A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators on Jan. 18 introduced a bill that could freeze the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. […] The post Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Selects Consortium to Bolster Demand for Regional Hydrogen Hubs
The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a consortium that will work to foster demand for commercial clean hydrogen at seven regional hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs), which the agency in October […] The post DOE Selects Consortium to Bolster Demand for Regional Hydrogen Hubs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
SMR Developer X-Energy Completes Canadian Pre-Licensing Milestone, Projects Look Promising
X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC, a developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, reported on Jan. 17 that it has successfully completed milestones in […] The post SMR Developer X-Energy Completes Canadian Pre-Licensing Milestone, Projects Look Promising appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Corporate Funding for Solar Power Projects Hits 10-Year High
Total corporate funding for solar energy projects hit a 10-year high in 2023, according to Mercom Capital Group’s annual report focused on the solar power sector. Mercom, an integrated communications, […] The post Corporate Funding for Solar Power Projects Hits 10-Year High appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Maximizing Corrosion Prevention in Waste-to-Energy Plants
Waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities have the potential to become one of the most sustainable and reliable forms of energy creation on the planet, but they have their challenges. The most eco-conscious […] The post Maximizing Corrosion Prevention in Waste-to-Energy Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
OPG, Capital Power to Explore Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Alberta
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and North American power producer Capital Power Corp. will jointly examine the feasibility of developing small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta, including possible ownership and operating […] The post OPG, Capital Power to Explore Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Alberta appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Poland Set to End Coal-Fired Power Generation
Poland’s top climate official said the country is preparing to set a date for a complete phase-out of coal-fired power generation, just months after the nation elected a new government […] The post Poland Set to End Coal-Fired Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Agrivoltaics, and Connecting More Renewable Energy to the Grid
The farm-to-table movement has changed the way many people look at food. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains. Many […] The post The POWER Interview: Agrivoltaics, and Connecting More Renewable Energy to the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.
UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap
A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan. 11 aimed at quadrupling the country’s nuclear power capacity by 2050 sets out a series of goals and actions that could […] The post UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Launches Nuclear RFP for Uranium Enrichment to Expand Domestic HALEU Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for uranium enrichment and storage services as part of a measure aimed at stimulating a domestic supply […] The post DOE Launches Nuclear RFP for Uranium Enrichment to Expand Domestic HALEU Chain appeared first on POWER Magazine.