The power generation sector is looking at numerous ways to provide enough electricity to satisfy demand from data centers. Bloomberg Intelligence recently said its research shows data centers, buildings filled […] The post Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Sumitomo, CEP Solar Form JV for Renewable Energy in Virginia
Japan’s Sumitomo Corp and Perennial Power Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp. of Americas, have set up a joint venture with Virginia-based CEP Solar LLC to deliver renewable energy […] The post Sumitomo, CEP Solar Form JV for Renewable Energy in Virginia appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Last Energy to Repurpose Welsh Coal Plant Site with 80-MW Micro-Nuclear Fleet
Micro-modular nuclear plant developer Last Energy has unveiled plans to deploy four 20-MWe pressurized water reactor (PWR) power plants at the site of a former coal-fired power plant in South […] The post Last Energy to Repurpose Welsh Coal Plant Site with 80-MW Micro-Nuclear Fleet appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers
In a deal that marks the first corporate agreement to deploy multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S., Kairos Power and Google have signed a Master Plant Development Agreement […] The post Google Bets Big on Nuclear: Inks Deal with Kairos Power for 500-MW SMR Fleet to Power Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine
Chinese state-owned manufacturer Dongfang Electric announced the company has completed production of a 26-MW offshore wind turbine, continuing a trend of ever-more-powerful turbines from that country. The turbine’s nacelle, shown […] The post Offshore Wind Milestone: China’s Dongfang Unveils 26-MW Turbine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How the Presidential Election Could Impact Renewable Energy Tax Credits
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in 2022. The IRA is the largest public investments in renewable energy in American history and created more than 20 […] The post How the Presidential Election Could Impact Renewable Energy Tax Credits appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness
What happens when you suffer a catastrophic injury at work and can’t continue in your career? Workers compensation begins. Those payments last until you reach the maximum medical improvement point. […] The post The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness appeared first on POWER Magazine.
3 Steps for Utility Companies to Get Started with Undergrounding
The U.S. electric grid is under more strain than ever to support exponential electricity demand due to artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, electric vehicles, and hotter temperatures. Its infrastructure is […] The post 3 Steps for Utility Companies to Get Started with Undergrounding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
‘World’s Largest’: Chinese Company Installs 15-MW Onshore Wind Turbine
A Chinese company has installed what it calls the world’s largest onshore wind turbine. Sany Group, a multinational firm known for its manufacturing of heavy equipment, on October 9 announced […] The post ‘World’s Largest’: Chinese Company Installs 15-MW Onshore Wind Turbine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project
In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […] The post Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.