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OCTOBER 25, 2023

India’s government has issued an emergency order that extends the operation of coal-fired power plants using imported coal, as the country grapples with a shortage of domestic coal and continued […] The post India Extends Emergency Operation Order for Plants Using Imported Coal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Yet, only two The post A Closer Look at Two Operational Small Modular Reactor Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine. There are literally dozens of small modular reactor (SMR) and microreactor designs being developed by different companies around the world, and some of the work has been going on for decades.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

We’ll provide insights […] The post Ensuring Electrical Safety in Hydrogen Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine. In this article we explore the current use of hydrogen in industrial processes, as well as its role in the ongoing global transition to a net-zero economy.

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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

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.

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POWER Magazine

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

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)—Australia’s first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen […] The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

5, one of the world’s biggest hydropower plants in a dual-row turbine layout, completed its 72-hour trial run and became officially operational on Oct. Completion of The post Twin-Row Hydropower Unit Begins Operation in China appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Lijiaxia Hydropower Station No.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 24, 2024

Compatibility with existing infrastructures and enabling remote workers with strong access management and control has made virtual […] The post Solutions to Empower Global Energy Workforce and Boost Operational Effectiveness appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for […] The post High-Burnup Nuclear Fuel Rods Delivered for Examination After Having Completed Three Cycles of Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

From regulatory matters to technology upgrades to renewable energy trends boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […] The post How Technology Helps Overcome 10 of the Top Operational Challenges in the Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

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. The $529 million […] The post Large Solar-Plus-Storage Project Comes Online in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation’s power system grapples with a “hyper-complex risk environment.”

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Landsnet owns and operates Icelands power transmission system and is responsible for building and maintaining a secure and reliable electrical grid. Monitoring the grid in Iceland is uniquely challenging because […] The post Landsnet and Laki Power Tackle Severe Weather Challenges in Iceland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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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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MAY 1, 2024

Power plant operators know the importance of The post Plant Operators Know Importance of Pumps and Piping Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine. Efficiency, safety, and providing support for optimal performance are key considerations when choosing equipment to move water and fuels through a power plant.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A government agency in China announced that operators of coal-fired power plants will receive guaranteed payments based on the installed capacity of their units, part of a program to ensure […] The post China Will Guarantee Financial Support for Coal-Fired Power Plants 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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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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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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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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POWER Magazine

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. Gavin […] The post Major Solar-Plus-Storage Project Online at Retired Gas-Fired Power Plant 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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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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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Utilities recognizing the need to produce more electricity, in part to satisfy demand from data centers, may keep coal-fired units in operation longer than anticipated.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Several companies specialize in providing the type of weather information utilities need to accurately predict resource availability and The post The Importance of Accurate Weather Prediction for Power Operations 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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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The grid operator this month announced the Indian River Unit 4, […] The post Coal-Fired Delaware Plant Will Close Two Years Early appeared first on POWER Magazine. Officials with PJM Interconnection said a coal-fired power unit in Delaware can be closed two years ahead of schedule.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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? appeared first on POWER Magazine. There are many reasons for the nuclear power industry to feel optimistic about the future.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Grid operators across the U.S. report they are largely prepared for the total solar eclipse that will pass over a large swath of North America on April 8, though they […] The post Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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JUNE 28, 2024

Many power companies have turned to digital technology to streamline operations and improve worker efficiency. One example is Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), the 12th-largest public power utility in the […] The post Rugged Mobile Devices Enhance OPPD Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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