A group established by Microsoft founder Bill Gates is preparing to begin construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants in June, according to the company’s chief executive. Chris […] The post Bill Gates’ TerraPower Ready to Build New U.S. Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Key Considerations for a Successful PPE Program
Electricity is an indispensable commodity in our modern society. It powers industries, businesses, and homes. With a flick of a switch, customers expect electricity to come through. To achieve this, […] The post Key Considerations for a Successful PPE Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.
AI Spare Parts Search for Maximized Maintenance Efficiency
Maintenance plays a critical role in the energy/utility sector, ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of infrastructure such as power plants, transmission lines, and distribution networks. Regular maintenance activities help […] The post AI Spare Parts Search for Maximized Maintenance Efficiency appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
The world’s largest nuclear power plant, among the facilities taken offline after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan, could be nearing a restart. Japanese media reported that on March 14, […] The post Japan Could Be Nearing Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Advanced Technology For Hydrogen Production
Governments worldwide are investing in hydrogen production as a way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and help decarbonize the energy sector. The U.S. Dept. of Energy last year published […] The post The POWER Interview: Advanced Technology For Hydrogen Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S., UK, Canada Ink Trilateral Memo to Cooperate on Advanced Reactor Licensing
Nuclear regulatory agencies from the U.S., Canada, and the UK will collaborate on technical reviews and share best practices for advanced reactors and small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. The measure […] The post U.S., UK, Canada Ink Trilateral Memo to Cooperate on Advanced Reactor Licensing appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas
A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its […] The post Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks
Scientists who maintain the world’s temperature records, which date back to 1880, calculate a global temperature anomaly each year to determine how much temperatures have changed compared to temperatures from […] The post How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks appeared first on POWER Magazine.
UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security
Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws
Can a requirement to simply disclose information truly be a big deal? Can a requirement that only applies to big companies, or companies that do business in California, actually impact […] The post Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws appeared first on POWER Magazine.