The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reissued a $900 million funding opportunity to accelerate deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactors (SMRs), removing community benefit requirements and shifting the […] The post DOE Reissues $900M Nuclear SMR Opportunity, Scraps Community Criteria to Focus on Technical Merit appeared first on POWER Magazine.
From Waste to Wireless: How RF Power is Eliminating Disposable Batteries
The increasing reliance on battery-powered devices plays a substantial role in the unfolding environmental crisis. With industries and consumers dependent on single-use and rechargeable batteries, the global waste problem continues to escalate. Lithium-ion batteries, while effective, contribute significantly to environmental degradation due to resource extraction, manufacturing emissions, and disposal challenges. Radio frequency (RF)-based wireless power technology is emerging as a viable alternative. The post From […]
More Natural Gas-Fired Plants Planned to Support Ohio Data Centers
An Ohio town known as a hub for the burgeoning data center industry may soon have one or more new natural gas-fired power plants to support the area’s need for energy. The post More Natural Gas-Fired Plants Planned to Support Ohio Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Egypt’s Orascom Joins Spanish Group to Build 3-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Saudi Arabia
An Egypt-based construction group is partnering with a Spanish energy infrastructure company to build a 3-GW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in Saudi Arabia. The post Egypt’s Orascom Joins Spanish Group to Build 3-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Saudi Arabia appeared first on POWER Magazine.
BASF Commissions Electrolyzer for Major German Hydrogen Production Project
German multinational chemical company BASF has commissioned that country’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. The company said the 54-MW facility will have an annual capacity of as much as 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen. The post BASF Commissions Electrolyzer for Major German Hydrogen Production Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn
Energy experts have called for bold reforms—from transmission planning to permitting streamlining and faster interconnection approvals—to prevent further volatility and ensure PJM Interconnection meets its reliability mandate without disproportionately burdening […] The post PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn appeared first on POWER Magazine.
America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future
You may have heard of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), our nation’s largest public utility and source of cheap, clean, and reliable electricity for 10 million people. You may even […] The post America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Hybrid Cloud and Edge Computing are Transforming the Energy Sector
The energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in digital technology and the ever-growing need for real-time data analytics. As energy companies look to modernize their operations, […] The post How Hybrid Cloud and Edge Computing are Transforming the Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Virtual Power Plants Enhance Grid Operations and Resilience
A virtual power plant (VPP) is a network of decentralized, small- to medium-scale power generating units, flexible power consumers, and storage systems that are aggregated and operated as a single […] The post How Virtual Power Plants Enhance Grid Operations and Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program
California-based Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and hydrogen technology group Verne have demonstrated a novel pathway for creating high-density hydrogen through a research program funded by the federal government’s ARPA-E […] The post Lawrence Livermore Lab, Verne Demonstrate Hydrogen Production Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.