Officials with Alabama Power said the company will develop the state’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the site of the former coal-fired William Crawford Gorgas Electric Generating Plant. The post Alabama Power Building BESS at Former Coal-Fired Power Plant Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The SMR Gamble: Betting on Nuclear to Fuel the Data Center Boom
Data center power demand is accelerating, pushing the grid to its limits and prompting tech giants to bet on next-generation nuclear reactors. But given steep costs, regulatory hurdles, and uncertain The post The SMR Gamble: Betting on Nuclear to Fuel the Data Center Boom appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: O&M Solutions for C&I Solar Installations
Jon De Martin, CEO of Australia-based SCE Energy Solutions, talks with POWER about his company’s work with solar power technology for commercial and industrial enterprises. The post The POWER Interview: O&M Solutions for C&I Solar Installations appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Italy Passes Law to Bring Back Nuclear Energy
Government officials in Italy have implemented a new law that allows for nuclear energy to return in the country, four decades after voters banned the technology in a 1987 referendum. […] The post Italy Passes Law to Bring Back Nuclear Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Increasing Voltage Complaints Demand Whole-System Solutions
The rise in customer voltage complaints is one of the hot topics in play within the industry forum we recently hosted, “Voltage Matters.” The forum brings together members from across […] The post Increasing Voltage Complaints Demand Whole-System Solutions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Transitioning to a Cleaner Energy Future Without Sacrificing Reliability
As 2025 kicks off with new leadership, the U.S. faces new challenges like a rapidly growing demand of electricity driven in large part by data center expansion, electric vehicle adoption, […] The post Transitioning to a Cleaner Energy Future Without Sacrificing Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NAES, Gecko Robotics Launch $100M AI Partnership Amid Energy Crisis; Shapiro Questions PJM Future
In a bid to stave off an escalating power crisis, NAES, one of the largest independent power plant operators in the U.S., and Gecko Robotics, a leader in AI-driven robotic […] The post NAES, Gecko Robotics Launch $100M AI Partnership Amid Energy Crisis; Shapiro Questions PJM Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Kemmerer 1—TerraPower’s Pioneering Fourth-Generation Nuclear Project—Hits Key NRC Milestone Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its draft safety evaluation (SE) a month ahead of schedule—albeit with open items—for TerraPower’s Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1, a pioneering 345-MW […] The post Kemmerer 1—TerraPower’s Pioneering Fourth-Generation Nuclear Project—Hits Key NRC Milestone Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Constellation Races to Revive Crane Nuclear Plant Amid Tight Timelines, Market Shifts
Constellation Energy’s ambitious plan to restart the Three Mile Island Unit 1 as the Crane Clean Energy Center (CEC) is proceeding ahead of schedule, shooting for a 2028 start date, […] The post Constellation Races to Revive Crane Nuclear Plant Amid Tight Timelines, Market Shifts appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Tri-State Energizes Colorado Transmission Line
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has completed work on an electricity transmission line in eastern Colorado, one of several transmission and distribution (T&D) projects the group has planned through 2028. The post Tri-State Energizes Colorado Transmission Line appeared first on POWER Magazine.