The UK has confirmed that Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, North Wales, will host three Rolls-Royce small modular reactors (SMRs) that could deliver first power in the mid-2030s—launching a state-backed, fleet-based nuclear deployment through publicly owned entity Great British Energy–Nuclear (GBE-N). The UK government has framed the SMR project, which is underpinned by more […] The post UK Confirms Wylfa as Launch Site for […]
Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next Phase of Solar Growth
The demand for distributed generation (DG) solar has never been higher, yet many projects are getting stuck before they even break ground. The problem is utility interconnection. For community or net metered solar systems in the 1 MW to 5 MW range, in particular, the utility’s review of whether the grid can handle new power […] The post Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next […]
Safer by Design Beats Safer by Procedure
When I was a kid, I used to watch thunderstorms roll in from the porch, tracing lightning across the sky and marveling at how energy moved between clouds. We build infrastructures now that try to do the same thing—collect, store, and dispatch power on demand. But as energy storage scales (Figure 1), it’s not the […] The post Safer by Design Beats Safer by Procedure […]
NRG Energy Will Build New 455-MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Houston
NRG Energy is the latest Texas-based utility to receive a loan agreement from the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF). The company plans to use the funding to support construction of a 455-MW natural gas-fired station at the site of the group’s current Greens Bayou Generating Station in Harris County, near Houston. The post NRG Energy Will Build New 455-MW Gas-Fired Plant Near Houston appeared first on […]
The POWER Interview: Ensuring Successful Power Plant Decommissioning
Keith Kotimko is the U.S. Decommissioning and Demolition Leader for WSP, a full-service solution provider that offers comprehensive facility decommissioning and demolition services. Kotimko provided POWER with insight into the process of permanently shutting down a power generation facility. He emphasized that decommissioning is a separate activity from demolition. The post The POWER Interview: Ensuring Successful Power Plant Decommissioning appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Arevon’s Big Muddy Solar Project Moves Forward in Illinois
Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy has started construction of a $200-million solar farm in Illinois. The 124-MW Big Muddy Solar installation in Jackson County is the company’s first utility-scale solar project in that state. The post Arevon’s Big Muddy Solar Project Moves Forward in Illinois appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Vertiv, Caterpillar Collaborate to Expand Power and Cooling Offerings for Data Centers
Vertiv, a global critical digital infrastructure group, and power systems leader Caterpillar announced the signing of a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimization solutions for data centers. The initiative unveiled November 18 will integrate Vertiv’s power distribution and cooling portfolio with Caterpillar’s, and its subsidiary Solar Turbines’, product and expertise in power generation and CCHP (combined cooling, heat, and power) to deliver pre-designed […]
Transmission Lines Will Determine America’s Power Future
For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, technology advancements, and population growth and shifting is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), […] The post Transmission Lines Will Determine America’s Power Future […]
FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has signed off on NRG Energy’s plan to acquire nearly 13 GW of natural gas-fired power generation. The agency on November 13 said it supports Houston, Texas-based NRG’s $12-billion deal with New York-based LS Power for capacity in the PJM market territory. The post FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on […]
Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia
Global investment group and asset manager Blackstone said it will support construction of a 600-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in West Virginia. The Wolf Summit Energy facility, which will feature GE Vernova equipment, is affiliated with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which serves about 1.5 million customers across three states. The post Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia appeared first […]