U.S. power infrastructure—the intricate physical fabric that laces together generation, transmission, and distribution—is under intensifying strain. Outdated and overextended, it must now absorb relentless growth from electrification and data centers […] The post Out of Sync: The Infrastructure Misalignment Undermining the U.S. Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Decarbonization Whiplash Prompts a Power Sector Recalibration
What happens when a political U-turn suddenly upends years of decarbonization strategy? As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to dismantle key clean energy tax credits, POWER examines how utilities […] The post Decarbonization Whiplash Prompts a Power Sector Recalibration appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition
As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives. […] The post The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Russia Has Deal to Build Eight Nuclear Power Plants in Iran
The president of Iran’s nuclear energy agency said officials in that country have signed an agreement with Russia for construction of at least eight nuclear power plants in Iran. Mohammad […] The post Russia Has Deal to Build Eight Nuclear Power Plants in Iran appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Fervo Energy Sets Record With New Enhanced Geothermal Well
Fervo Energy announced the successful drilling and logging of its Sugarloaf appraisal well, an operational achievement that the company said demonstrates the rapid advancement and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The well was drilled to a true vertical depth of 15,765 feet and is projected to reach a bottomhole temperature of 520F after full thermal equilibration. The post Fervo Energy Sets Record With New […]
The POWER Interview: Advanced Technologies Support Microgrid Movement
Microgrids have grown in importance as the need for a reliable and resilient supply of power has grown. The technology has proven itself for a variety of commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, in both urban and rural areas where a source of off-grid—or in some cases grid-connected—energy is needed, whether a backup power or as a primary source of electricity. The post The POWER Interview: […]
A First for India: GE Vernova Commissions Pumped Storage Unit at Hydro Complex
Energy equipment group GE Vernova said it has commissioned the first of four 250-MW variable speed units at THDC India Limited’s Tehri Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant, part of the Tehri Hydropower Complex. The 1-GW expansion will increase the facility’s power generation capacity to 2.4 GW, making it the country’s largest hydropower plant. The post A First for India: GE Vernova Commissions Pumped Storage Unit at […]
Meet the Tools Helping Power Companies Separate Threats from Noise
As threats to power companies rise—from cyberattacks to theft and vandalism—many utilities are rethinking how to secure facilities and critical infrastructure. Outdated systems that constantly trigger false alarms from wind, […] The post Meet the Tools Helping Power Companies Separate Threats from Noise appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Hitachi, Southwest Power Pool Join to Develop AI-Based Grid Solution
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) regional transmission organization (RTO) is joining with energy technology company Hitachi on development of what the groups say is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution to support power transmission reliability and flexibility challenges. The post Hitachi, Southwest Power Pool Join to Develop AI-Based Grid Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NuScale’s 77-MWe SMR Clears NRC Review, Sets Stage for First Firm Order
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved NuScale Power’s uprated 77-MWe (250-MWth) small modular reactor (SMR) design, clearing the nuclear technology firm’s second standard design approval (SDA). The development marks […] The post NuScale’s 77-MWe SMR Clears NRC Review, Sets Stage for First Firm Order appeared first on POWER Magazine.