A group that includes Rivian, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, said it will turn the site of a former coal mine in Kentucky into that state’s largest solar farm. The […] The post Kentucky’s Largest Solar Farm Sited at Former Appalachia Coal Mine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Framatome’s Accident-Tolerant Fuel Completes First Cycle at U.S. Nuclear Plant
Framatome, the France-based nuclear power company, said its Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel (EATF) assembly reached a milestone, with the group on July 25 announcing the EATF successfully completed its first […] The post Framatome’s Accident-Tolerant Fuel Completes First Cycle at U.S. Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
France Chooses Site for Two New EPR Nuclear Units
Officials in France have announced the existing Bugey nuclear power station near Lyon will be the site of two new EPR reactors. The government of President Emmanuel Macron last year […] The post France Chooses Site for Two New EPR Nuclear Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Energy Storage Projects Commissioned to Serve New York City
A Virginia-headquartered group said it has brought online the first two of the company’s four planned energy storage systems (ESS) designed to support and stabilize the New York City power […] The post Energy Storage Projects Commissioned to Serve New York City appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Al Gore-backed Energy Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in Offshore Wind
A UK-based energy supplier that counts former U.S. Vice President Al Gore among its investors announced it would pour about $20 billion into offshore wind projects by 2030. Octopus Energy […] The post Al Gore-backed Energy Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in Offshore Wind appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Hot Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation
Extreme temperature and weather events have become more prevalent in the past decade. In fact, July 2023 is shaping up to be “the hottest single month on Earth on record, […] The post Hot Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Georgia Power Moves Closer to Loading Fuel in Vogtle Unit 4
The oft-delayed two-unit expansion of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia took another step forward on July 21, as Georgia Power said several tasks needed for Unit 4 at […] The post Georgia Power Moves Closer to Loading Fuel in Vogtle Unit 4 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Analysis of Performance Degradation of PV Modules
Solar energy is a clean and environmentally friendly source of energy. It can also help in reducing the global carbon footprint and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Due to […] The post Analysis of Performance Degradation of PV Modules appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How to Achieve a Thriving Nuclear Power Industry in the U.S.
There are many reasons to be excited about the U.S. nuclear power industry and its potential for growth. For activists focused on climate change, its carbon-free attribute makes it a […] The post How to Achieve a Thriving Nuclear Power Industry in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Emissions Rules Could Target More Gas-Fired Power Plants
Much of the discussion after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this year issued new emissions standards for power generation units focused on the impact for coal-fired power plants. […] The post Emissions Rules Could Target More Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.