In a deal that marks the first corporate agreement to deploy multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S., Kairos Power and Google have signed a Master Plant Development Agreement […] The post Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine
Chinese state-owned manufacturer Dongfang Electric announced the company has completed production of a 26-MW offshore wind turbine, continuing a trend of ever-more-powerful turbines from that country. The turbine’s nacelle, shown […] The post Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How the Presidential Election Could Impact Renewable Energy Tax Credits
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in 2022. The IRA is the largest public investments in renewable energy in American history and created more than 20 […] The post How the Presidential Election Could Impact Renewable Energy Tax Credits appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness
What happens when you suffer a catastrophic injury at work and can’t continue in your career? Workers compensation begins. Those payments last until you reach the maximum medical improvement point. […] The post The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness appeared first on POWER Magazine.
3 Steps for Utility Companies to Get Started with Undergrounding
The U.S. electric grid is under more strain than ever to support exponential electricity demand due to artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, electric vehicles, and hotter temperatures. Its infrastructure is […] The post 3 Steps for Utility Companies to Get Started with Undergrounding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
‘World’s Largest’: Chinese Company Installs 15-MW Onshore Wind Turbine
A Chinese company has installed what it calls the world’s largest onshore wind turbine. Sany Group, a multinational firm known for its manufacturing of heavy equipment, on October 9 announced […] The post ‘World’s Largest’: Chinese Company Installs 15-MW Onshore Wind Turbine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project
In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […] The post Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced six companies have successfully bid to provide deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel to support advanced nuclear reactors. The DOE on […] The post DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.
GE Vernova Turbines Part of Upgrade at Japan Gas-Fired Power Plant
The Nanko Power Plant in Osaka, Japan, will be upgraded with new gas turbines from GE Vernova. The 1,800-MW station, which was commissioned in late 1990, is replacing three boilers […] The post GE Vernova Turbines Part of Upgrade at Japan Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply
Energy analysts have said the increasing need for reliable baseload power generation means natural gas-fired power plants will become even more important as demand for electricity increases. Several experts who […] The post Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.