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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR
Ontario’s provincial government has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin construction on the first of four BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Darlington New Nuclear […] The post Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on May 7 told lawmakers that the Department of Energy (DOE) is entering what he called “a golden era of American energy dominance,” outlining […] The post DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Building Owners Can Achieve Performance Standards with District Energy
District energy systems can accelerate decarbonization of buildings in cities. The clock is ticking for building owners in U.S. cities that have enacted performance standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. […] The post How Building Owners Can Achieve Performance Standards with District Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Nexamp and Chipotle Partner to Expand Community Solar Access with 15 New Solar Farms Across the Country
Residents to benefit from 75 MW of new renewable energy resources Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast casual restaurant company cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food, […] The post Nexamp and Chipotle Partner to Expand Community Solar Access with 15 New Solar Farms Across the Country appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Enverus Releases 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook
Enverus, an energy-dedicated, software-as-a-service company that leverages generative artificial intelligence across its solutions, has released its 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook, a comprehensive collection of power generation and transmission projects that show requests to connect to the U.S. power grid. The post Enverus Releases 2025 Interconnection Queue Outlook appeared first on POWER Magazine.