Sweden has broken ground on its final repository for spent nuclear fuel (SNF)—a milestone reached after 40 years of research and development—making it the world’s second deep geological repository (DGR) […] The post Sweden Begins Construction on World’s Second Deep Geological Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point
Constellation Energy said the company is applying for federal funding as it evaluates whether to put one or more small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at its Nine Mile Point nuclear […] The post Constellation Seeking Permit for Small Modular Reactor at Nine Mile Point appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Prevalon Will Provide Second Energy Storage System for Idaho Power
A Florida-based battery energy storage provider is teaming with Idaho’s largest electric utility for a 200-MW/800-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project designed to support grid resiliency. Prevalon Energy, a […] The post Prevalon Will Provide Second Energy Storage System for Idaho Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
First of Several LNG-Fueled Power Plants Comes Online in Vietnam
PetroVietnam Power (PV Power), a subsidiary of state-owned PetroVietnam, said it has started initial operation of the first of two 812-MW LNG-fired units at its Nhon Trach power plant, located […] The post First of Several LNG-Fueled Power Plants Comes Online in Vietnam appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Estonia Choosing Site for Nuclear Power Plant With GE Hitachi Reactors
Estonia energy company Fermi Energia has begun the site selection process for that country’s first nuclear power plant, more than a decade after government officials initially approved construction of a […] The post Estonia Choosing Site for Nuclear Power Plant With GE Hitachi Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Best Practices for Building Tomorrow’s Power Leaders During Record Growth
After several years of relatively steady demand, U.S. electricity demand is now surging, driven by various factors, including commercial sector growth, the urgent development or expansion of data centers, and […] The post Best Practices for Building Tomorrow’s Power Leaders During Record Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Gauging the Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Energy and Jobs
During the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, then-candidate Donald J. Trump took an extremely tough stance on bringing back jobs lost to foreign countries by incentivizing domestic manufacturing. Trump took a […] The post Gauging the Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Energy and Jobs appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath
Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the […] The post Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath appeared first on POWER Magazine.
2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China
GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to that country’s most-populated province. The companies on Jan. 9 […] The post 2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China appeared first on POWER Magazine.
GE Vernova Supplying Turbines for Two Japan Wind Projects
GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business said it has signed an order to provide 14 of the company’s model 4.2 MW-117m turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed […] The post GE Vernova Supplying Turbines for Two Japan Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.