Work continues on what would be the largest hydropower project in Angola, a $5.2 billion run-of-river power station that Angolan officials have said could come online as early as 2026. […] The post Major Hydropower Project Moves Forward in Angola appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Construction Underway on Kentucky’s Largest Solar Farm
Construction of what would be the largest solar array in Kentucky is underway. National Grid Renewables on Dec. 14 said the company’s 160-MW Unbridled project, located in Webster and Henderson […] The post Construction Underway on Kentucky’s Largest Solar Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Innovation, Data-Driven Solar Solutions Key to Grid Stability
Growth in the solar power sector is being driven not only by ever-larger utility-scale farms, but also by growth in distributed generation. This smaller-scale use of solar energy is being […] The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Data-Driven Solar Solutions Key to Grid Stability appeared first on POWER Magazine.
California Regulators Vote to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open Another Five Years
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.
Community Solar Drives Energy Transition in Longtime Fossil-Fuel Region
The energy transition is an increasingly important trend, not just for power generation but also for communities across the U.S. As regions that have been dependent on hydrocarbons begin to […] The post Community Solar Drives Energy Transition in Longtime Fossil-Fuel Region appeared first on POWER Magazine.
COP28 Concludes with Landmark Decision to Shift Away from Fossil Fuels
Negotiators from nearly every country in the world closed COP28 with a decision that—for the first time—formally recognizes the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels to achieve the Paris […] The post COP28 Concludes with Landmark Decision to Shift Away from Fossil Fuels appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Microgrids a Win for Both Owners and Grid Operators
According to a guidebook issued by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. 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.
South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis
South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country’s economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. […] The post South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology
A Massachusetts-based group developing an energy storage system to support renewable energy resources is moving forward with plans for a prototype facility outside Boston. Fourth Power on Dec. 12 said […] The post Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades
Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct […] The post Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades appeared first on POWER Magazine.