July, 2024

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Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S.

POWER Magazine

Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power’s 35-MWth iterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced […] The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How local renewable grids are providing access to affordable electricity in Nigeria

Energy Transition

Nigeria’s energy sector faces challenges with regard to inadequate electricity access, leading to reliance on costly generators. Transitioning to renewables offers solutions. Samuel Ajala reports. (Photo by Sandra Parra on Unsplash) Nigeria has the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an estimated population of 226 million as at 2023.

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Rhode Island Becomes First State to Complete NEVI Program Phase 1

NGT News

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee celebrated the achievement of becoming the first state in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The milestone was marked with a ribbon-cutting event at the Route 117 Park & Ride in Warwick. Also marking the event were […] The post Rhode Island Becomes First State to Complete NEVI Program Phase 1 appeared first on NGT News.

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June Lithium Prices Hit New Low for the Year; Cell Prices Still Facing Downward Pressure, Says TrendForce

EnergyTrend

June Lithium Prices Hit New Low for the Year; Cell Prices Still Facing Downward Pressure, Says TrendForce TrendForcereportsthatJunesawasignificantdropinlithiumpricesduetoafocusoninventoryreductioninthedownstreambatterysector.Weakdemandforlithiumsaltsandslu.

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Electric vehicles a boon for Nevada’s economy, workers and environment, say groups

Energy Central

Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Nevada, with new cheaper models and federal incentives enticing drivers away from gasoline-dependent transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to soon issue updated pollution limits for new passenger cars and trucks that could slash billions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide pollution.

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Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational

POWER Magazine

One of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the U.S. has entered commercial operation. Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 18 announced that the Gemini Solar + Energy Storage […] The post Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Win POWER’s Plant of the Year Award

POWER Magazine

Adding new reactors to the U.S.’s fleet of nuclear power plants doesn’t happen every day. In fact, prior to the addition of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, it hadn’t been done from scratch in decades The post Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Win POWER’s Plant of the Year Award appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization

POWER Magazine

The Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI) and its members have collaborated with experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University (WVU) to develop an effective path to […] The post Zinc Battery Manufacturers Partner to Speed Commercialization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Clearway Begins Repowering of Texas Wind Farm

POWER Magazine

Clearway Energy Group on July 8 said it has closed financing and begun a repowering project for the California-based company’s Cedro Hill wind farm in Webb County, Texas. Clearway said […] The post Clearway Begins Repowering of Texas Wind Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout

POWER Magazine

Updated data from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) shows the country has 55 nuclear reactors in operation, ranking third globally behind the U.S. and France. The CNEA said China […] The post China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects

POWER Magazine

Officials in India said that country’s energy transition plan will focus on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pumped energy storage projects, and more efficient coal-fired power plants. Finance Minister […] The post India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation

POWER Magazine

Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant […] The post PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nuclear Power Startup Plans 6-GW Fleet of U.S. Plants

POWER Magazine

A Kentucky-based group has announced plans to build a 6-GW fleet of nuclear power stations in the U.S., looking to take advantage of bipartisan support for nuclear technology and the […] The post Nuclear Power Startup Plans 6-GW Fleet of U.S. Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards

POWER Magazine

The California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub have garnered a combined $57.5 million in the first tranche of funding under the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) $7 billion […] The post California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solar Roundup: EDP Projects Highlight New Developments

POWER Magazine

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) on July 10 marked the inauguration of Pearl River Solar Park in Scott County, Mississippi. Pearl River has an installed generation capacity of 210 […] The post Solar Roundup: EDP Projects Highlight New Developments appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Morrow Reinvented: HL-Class Gas Turbine Powers a Coal Plant’s Rebirth

POWER Magazine

The Morrow Repower Project, winner of POWER’s 2024 Reinvention Award, exemplified a strategic coal-to-gas conversion at a brownfield site that masterfully combined cutting-edge advanced technology with a The post Morrow Reinvented: HL-Class Gas Turbine Powers a Coal Plant’s Rebirth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nearly 5 GW of New Offshore Wind Power Approved for the U.S. Northeast

POWER Magazine

Over the past week, the offshore wind power sector in the U.S. received two major federal approvals that could add nearly 5 GW to the grid. On July 1, the […] The post Nearly 5 GW of New Offshore Wind Power Approved for the U.S. Northeast appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals

POWER Magazine

Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen […] The post Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Framatome Will Supply Fuel for VVER Nuclear Reactors in Slovakia

POWER Magazine

Framatome and Slovak utility Slovenské elektrárne on July 23 announced the companies have signed a major contract for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to the Bohunice and Mochovce VVER […] The post Framatome Will Supply Fuel for VVER Nuclear Reactors in Slovakia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Chevron Deference Is Dead. What Does It Mean for the Power Sector?

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 28 overturned the Chevron doctrine—a forty-year-old precedent—significantly curtailing the power of federal agencies to interpret ambiguous statutory provisions, even in areas of agency expertise. […] The post The Chevron Deference Is Dead. What Does It Mean for the Power Sector? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Hydropower Remains Renewable Leader Despite Climate Challenges

POWER Magazine

As the oldest renewable energy resource, hydropower is well-established as a reliable source of dispatchable energy. Yet, it is often overlooked and taken for granted. It’s commonly believed that hydro’s The post Hydropower Remains Renewable Leader Despite Climate Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mexico Increases Reliance on Natural Gas to Support Electricity Demand

POWER Magazine

Mexico is ramping up its use of natural gas for power generation, with several plants coming online in recent years, and at least 10 more (Table 1) expected to come online this year, next year, or in 2026. The The post Mexico Increases Reliance on Natural Gas to Support Electricity Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland

POWER Magazine

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in May of this year signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act into law. The measure expands the solar facilities that qualify for subsidy, and improve the level […] The post Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership

POWER Magazine

Engineering giant Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with nuclear technology specialist BWXT Technologies to advance the design and development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR). The […] The post Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Shifting from Coal to Gas: One Co-op’s Award-Winning Journey

POWER Magazine

In 2018, Cooperative Energy, a generation and transmission co-op headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, had an issue to deal with. Several years earlier, it had joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator […] The post Shifting from Coal to Gas: One Co-op’s Award-Winning Journey appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Price Swings Mean Coal May Replace Natural Gas in European Power Mix This Winter

POWER Magazine

Higher prices for natural gas across Europe mean some countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, likely will burn more coal for power generation during the upcoming winter season. Coal remains a […] The post Price Swings Mean Coal May Replace Natural Gas in European Power Mix This Winter appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Offshore Wind Group Looks to Challenge China’s Dominance of Sector

POWER Magazine

Countries active in the offshore wind industry continue to consider steps to counter China’s dominance of the sector. The latest to announce a move is South Korea, where officials recently […] The post Offshore Wind Group Looks to Challenge China’s Dominance of Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Construction Begins on Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Mississippi

NGT News

Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR, recently broke ground at its new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. The 500-acre site will be home to a two-million-square-foot, energy-efficient facility with an annual manufacturing capacity of 21-gigawatt hours (GWh) for the production of […] The post Construction Begins on Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Mississippi appeared first on NGT

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Struggling SolarEdge Technologies Will Cut 400 Jobs

POWER Magazine

SolarEdge Technologies said it would lay off about 400 workers, including 200 in its home country of Israel, as the company tries to become more financially stable. SolarEdge on July […] The post Struggling SolarEdge Technologies Will Cut 400 Jobs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Report: India Supports $33 Billion Investment in New Coal-Fired Generation

POWER Magazine

Government officials in India have reportedly asked the country’s power companies to spend billions on equipment to support additional coal-fired generation. India is looking for ways to more quickly increase […] The post Report: India Supports $33 Billion Investment in New Coal-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS) […] The post Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Ohio City Purchases Class 3 Electric Truck from Mullen Automotive

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has received a municipal purchase order for its Class 3 electric truck from the city of Dublin, Ohio. “The all-electric Mullen THREE is a perfect application for our use,” says John Hyatt, fleet operations manager, city of Dublin. “For more than a decade, the city of Dublin has been […] The post Ohio City Purchases Class 3 Electric Truck from Mullen Automotive appeared first on NGT News.

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Shanghai Group Calls for 29 GW of Offshore Wind to Support Grid

POWER Magazine

China’s central government has approved Shanghai’s plan to build 29 GW of offshore wind generation capacity, part of the city’s strategy to build more energy infrastructure and diversify the electricity […] The post Shanghai Group Calls for 29 GW of Offshore Wind to Support Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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California Will Become First State to Build Hydrogen Hub

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ARCHES have signed a landmark $12.6 billion agreement to build a clean, renewable Hydrogen Hub in California, including the up to $1.2 billion in federal funding that was announced in 2023, when California was selected as a national hub. ARCHES is the first of seven Hydrogen Hubs throughout […] The post California Will Become First State to Build Hydrogen Hub appeared first on NGT News.

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Peterbilt Delivers Two 520EVs for Bronx Residential Refuse Collection

NGT News

Peterbilt has delivered two Model 520EVs to Waste Connections of New York Inc., a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in New York City. The vehicles will be deployed for residential refuse collection in the Bronx, New York, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the communities it […] The post Peterbilt Delivers Two 520EVs for Bronx Residential Refuse Collection appeared first on NGT News.

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Industry Giants, German TSOs Team to Revolutionize HVDC Grid With Multi-Terminal Hubs

POWER Magazine

Three major high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology giants—GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, and Hitachi Energy—will join forces with four German transmission system operators—50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW—to develop multiterminal hubs with […] The post Industry Giants, German TSOs Team to Revolutionize HVDC Grid With Multi-Terminal Hubs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule

POWER Magazine

Japan’s largest utility said it will start the first of three units at a new natural gas-fired power plant near Tokyo in an effort to provide more electricity during the […] The post Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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