico appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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