An Italy-based independent power producer has brought its first U.S. project online. ContourGlobal, headquartered in Milan, on September 4 announced the state of commercial operation for Black Hollow Sun I, the 185-MW first phase of a solar power project in Severance, Colorado. The post Italian Power Group Brings Initial Phase of First U.S. Project Online in Colorado appeared first on POWER Magazine.
LS Energy Solutions Brings California Energy Storage Installation Online
A leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions announced the start of commercial operation for a project in Imperial County, California. LS Energy Solutions (LS-ES) on September 4 said its Big Rock 200-MW/400-MWh site, which was developed in partnership with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF), is the company’s largest energy storage installation to date and its first for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) […]
Group Notes ‘Concerning Signs’ For Clean Energy as Feds Create Chaos
A leading trade association for the clean energy industry said its data shows growth in U.S. renewable energy deployments is slowing at a significant rate, as the Trump administration continues to adopt policies aimed at limiting the sector. The post Group Notes ‘Concerning Signs’ For Clean Energy as Feds Create Chaos appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Generac Maximizes Energy With Microinverter for Residential Use
Generac Holdings has introduced an 820-watt microinverter that takes electricity from two solar panels and converts it from the DC (direct current) power they produce into AC (alternating current) power that a home or the electric grid can use. The post Generac Maximizes Energy With Microinverter for Residential Use appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Mitsubishi Will Double Gas Turbine Production as Demand Grows
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is prepared to double its production capacity for gas turbines within the next two years as demand for the technology continues to increase. Eisaku Ito, the company’s CEO, on August 29 said turbine orders are growing rapidly as demand for equipment rises, in part due to the need for more power […] The post Mitsubishi Will Double Gas Turbine Production as […]
TVA, ENTRA1 Sign Agreement for 6-GW, Six-Plant Nuclear SMR Collaboration
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will collaborate with ENTRA1 Energy—NuScale’s exclusive global strategic partner—to develop a 6-GW nuclear portfolio, including six ENTRA1 Energy power plants on TVA sites, the companies announced on Sept. 2. Under the agreement, ENTRA1 Energy will develop and own nuclear assets across TVA’s seven-state service region, selling electricity to the nation’s […] The post TVA, ENTRA1 Sign Agreement for 6-GW, Six-Plant […]
UK Officials Support New 1.5-GW Wind Farm Off Coast of Lancashire
The British government has approved plans for a 1,500-MW wind farm off the coast of Fylde in Lancashire, in northwestern England. The Morgan Offshore Wind Project will feature 96 turbines, each with about 15.6 MW of generation capacity. The installation is sited just more than 20 miles off the Fylde coast. Plans call for an […] The post UK Officials Support New 1.5-GW Wind Farm […]
The POWER Interview: Companies Remain Committed to Sustainability Targets
The use of renewable energy resources continue to grow worldwide, despite some governments—including the Trump administration in the U.S.—pushing back on the use of solar, wind, and other forms of cleaner energy. The SUN DAY Campaign in late August said its review of recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that solar […] The post The POWER Interview: Companies Remain Committed to […]
Federal Grid Interventions Enter a Second Phase as DOE Extends Emergency Orders
The Trump administration’s unprecedented use of emergency grid authorities entered a second phase in August 2025, as the Department of Energy (DOE) extended three critical reliability orders. The measures signal that this year’s historic string of federal interventions—staked in Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act—are likely to continue beyond the traditional summer peak and […] The post Federal Grid Interventions Enter a Second Phase […]
The Role of Autonomous Drones in Long-Range Transmission Line Inspections
Inspecting and monitoring long-distance transmission lines has always been both costly and dangerous for utilities. Networks that stretch across remote, rugged terrain make traditional methods like climbing towers, deploying helicopters, or sending out ground crews resource-intensive and risky for workers. Today, autonomous drones are changing this process by offering a faster, safer, and more cost-effective […] The post The Role of Autonomous Drones in Long-Range […]