A report from a leading wind power trade association said a record 117 GW of new wind energy generation capacity was installed worldwide last year, a 50% increase from the […] The post Group Says Record 117 GW of New Wind Power Generation Installed in 2023 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Japan Energy Giant Launches UK-Headquartered Renewable Energy Group
The largest electric power company in Japan announced the spinoff of a new global renewable energy business, and said the venture would be headquartered in London in the UK. JERA, […] The post Japan Energy Giant Launches UK-Headquartered Renewable Energy Group appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Harnessing Heat Vision for Smarter Substation Monitoring
As decision-makers look for practical and worthwhile ways to improve substation monitoring, they often turn to heat-vision applications, such as infrared thermography. Such methods allow people to use specialized equipment […] The post Harnessing Heat Vision for Smarter Substation Monitoring appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Eases Requirements in Final Transformer Efficiency Standards Amid Supply Chain Strain
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) final energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers appear to strike a compromise with industry, softening the agency’s stance on steel requirements for essential transformer […] The post DOE Eases Requirements in Final Transformer Efficiency Standards Amid Supply Chain Strain appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Navigating Change: Impact of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation on Businesses
The California Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, which began being implemented on Jan. 1, 2024, is designed to complement the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which mandates a significant increase […] The post Navigating Change: Impact of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation on Businesses appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Mitsubishi Power Supports New Gas-Fired Unit in Hong Kong
Mitsubishi Power, a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), announced the company has received an order for gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation system equipment for Lamma Power Station’s […] The post Mitsubishi Power Supports New Gas-Fired Unit in Hong Kong appeared first on POWER Magazine.
GE Will Support Major South Korean Coal-to-Gas Conversion
A coal-fired power plant in South Korea will use equipment from GE Vernova’s Gas Power business as the facility switches to burn natural gas as soon as 2027. GE Vernova […] The post GE Will Support Major South Korean Coal-to-Gas Conversion appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping
Grid operators across the U.S. report they are largely prepared for the total solar eclipse that will pass over a large swath of North America on April 8, though they […] The post Grids Brace for Solar Eclipse, Totality Poised to Test Ramping appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: American Battery Factory Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing
Support for battery energy storage, and manufacturing of equipment for the electrification of transportation, is spurring construction of battery factories across the U.S. American Battery Factory, a leader in development […] The post The POWER Interview: American Battery Factory Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Nuclear Energy Seeing a Resurgence Unlike Any Other
Nuclear energy is surging back in a big way. Case in point: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s comments last week on plans to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan. […] The post Nuclear Energy Seeing a Resurgence Unlike Any Other appeared first on POWER Magazine.