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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for […] The post Geothermal Energy Storage: The Clean Power Solution You Havent Heard Of appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Space-based solar power (SBSP) could prove transformative to global energy demand by providing price-efficient, continuous clean energy from orbit (Figure 1). Energy Independence appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the common global quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources, traditional oil and gas producers are beginning to focus on alternative sources. Geothermal is emerging as one of the […] The post Geothermal: Hydrocarbon Sector’s Evolution to Own the Energy Revolution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MAY 1, 2024

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

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI’s growth trajectory is expected to skyrocket, with new […] The post AI Revolution Could Drive Clean Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a ubiquitous part of our lives, impacting much of what we do at work and home.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Equity in energy refers to fairness in the distribution […] The post Equity in Energy: How Community Solar Is Involved appeared first on POWER Magazine. In the U.S., there has always been a direct correlation between the disparity in income and the distribution of renewable resources.

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APRIL 2, 2024

The first image that likely comes to mind when the average energy consumer thinks about renewable energy is some kind of vast (utility-scale) solar or wind farm, or a massive battery project, usually pictured The post Distributed Power, EAAS—New Ways to Join the Clean Energy Transition 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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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Shell Energy upgraded a Texas wind farm to produce more power with fewer turbines, a project that showcased repurposing of old materials with new technology to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety The post Repowering Project Renews Company’s Commitment to Sustainability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated a new “enabling” pathway to achieve and sustain a dramatic transformation of the nation’s evolving grid—through its power electronics fabric, with the realization […] The post Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 7, 2024

An Oregon-based sustainable energy innovation group said it has successfully produced green hydrogen through the use of vertical wind turbines on an oceangoing vessel. ONESTONE HOLDINGS on June 3 said […] The post Group Produces Green Hydrogen Using Wind Turbines on Ships appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

District energy systems employ a centralized facility to supply heating, cooling, and sometimes electricity for multiple buildings in an area through a largely underground, mostly unseen network of pipes. When […] The post District Energy Systems: The Invisible Giant of Urban Efficiency 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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JANUARY 10, 2024

A UK-based nuclear energy group is working with an Italian technology company to support decarbonization of the chemical industry, including hydrogen production. 10 between newcleo, a […] The post Nuclear, Sustainable Tech Groups Join to Decarbonize Hydrogen, Chemical Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Consumer products […] The post Shining Light on Life Cycle Analysis for Renewable Energy Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine. They determine the environmental and financial value of new technologies.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Speaking at the 5th annual India Coal Conference in New Delhi, FutureCoal CEO Michelle Manook said, “Government and finance policies, which embrace a ‘cancel coal’ mantra, are short-sighted and undermine […] The post FutureCoal CEO Suggests ‘Cancel Coal’ Mantra Is Short-Sighted, Abated Coal Solutions Must Be Part of Energy Transition appeared (..)

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Energy consumption is continually escalating at a remarkable rate, with current statistics showcasing the gravity of the situation. Global energy demand has risen by approximately 50% over the past two […] The post Peak Shaving in Energy Storage: Balancing Demand, Savings, and Sustainability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative phased energy model that will combine natural gas and nuclear […] The post Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Renewable energy sources now make up about 30% of the world’s generated power and are set to more […] The post Converged Field Area Networks: Modernizing the Grid for a Sustainable Future appeared first on POWER Magazine. We’ve come a long way since the first waterwheel in 200 BC.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Global communities increasingly turn to distributed energy resources (DERs) to boost their local economies and enhance energy resilience.

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JUNE 6, 2024

CMS Energy’s subsidiary NorthStar Clean Energy has given Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) the green light to start initial work on converting a 73-MW coal-fired power plant in Michigan into a […] The post Michigan Coal Plant Eyes BECCS Retrofit: Could Become First U.S.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Westinghouse has revealed it is designing a transportable nuclear power plant (TNPP) featuring an eVinci microreactor with Canadian firm Prodigy Clean Energy, aiming to deliver a first project in Canada […] The post Prodigy and Westinghouse Targeting Launch of eVinci Floating Nuclear Plant in Canada by 2030 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

of Defense (DOD), as part of the agency’s climate action plan and its strategy for sustainability, will deploy a prototype microgrid at a military installation in New […] The post DOD Inks Deal with Redflow for Microgrid Repowering at Air National Guard Base appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Off-grid projects with battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are revolutionizing the energy landscape, providing reliable power solutions in remote locations while promoting sustainability.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Virtual power plants (VPPs), as aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources (DERs), can deliver grid services ranging from resource adequacy to reliability at scale—all while making energy more affordable.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical to The post O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2023

is facing energy and climate challenges on multiple fronts. Rising energy costs, extreme weather events, and a transition away from fossil fuels have placed increasing pressure on governments and […] The post Rooftop Solar Important Piece of Fight Against Climate Change 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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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Many countries are promoting renewable energy sources, encouraging sustainable transportation, and adopting innovative technologies to achieve their energy efficiency goals, mitigate climate change, and contribute to a more sustainable future. […] The post How Automation Technology Is Essential to the Future of Efficient Energy Production, Use, (..)

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities have the potential to become one of the most sustainable and reliable forms of energy creation on the planet, but they have their challenges. The most eco-conscious […] The post Maximizing Corrosion Prevention in Waste-to-Energy Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

With nearly 60% of the states electricity generated from solar, wind, and geothermal energy, California is well past the halfway mark to its goal of 100% renewable power generation by […] The post Its Time to Think Differently About Energy Storage and Californias Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While reliability is one of three key focus areas for utilities as they navigate the clean energy transition, along with decarbonization and affordability, it’s […] The post Virtual Power Plants: An Untapped Resource for Improving Grid Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The good news is that the grid can play a […] The post 5 Ways to Ensure Grids Don’t Become Bottlenecks in the Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine. Meeting ambitious climate targets while transitioning from fossil fuels remains a key priority for businesses, policymakers, and society in general.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeepGEO, a multinational spent nuclear fuel (SNF) repository developer, and Copenhagen Atomics, a Danish advanced thorium reactor innovator, have signed a first-of-its-kind collaboration agreement that seeks to revolutionize the nuclear […] The post DeepGEO, Copenhagen Atomics Sign Pact to Align Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing with Spent Fuel Management (..)

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Energy and utilities companies are grappling with unprecedented challenges. in just five years, the average American now spends nearly $300 a month […] The post Digital Transformation: Fueling Solutions for Today’s Energy and Utilities’ Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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