October, 2024

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Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online

POWER Magazine

The power generation sector is looking at numerous ways to provide enough electricity to satisfy demand from data centers. Bloomberg Intelligence recently said its research shows data centers, buildings filled […] The post Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How AI is fuelling the climate crisis, not solving it

Energy Transition

‘Artificial intelligence will make it easier to combat climate change.’ That’s the bold claim made by billionaire and self-proclaimed climate problem–solver Bill Gates. But Gates – a well-known advocate of geoengineering – is not alone in promoting the idea that technology can be our saviour. Seden Anlar reports.

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Accelera Hydrogen Vehicle Sets Record for Longest Distance Without Refueling

NGT News

In a groundbreaking achievement for hydrogen-powered solutions, Accelera by Cummins has set a Guinness World Records title for the longest distance traveled by a hydrogen fuel cell electric (FCEV) heavy-duty truck without refueling. Accelera’s zero-emissions H2Rescue truck, a Kenworth T370 prototype designed for emergency response missions, completed an 1,806-mile journey on a single fill Oct. […] The post Accelera Hydrogen Vehicle Sets Record for Longest Distance Without Refueling appeare

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Trina Storage signs project supply agreement with Lower 48 Energy in the UK

EnergyTrend

Trina Storage signs project supply agreement with Lower 48 Energy in the UK Recently,TrinaStorage,theworld'sleadingproviderofenergystorageproductsandsolutions,signedaprojectsupplyagreementwithLower48Energy,anindependentpowerpr.

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Speaking and moderating at ADIPEC 2024

Oilholics Synonymous Report

Delighted to announce that yours truly will be moderating and speaking at ADIPEC 2024 - the world's largest energy conference and exhibition - in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 4 to 7. Explore the event's program touching on critical energy issues, latest technological developments, and energy transition through groundbreaking innovation, visionary leadership and action here.

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Gill v. Hill — another chapter in due process law in Texas

Oil and Gas Lawyer

In Mitchell v. Map Resources , the Texas Supreme Court described the constitutional right of due process as follows: The Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution prevents the government from depriving a person of his or her “property, without due process of law.” U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 1 ; see also Tex. Const. art. I, § 19 (“No citizen of this State shall be deprived of … property … except by the due course of the law of the land.”). 7 It is well settled that these wor

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Europe’s SMR Alliance Endorses Nine Nuclear Projects in Push for 2030s Deployment

POWER Magazine

The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has identified nine SMR projects it will support as its first batch of project working groups (PWGs). The effort marks a significant […] The post Europe’s SMR Alliance Endorses Nine Nuclear Projects in Push for 2030s Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GreenPower Delivers Four Electric School Buses, Plans to Deliver Another Six

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has delivered four all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses in Arizona, California and West Virginia in the first half of October 24 and plans to deliver six more Type D BEAST school buses in California and West Virginia in the near term. In West Virginia, GreenPower delivered the first of the 37 […] The post GreenPower Delivers Four Electric School Buses, Plans to Deliver Another Six appeared first on NGT News.

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Cambodia approves 23 power sector projects, including 2 energy storage plants, 12 solar projects.

EnergyTrend

Cambodia approves 23 power sector projects, including 2 energy storage plants, 12 solar projects. AccordingtoTrendForce,Cambodiaisacceleratingthedevelopmentofcleanenergytoreduceitsrelianceonimportedenergy,enhancethecountry’senergysecurity,ensurerel.

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Slamming: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself

The Energy Co-op

Join The Energy Co-op at our Annual Member Meeting and Conference. Who: Members and Friends of The Energy Co-op Where: The Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore, PA When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am 2:00pm What: The Annual Member Meeting and Conference brings together Co-op members, members of the community and representatives from other Co-ops and other organizations working on sustainable development in PA followed by the Co-op membership meeting.

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Are we back to fundamentals as oil prices tank further?

Oilholics Synonymous Report

For the second successive session this week oil prices have slid further and faster. After Monday's declines of over 2%, Tuesday has logged fresh intraday drops of as high as 5%. At the time of writing this post, The Oilholic noted that Brent and WTI front month futures contracts had breached their respective $74 and $70 per barrel floors. Headwinds are in fact gathering momentum and yet lower prices may follow.

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Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers

POWER Magazine

In a deal that marks the first corporate agreement to deploy multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S., Kairos Power and Google have signed a Master Plant Development Agreement […] The post Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Net zero and energy bills: more payback, less push back

Energy Transition

To win hearts and minds, and to prevent green backlash, net-zero policies must translate into lower bills and better services for ‘ordinary’ households. An inclusive demand flexibility strategy is vital to this. Sophie Yule-Bennett and Euan Graham report.

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Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid

NGT News

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in the Southern California Edison (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate customer participation in SCE’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), one of the […] The post Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid appeared first on NGT News.

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The scale of the cooperation project is nearly 1GWh! HyperStrong won the big order of energy storage in Australia!

EnergyTrend

The scale of the cooperation project is nearly 1GWh! HyperStrong won the big order of energy storage in Australia! On23October2024,atAll-EnergyAustralia2024,HyperStrongenteredintoastrategicpartnershipwithAustralianenergygroupTesseract.Thepartnershipwillfocusonlarge.

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The Energy Co-op: Leading Pennsylvania’s Sustainable Energy Evolution through Innovation

The Energy Co-op

Join The Energy Co-op at our Annual Member Meeting and Conference. Who: Members and Friends of The Energy Co-op Where: The Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore, PA When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am 2:00pm What: The Annual Member Meeting and Conference brings together Co-op members, members of the community and representatives from other Co-ops and other organizations working on sustainable development in PA followed by the Co-op membership meeting.

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Media missives from Gastech 2024

Oilholics Synonymous Report

With Gastech 2024 drawing to a close on September 20, the Oilholic capped a fascinating and engaging week in Houston by hosting two pivotal industry fireside chats with H.E. Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, India and Chris Ashton, CEO of Worley. And it was wonderful moderating multiple panel sessions on subjects ranging from harnessing the potential of natural gas for powering AI to solutions for the decarbonization of the global transport complex and climatetech fina

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DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects

POWER Magazine

A $900 million funding opportunity released by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Oct. 16 seeks to spur “first mover” teams that could deploy the first two Gen III+ light […] The post DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Pacific Fusion Scores $900 Million in Series A Funding

Energy Central

Pacific Fusion, a fusion development company based in Fremont, CA, previously unknown operating in “stealth mode,” rocketed to the forefront of attention in the fusion industry startup scene this week by scoring $900 million in Series A funding from an “A List” of high tech investors. The firm has secured more than $900 million in investor commitments.

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DOE Awards $10.9 Million to Assist V2G Adoption

NGT News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Deployment Office has selected the Scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Nationally (SVIN) project to receive approximately $10.9 million in cost-share funding to accelerate V2G adoption across the U.S. This project — a partnership between Highland Electric Fleets, 12 utility providers, and other supporting partners and educational institutions — will […] The post DOE Awards $10.9 Million to Assist V2G Adoption appeared first on NGT News.

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First, Sveck, and Betterial Dominate the TOP 3; 2024 H1 Global PV Encapsulation Film Shipment Rankings Released

EnergyTrend

First, Sveck, and Betterial Dominate the TOP 3; 2024 H1 Global PV Encapsulation Film Shipment Rankings Released Thankstothemomentumofdualcarbontargets,globaldemandforsolarPVinstallationscontinuestorise,leadingtogrowingdemandforencapsulationfilms,akeymaterialthat.

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Greene Street Artist’s Cooperative: Equitable Community Living for Artists 

The Energy Co-op

Join The Energy Co-op at our Annual Member Meeting and Conference. Who: Members and Friends of The Energy Co-op Where: The Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore, PA When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:30am 2:00pm What: The Annual Member Meeting and Conference brings together Co-op members, members of the community and representatives from other Co-ops and other organizations working on sustainable development in PA followed by the Co-op membership meeting.

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Amazon Backs Massive Nuclear SMR Deployment: 5 GW with X-Energy, Agreements With Energy Northwest, Dominion

POWER Magazine

In yet another major set of deals spearheaded by a tech giant in support of nuclear power development, Amazon will back the deployment of 5 GW of new X-energy small […] The post Amazon Backs Massive Nuclear SMR Deployment: 5 GW with X-Energy, Agreements With Energy Northwest, Dominion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge

POWER Magazine

Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a developer of much-watched microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move signals a critical restructuring phase through which […] The post Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply

POWER Magazine

Energy analysts have said the increasing need for reliable baseload power generation means natural gas-fired power plants will become even more important as demand for electricity increases. Several experts who […] The post Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

POWER Magazine

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […] The post $1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Severe Solar Storm Threatens Power Grid Amid Hurricane Helene, Milton Recovery

POWER Magazine

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a G4-level severe geomagnetic storm watch, urging the North American power grid to prepare for a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) […] The post Severe Solar Storm Threatens Power Grid Amid Hurricane Helene, Milton Recovery appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts

POWER Magazine

Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and compounded by obstacles in securing vital technologies and supplies needed to modernize and operate […] The post A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project

POWER Magazine

In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […] The post Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors

POWER Magazine

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced six companies have successfully bid to provide deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel to support advanced nuclear reactors. The DOE on […] The post DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine

POWER Magazine

Chinese state-owned manufacturer Dongfang Electric announced the company has completed production of a 26-MW offshore wind turbine, continuing a trend of ever-more-powerful turbines from that country. The turbine’s nacelle, shown […] The post Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Lignite Coal Power CCS Project in North Dakota Gets First Tranche of $350M Federal Funding

POWER Magazine

Project Tundra, a demonstration project that seeks to capture an average of 4 million tons of carbon dioxide from flue gas from two lignite-fired units at the 705-MW Milton R. […] The post Lignite Coal Power CCS Project in North Dakota Gets First Tranche of $350M Federal Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Space-Based Solar Power for U.S. Energy Independence

POWER Magazine

Space-based solar power (SBSP) could prove transformative to global energy demand by providing price-efficient, continuous clean energy from orbit (Figure 1). Recent developments, including low-cost space access, mass-produced satellites, robotics, […] The post Space-Based Solar Power for U.S. Energy Independence appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation

POWER Magazine

Microreactors are a class of very small modular reactors targeted for non-conventional nuclear markets. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports a variety of advanced reactor designs, including gas, liquid-metal, […] The post What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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BLM Approves Major 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah

POWER Magazine

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given the go-ahead for a major geothermal energy project in Utah. The agency announced final approval for Fervo Energy’s Cape Geothermal Power Project […] The post BLM Approves Major 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic)

POWER Magazine

While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen […] The post THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy

POWER Magazine

A GE Vernova-led project, completed in just 10 months, is helping Taiwan’s efforts for a more reliable power supply, along with supporting the integration of renewable energy resources in the country. Taiwan The post Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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