After several years of relatively steady demand, U.S. electricity demand is now surging, driven by various factors, including commercial sector growth, the urgent development or expansion of data centers, and […] The post Best Practices for Building Tomorrow’s Power Leaders During Record Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Gauging the Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Energy and Jobs
During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, then-candidate Donald J. Trump took an extremely tough stance on bringing back jobs lost to foreign countries by incentivizing domestic manufacturing. Trump took a […] The post Gauging the Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Energy and Jobs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath
Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the […] The post Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath appeared first on POWER Magazine.
2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China
GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to that country’s most-populated province. The companies on Jan. 9 […] The post 2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China appeared first on POWER Magazine.
GE Vernova Supplying Turbines for Two Japan Wind Projects
GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business said it has signed an order to provide 14 of the company’s model 4.2 MW-117m turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed […] The post GE Vernova Supplying Turbines for Two Japan Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Virginia Officials Oppose Construction of Data Center Complex With Gas-Fired Power Plants
A planning commission in a Virginia county has voted unanimously to recommend denial of a rezoning application from Balico LLC, an industrial developer seeking to build multiple natural gas-fired generation […] The post Virginia Officials Oppose Construction of Data Center Complex With Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Key Capture Energy Brings Two BESS Projects Online in Texas
A New York-based developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS) said it has begun commercial operation of two 100-MW projects in Texas. Albany-headquartered Key Capture Energy on […] The post Key Capture Energy Brings Two BESS Projects Online in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Generational Shift—Data Centers Bring Change to Energy Landscape
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 Shift—Data Centers Bring Change to Energy Landscape appeared first on POWER Magazine.
EDP Brings 300 MW of Solar Power Online in Southern California
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.
Factors Impacting the Transition to Carbon-Free Energy
The production and consumption of carbon-free energy (CFE) has accelerated worldwide in recent years, driven by large private energy consumers who have been leading this transition. For example, Google has […] The post Factors Impacting the Transition to Carbon-Free Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.