Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant

Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant

Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province. The money will pay for upgrades to the Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was commissioned in 1926 in Alma, Quebec. The post Rio Tinto […]

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Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island

Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island

New transmission lines will help meet power needs this summer. Con Edison will energize newly constructed transmission lines in Brooklyn and Staten Island this month, helping to keep service reliable […] The post Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies—and Benefits

The POWER Interview: Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies—and Benefits

Microgrids have proven their role in enhancing the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the modern power system. Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, provided POWER with several lists detailing the technologies behind microgrids, the companies that can benefit from deployment, and the services the systems can provide for their end-users. The post The POWER Interview: Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies—and Benefits appeared first on […]

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NERC’s Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility

NERC’s Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility

All regions across the North American bulk power system (BPS) are generally positioned to meet peak demand under normal summer conditions, though elevated risks of electricity supply shortfalls could persist […] The post NERC’s Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Microgrids With Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century

Microgrids With Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century

Why microgrids with hydrogen for backup power will create significant benefits for consumers and utilities. The energy grid in the U.S., particularly in regions like California, Texas, and the Northeast, […] The post Microgrids With Hydrogen: Supporting Energy Systems for the 21st Century appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants

An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants

Most of the 440 operable nuclear power plants (NPPs) currently deployed worldwide have long been recognized as potential targets for attack by enemy military forces or terrorists. Such an attack […] The post An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nuclear Is the Key to Winning AI Race

Nuclear Is the Key to Winning AI Race

The deciding factor in the artificial intelligence (AI) race may come down to our ability to provide new data centers what they need most: massive amounts of constantly available electricity. […] The post Nuclear Is the Key to Winning AI Race appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Give Your Lubricant Champion the Support They Deserve

Give Your Lubricant Champion the Support They Deserve

Managing the different oils and greases that make up your lubricant arsenal is a daunting task. Most power generation facilities employ a lubricant champion to keep those products carefully sorted […] The post Give Your Lubricant Champion the Support They Deserve appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal

NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal

NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power. Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group’s overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 GW. The gas-fired plants are located in the U.S. Northeast […]

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India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant

India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India’s green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities. The post India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired […]

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