Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and compounded by obstacles in securing vital technologies and supplies needed to modernize and operate […] The post A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach?
Simple cycle gas turbines provide efficiency levels of around 35% to 40%. Combined cycle units boost efficiency to 60% and beyond. But another option is emerging that combines the attributes […] The post Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation
Microreactors are a class of very small modular reactors targeted for non-conventional nuclear markets. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports a variety of advanced reactor designs, including gas, liquid-metal, […] The post What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Major Texas Solar Project Will Power Google’s Data Centers, Cloud Operations
A company backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure said three solar power of its projects are now online in Texas. SB Energy, a renewable energy group focused […] The post Major Texas Solar Project Will Power Google’s Data Centers, Cloud Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Concerns About Appalachian Hydrogen Hub as Companies Drop Out; New Participants Sought
A report from a group that looks at economic conditions in the Appalachia region of the U.S. says a hydrogen hub proposed for the area already faces significant challenges. The […] The post Concerns About Appalachian Hydrogen Hub as Companies Drop Out; New Participants Sought appeared first on POWER Magazine.
BLM Approves Major 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given the go-ahead for a major geothermal energy project in Utah. The agency announced final approval for Fervo Energy’s Cape Geothermal Power Project […] The post BLM Approves Major 2-GW Geothermal Project in Utah appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Energy Storage Supports Europe’s Decarbonization
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has said countries across the continent should be encouraged to deploy energy storage. The group has said storage will […] The post The POWER Interview: Energy Storage Supports Europe’s Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Selects Four Companies to Boost U.S. HALEU Enrichment for Advanced Nuclear
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded contracts with a total potential value of $8 million to four nuclear fuel companies to further U.S. enrichment capabilities for high-assay, low-enriched […] The post DOE Selects Four Companies to Boost U.S. HALEU Enrichment for Advanced Nuclear appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Digital Transformation: Fueling Solutions for Today’s Energy and Utilities’ Challenges
Energy and utilities companies are grappling with unprecedented challenges. With the cost of electricity surging by 28.5% in just five years, the average American now spends nearly $300 a month […] The post Digital Transformation: Fueling Solutions for Today’s Energy and Utilities’ Challenges appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects
A $900 million funding opportunity released by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Oct. 16 seeks to spur “first mover” teams that could deploy the first two Gen III+ light […] The post DOE Releases $900M to Spur Gen III+ Nuclear SMR Deployment, Targets Two ‘First Mover’ Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.