Flexibility has become a defining characteristic of the future of our energy system. As distributed energy resources surge, electric vehicles (EVs) proliferate, and demand patterns shift, the ability to manage demand in real time is as critical as our capacity to generate. But achieving this level of adaptability requires more than just upgraded infrastructure; it […] The post How Artificial Intelligence Can Unlock the Next […]
Rhythm Energy Launching New VPP to Support Battery Integration
Rhythm Energy, a provider of renewable energy for U.S households and businesses, said it will introduce a new virtual power plant (VPP) offering that enables residential customers in major markets to better integrate home batteries, and other connected assets, with the energy grid. The new offer announced November 11 will help customers lower their electricity […] The post Rhythm Energy Launching New VPP to Support […]
Large Utility Automates Underground System, Sees Reliability and Restoration Time Improvements
Ameren Missouri faced a pivotal moment in its growth and reliability journeys. The large investor-owned utility identified a high-risk section in its St. Louis-area service: aging manual switchgear combined with a growing base of commercial and industrial customers. This need was made evident by: Extended Outages. Cable faults caused lengthy outages that were difficult to […] The post Large Utility Automates Underground System, Sees Reliability […]
A U.S. Manufacturer’s Take on Tariffs: ‘We Haven’t Had to Make Any Wild Pivots’
Sentry Equipment, headquartered in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is a century-old, employee-owned manufacturer that specializes in industrial sampling equipment and solutions for process industries including power generation, water treatment, and oil and gas. It has earned global recognition for its expertise in providing accurate, representative sampling and analysis systems. As a U.S. manufacturer that sources some materials […] The post A U.S. Manufacturer’s Take on Tariffs: ‘We […]
Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site
A Texas-based developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets announced it has entered into a land option purchase agreement for a site in New Mexico that would feature a vast data center center campus. The plan announced November 6 calls for more than 2 GW of natural gas-fired generation capacity, and 5 GW or more of nuclear power, to energize the […]
LEAG, Fluence Building Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Project
Two companies active in the global clean energy space are collaborating on what they say is Europe’s largest battery energy storage installation. LEAG Clean Power GmbH and Fluence Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of Fluence Energy, on November 7 announced a 1-GW/4-GWh system that will be built in Jänschwalde, Germany. The post LEAG, Fluence Building Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Launches $100M Retrofit Program Targeting Coal Fleet Reliability
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) providing up to $100 million in federal backing for projects focused on restoring and modernizing the nation’s existing coal plant fleet. The Oct. 31–issued NOFO, administered by DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, […] The post DOE Launches $100M Retrofit Program Targeting Coal […]
OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating Solar Arrays in the U.S.
Utility Uses Innovative Method to Deploy More than 3,400 Panels Orlando, Fla. – OUC—The Reliable One has launched one of the largest floating solar arrays in the United States, and the largest in Florida. The 2-megawatt system—located at 5301 S. Conway Rd. in Orlando—consists of two arrays and more than 3,400 solar panels that send […] The post OUC Opens One of the Largest Floating […]
Bechtel Will Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas
Global engineering and construction group Bechtel said it will work with Doral Renewables to design and build a 430-MW solar power station in Texas. The Cold Creek Solar+Storage project, sited in Schleicher and Tom Green counties, also will include a 340-MWh battery energy storage system. The post Bechtel Will Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Stat-X and UltraSense Lead the Next Generation of Fire Suppression Across Europe’s Industrial and Clean Energy Sectors
Fireaway Inc., a global leader in fire suppression technology, announces the European introduction of UltraSense sensors, an advanced early-stage hazard detection system engineered to integrate seamlessly with the company’s proven Stat-X condensed aerosol fire suppression systems. Together, Stat-X and UltraSense deliver a unified, intelligent approach to fire protection—combining rapid detection, precise suppression, and unmatched reliability. […] The post Stat-X and UltraSense Lead the Next Generation […]