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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) multi-mission laboratory, microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources […] The post Microgrids a Win for Both Owners and Grid Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine. According to a guidebook issued by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

MW enhanced geothermal system (EGS) in northern Nevada that demonstrated the ability to drill, complete, and operate horizontal wells is now operational. Project Red, co-developed by Fervo Energy […] The post Innovative Enhanced Geothermal System Begins Operations in Nevada appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers with which it plans to explore building and operating small modular reactor plants (SMRs) at its Texas A&M-RELLIS campus near College […] The post Texas A&M Launches SMR Energy Proving Ground with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The surge in adoption of renewable energy driven by carbon neutrality policies has created operational challenges for large thermal power plants. These plants must now accommodate rapid load fluctuations and […] The post AI-Driven Big Data Platform Revolutionizes Power Plant Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Marking a significant inroad to establish a South Korean foothold in the world’s gas turbine technology market, heavy industrial company Doosan Enerbility this summer began commercial operation of its first The post South Korea’s First ‘K-Gas Turbine’ Begins Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Renewable Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy on Nov. 21 announced the start of operations at its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project in Imperial County, California, near Holtville.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

Deals involving the data center sector are occurring regularly, as tech companies make moves to ensure they have a reliable supply of power for their energy-intensive operations. Several generation types, […] The post Generational ShiftData Centers Bring Change to Energy Landscape appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Planning, building, operating, or overhauling power plants has long been an emphasis in the power sector—and an important one, given that the creation of new power capacity plays an outsized role in The post Decommissioning Dilemmas: Navigating the End-of-Life Challenges in Clean Energy Sources 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

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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JANUARY 23, 2025

Lightshift Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of energy storage projects, has partnered with Basis Climate to complete the sale of nearly $10 million of investment tax credits (ITCs) tied […] The post Lightshift Energy, Basis Climate Complete Sale of ITCs for BESS Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

A California-headquartered energy company announced the start of commercial operation of one of the nation’s largest solar-plus-storage hybrid power plants. Officials with Clearway Energy Group, along with California Gov.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Primergy Solar, a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, on Dec. 18 said the company’s 100-MWac solar project in Ashley County, Arkansas is fully operational. […] The post Primergy Solar Brings 100-MW Arkansas Project for Amazon Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

The February […] The post Cold Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine. The December 2022 Christmas freeze in the southeast U.S. saw many areas experiencing single-digit temperatures.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

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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JANUARY 7, 2025

Renewable energy developer EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) said two solar farms with a combined 300 MW of generation capacity are now operating in Kern County, California. The two-phase […] The post EDP Brings 300 MW of Solar Power Online in Southern California 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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POWER Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

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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POWER Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

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. The CNEA said China […] The post China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout appeared first on POWER Magazine. and France.

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APRIL 19, 2024

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. million project to establish the first U.S.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear plant can continue operating at least through much of 2030 after state energy regulators on Dec. 14 voted to keep the facility open an additional five […] The post California Regulators Vote to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open Another Five Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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APRIL 17, 2024

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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APRIL 19, 2024

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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JANUARY 29, 2025

Talen Energy has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection, the Maryland Public Service Commission, Maryland electric utilities, consumer representatives, and the Sierra Club to extend operations at its 1.3-GW

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Power grids operate like an intricate ballet of energy generation and consumption that must remain perfectly balanced at all times. The grid maintains a steady frequency (60 Hz in North […] The post A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In a bid to stave off an escalating power crisis, NAES, one of the largest independent power plant operators in the U.S., and Gecko Robotics, a leader in AI-driven robotic […] The post NAES, Gecko Robotics Launch $100M AI Partnership Amid Energy Crisis; Shapiro Questions PJM Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

A successful clean energy transition depends on maximizing output and minimizing the costs of renewable investments.In

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POWER Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

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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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has partnered with Switch, a Las Vegas-based data center designer, builder, and operator, to deploy 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses through 2044 in a historic deal […] The post Another Big Data Center Win for Nuclear: Oklo and Switch Sign Historic 12 GW Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Four major Japanese and Korean energy companies have jointly won the rights to build and operate a natural gas-fired power plant and a seawater desalination facility near Doha in Qatar. […] The post Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 17, 2024

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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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rooted in the birth of the UK’s energy industry, National Grid’s operations have traversed critical periods of the energy industry’s tumultuous history. While it is today one of the world’s largest The post National Grid’s Evolution: Branching Out from Deep Roots appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency The post Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

of China has brought a 5-GW solar power plant into commercial operation, with the project taking over as the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility. […] The post China Brings World’s Largest Solar Power Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine. The state-owned Power Construction Corp.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Dynamic line rating (DLR) enables utilities to unlock up to 40% additional capacity from existing infrastructure, allowing grid operators to rapidly increase energy throughput. appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When operational, the reactor […] The post Project Pele, DOD’s HTGR Mobile Nuclear Microreactor, Breaks Ground appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 18, 2024

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 (..)

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