Compressed air is vitally important to all power plants. Although in some cases it is used simply for convenience, such as when operating certain pneumatic tools, in other cases, compressed […] The post Five Energy-Saving Tips for Compressed Air Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor–Influenced Shuffle
NRG Energy has appointed the chair of its board of directors, Dr. Lawrence Coben, as its interim president and CEO and appointed four new independent directors to its board, signaling a […] The post NRG Energy Replaces CEO in Activist Investor–Influenced Shuffle appeared first on POWER Magazine.
New Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Offering Hits the Market
PROENERGY, a global peaking-power solutions provider based in Sedalia, Missouri, released a new 48-MW aeroderivative gas turbine designed to quickly respond to gaps in power supply and demand. The PE6000 […] The post New Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Offering Hits the Market appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding
The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated a new “enabling” pathway to achieve and sustain a dramatic transformation of the nation’s evolving grid—through its power electronics fabric, with the realization […] The post Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry
There is growing demand for cybersecurity professionals all around the world. According to the “2023 Official Cybersecurity Jobs Report,” sponsored by eSentire and released by Cybersecurity Ventures, there will be […] The post DOE Competition Helps College Students Prepare for Cyber Jobs in the Energy Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S. Pledges to Help Philippines Develop Nuclear Power
The U.S. will help develop a nuclear power industry in the Philippines after both countries signed an agreement Nov. 17 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco, […] The post U.S. Pledges to Help Philippines Develop Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: DOE’s Unique New Advanced Nuclear Reactor Test Beds
In October, the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) kicked off a ceremony to repurpose the iconic Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) containment structure at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as a new […] The post The POWER Interview: DOE’s Unique New Advanced Nuclear Reactor Test Beds appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered Gas Peaking: Inside Duke Energy’s DeBary Project
In late 2024, a first-of-a-kind, fully functional project spearheaded by Duke Energy, GE Vernova, and Sargent and Lundy could begin demonstrating the commercial peaking capabilities of an integrated hydrogen power-to-power […] The post Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered Gas Peaking: Inside Duke Energy’s DeBary Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Amazon Expands Renewable Portfolio With Solar Farm at Reclaimed Coal Mine
Amazon has announced two utility-scale renewable energy projects in Maryland, with the company saying it now has invested in nearly 80 new wind and solar power installations this year. Among […] The post Amazon Expands Renewable Portfolio With Solar Farm at Reclaimed Coal Mine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Developing the Solar Power Workforce for the Gigawatt Era
The solar energy industry in the U.S. is at a critical juncture. With the ambitious target set by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to have solar produce 30% of […] The post Developing the Solar Power Workforce for the Gigawatt Era appeared first on POWER Magazine.