The Department of Defense (DOD) has moved to develop a second transportable microreactor under Project Pele, granting X-energy a contract option to develop an enhanced engineering design. The one-year contract […] The post DOD Advances X-Energy Mobile Nuclear Microreactor as Second Project Pele Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement
Holtec International, a diversified energy technology company, and Wolverine Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit power generation cooperative based in Michigan, announced that they have entered into a long-term agreement that will […] The post Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Wyoming Energy Authority Makes Investment Toward Microreactor Deployment
BWX Technologies (BWXT) said it was awarded a “two-phase, two-year contract” with the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors in the state to […] The post Wyoming Energy Authority Makes Investment Toward Microreactor Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Petra Nova, Pioneering Power Plant Carbon Capture Unit, Is Up and Running Again, says JX Nippon
Petra Nova, one of the world’s only two carbon capture and storage (CCS) retrofits at a commercial power plant, has restarted operations, JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration Corp. announced […] The post Petra Nova, Pioneering Power Plant Carbon Capture Unit, Is Up and Running Again, says JX Nippon appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Renewable Hydrogen Production Part of New Toyota System at California Port
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America said they have completed what the groups call a “Tri-gen” production system at the Port of Long Beach in California. The system, owned […] The post Renewable Hydrogen Production Part of New Toyota System at California Port appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Environmental Justice: What It Is and Why It’s Important to Power Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defines environmental justice as: “The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to […] The post Environmental Justice: What It Is and Why It’s Important to Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
EIA Reports Second Straight Year of Growth for New U.S. Gas-Fired Power Plants
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said it expects 16 new natural gas-fired power plants will begin commercial operation this year, a second straight year of growth in gas-fired generation […] The post EIA Reports Second Straight Year of Growth for New U.S. Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Solar-Powered EV Chargers Supporting California Vineyard
Companies in the agriculture sector are increasingly relying on distributed power generation to support their operations, particularly those wanting to use make their energy use cleaner and their supply of […] The post Solar-Powered EV Chargers Supporting California Vineyard appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Extending the Cycle Life of an Industrial Battery: What Makes a Battery Last?
In the fast-evolving world of industrial lithium batteries, extending cycle life—the number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can endure before significant degradation occurs—is one of the key advantages […] The post Extending the Cycle Life of an Industrial Battery: What Makes a Battery Last? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Elevating Wind Energy: ‘Intelligent Inspection’ Transforms Turbine Operations
A successful clean energy transition depends on maximizing output and minimizing the costs of renewable investments.In particular, wind turbines are highly effective assets but require frequent detailed inspections and maintenance […] The post Elevating Wind Energy: ‘Intelligent Inspection’ Transforms Turbine Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.