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JANUARY 2, 2024

Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends The post Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) defines environmental justice as: “The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to […] The post Environmental Justice: What It Is and Why It’s Important to Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Calling it the “largest single climate action” in The post Olkiluoto Unit 3 Provides Carbon-Free Nuclear Power and Energy Security for Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine. As a first-of-a-kind project, Olkiluoto Unit 3 took more time to build than was originally expected, but the end result has proven worth the wait.

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JUNE 13, 2024

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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APRIL 19, 2024

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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

BWX Technologies (BWXT) said it was awarded a “two-phase, two-year contract” with the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors in the state to […] The post Wyoming Energy Authority Makes Investment Toward Microreactor Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

A startup company whose investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the group led by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said it has received about $14 million in new funding in support of […] The post Bill Gates-Backed Group Secures Funding for New Wind Energy Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 12, 2024

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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OCTOBER 1, 2023

appeared first on POWER Magazine. For example, the entry of Vogtle Unit 3 into commercial operation on July 31 was a significant milestone and one worth The post Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback: What Will It Take to See Meaningful Growth?

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APRIL 2, 2024

Portugal has a goal to produce at least 80% of its electricity from renewable energy resources by 2050. Several companies are investing in the country’s power infrastructure, including Powin, an The post BESS Projects Boost Clean Energy in Europe appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Energy Northwest, a Washington state public power joint operating agency, announced an agreement with Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy (PSE), which it says will “accelerate the agency’s program examining the feasibility […] The post Puget Sound Energy Commits $10M to Nuclear Power Feasibility Work, X-energy SMR Technology a Leading Contender (..)

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Oil shale doesn’t fuel a lot of power plants around the world, but in Jordan, it’s a vital option, offering energy security and independence. The success of the Attarat Power Plant in capitalizing on this The post Attarat Power Plant Unlocks Domestic Energy Source for Jordan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 2, 2024

appeared first on POWER Magazine. 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?

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

energy storage market continued its strong growth in third quarter of this year, with the grid-scale segment setting new quarterly records for deployments. Energy Storage Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine. That’s according to the American […] The post Report: More Records for U.S.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

NRG Energy has appointed the chair of its board of directors, Dr. Lawrence Coben, as its interim president and CEO and appointed four new independent directors to its board, signaling a […] The post NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor–Influenced Shuffle appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will provide $125 million in funding to support two Energy Innovation Hub groups that will look at challenges facing the battery energy […] The post DOE Announces $125 Million in Funding to Support Energy Storage Research appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Sage Geosystems will build a first-of-its-kind 3-MW geothermal baseload power and energy storage system on land owned by San Miguel Electric Cooperative (SMECI) in Christine, Texas. The company plans to […] The post Sage’s First 3-MW Geothermal Power and Energy Storage Project Will Feed ERCOT appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MARCH 14, 2025

The post LS Power Adding Gas-Fired Capacity as Part of PJM Initiative appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […] The post The Clean Energy Balancing Act appeared first on POWER Magazine. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Renewable Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy on Nov. The $529 million […] The post Large Solar-Plus-Storage Project Comes Online in California appeared first on POWER Magazine. 21 announced the start of operations at its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project in Imperial County, California, near Holtville.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

SEIL Energy India Limited, the only coal plant to win a POWER Top Plant award this year, stands out for its advanced supercritical technology, exceptional operational performance, and commitment to The post SEIL Energy India: A Coal Plant Model for Performance and Sustainability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Siemens Energy is teaming with UK power giant SSE to develop a combustion system that will allow its flagship SGT5-9000HL gas turbine to run 100% on hydrogen while maintaining the […] The post Siemens Energy Joins Forces for Bold 100% Hydrogen HL Gas Turbine Leap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 25, 2024

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. Mary Landrieu (D-La.),

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Constellation Energy said the company is applying for federal funding as it evaluates whether to put one or more small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at its Nine Mile Point nuclear […] The post Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When it comes to energy storage, most people are quite familiar with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. They are, of course, commonly used to power cell phones, electric vehicles (EVs), power tools, and many The post Flow Battery Market Poised for Growth as Energy Storage Needs Expand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Facing a projected surge in power demand across the country, NextEra Energy is taking steps to potentially restart its shuttered 615-MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa as early as […] The post NextEra Eyes Restart of Shuttered Nuclear Plant, Partners with GE Vernova on Gas Power Expansion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

needs to unleash its full energy potential by embracing nuclear power. With opinions and regulations historically […] The post Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine. As policies and regulations are adjusted to reflect a new presidential administration, the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. […] The post The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for nuclear energy. As a carbon-free energy source, it is a great option for power generation in a world trying […] The post The POWER Interview: Making the U.S. Nuclear Industry Great Again appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 24, 2024

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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JULY 24, 2024

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. The Zinc Battery Initiative (ZBI) and its members have collaborated with experts from the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Officials with Kenya’s Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) said the country is on track to start construction on its first nuclear power plant by 2027. The group at a […] The post Kenya Moves Forward With Plans for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Although in some cases it is used simply for convenience, such as when operating certain pneumatic tools, in other cases, compressed […] The post Five Energy-Saving Tips for Compressed Air Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine. Compressed air is vitally important to all power plants.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Many industries rely upon it, but few uses are more important than in the nuclear power sector The post Sustaining Safe Nuclear Energy with Nondestructive Testing appeared first on POWER Magazine. Nondestructive testing is a multidisciplinary profession that blends quality assurance and materials science.

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APRIL 30, 2024

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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JANUARY 27, 2025

India’s government is pledging billions in financial support for the country’s ambitions around artificial intelligence (AI), and a Mumbai-headquartered energy group has said it plans to build what it calls […] The post India Energy Group Plans ‘World’s Largest’ Data Center appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 8, 2024

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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