Well over half of North America faces a potential shortage of electricity supplies in the coming years, compounded by surging demand growth, accelerating generator retirements, and delays in resource development, […] The post Five Critical Insights from NERC’s 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Understanding Uptime Institute’s Tier III Standard: A Guide to Data Center Electrical System Design
The Uptime Institute’s Tier standard is a globally recognized framework that classifies data centers into four tiers based on their infrastructure’s reliability, redundancy, and fault tolerance. These tiers—Tier I through […] The post Understanding Uptime Institute’s Tier III Standard: A Guide to Data Center Electrical System Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Advancements in Electrolyzer Technology Could Make Green Hydrogen Viable Sooner Than You Think
Historically, the mass production of green hydrogen has not been viewed as a viable alternative energy solution for our climate crisis. But recent technological advancements in proton exchange membrane (PEM) […] The post Advancements in Electrolyzer Technology Could Make Green Hydrogen Viable Sooner Than You Think appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Virginia Officials Say State Will Be Home to World’s First Fusion Power Plant
Virginia’s governor and other officials on Dec. 17 said the state has a plan for the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) on Tuesday announced it […] The post Virginia Officials Say State Will Be Home to World’s First Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Advances Three Potential NIETCs—High-Priority National Electric Transmission Corridors
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has advanced three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) into Phase 3 of its designation process, focusing on areas with critical transmission constraints […] The post DOE Advances Three Potential NIETCs—High-Priority National Electric Transmission Corridors appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Announces $15 Billion Loan Guarantee for PG&E
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $15 billion to Pacific Gas & Electric, (PG&E), […] The post DOE Announces $15 Billion Loan Guarantee for PG&E appeared first on POWER Magazine.
2-GW Offshore Grid Connection Takes Shape in the German Baltic Sea
50Hertz, the transmission system operator (TSO) for eastern Germany, has awarded its Ostwind 4 project to GE Vernova, in consortium with Drydocks World, a DP World company that provides marine […] The post 2-GW Offshore Grid Connection Takes Shape in the German Baltic Sea appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Vestas Will Supply Turbines for 1.1-GW Scottish Offshore Wind Project
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas said the company will supply, install, and commission dozens of the company’s 15-MW turbines for the 1.1-GW Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland. The company […] The post Vestas Will Supply Turbines for 1.1-GW Scottish Offshore Wind Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Regulators Approve Largest Solar Project in Wisconsin History
The Public Service Commission (PSCW) of Wisconsin has approved construction of a $2 billion solar power project that could have more than 1,300 MW of generation capacity. The Vista Sands […] The post Regulators Approve Largest Solar Project in Wisconsin History appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Energy Storage Also Eyed for Data Centers
Recent news about continued growth in the U.S. energy storage market highlighted continued deployments of grid-scale systems, along with ongoing demand from commercial and industrial and residential sectors. Electric utilities […] The post The POWER Interview: Energy Storage Also Eyed for Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.