Stockpiles of fuel at U.S. coal-fired electric plants are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on August 5 said coal […] The post EIA: U.S. Coal Plant Stockpiles at Highest Level in Four Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.
India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Moves Closer to Criticality
India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) will allow the country’s flagship 500-MWe/1,250-MWth prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, to approach criticality. The nuclear energy safety watchdog on July 30 […] The post India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor Moves Closer to Criticality appeared first on POWER Magazine.
History of Power: TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Turns 50
Browns Ferry Unit 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) first nuclear reactor, turned 50 on Aug. 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the iconic plant’s storied history. To commemorate […] The post History of Power: TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Turns 50 appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave
Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid The post Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave appeared first on POWER Magazine.
PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation
Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant […] The post PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S.
Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power’s 35-MWth iterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced […] The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.
China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout
Updated data from the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) shows the country has 55 nuclear reactors in operation, ranking third globally behind the U.S. and France. The CNEA said China […] The post China Starts Construction of More Reactors as Part of Rapid Nuclear Buildout appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule
Japan’s largest utility said it will start the first of three units at a new natural gas-fired power plant near Tokyo in an effort to provide more electricity during the […] The post Japan Utility Will Bring 2.34-GW Gas-Fired Plant Online Ahead of Schedule appeared first on POWER Magazine.
California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards
The California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub have garnered a combined $57.5 million in the first tranche of funding under the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) $7 billion […] The post California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals
Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen […] The post Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals appeared first on POWER Magazine.