Installations of new solar power generation capacity this year are expected to nearly double the amount that was built in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The […] The post EIA: Solar Will Surge in 2024, Account for More Than Half of New U.S. Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation
District energy systems are evolving across the power generation sector. Downtown business districts, college and university campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airports, military bases and more are utilizing these systems […] The post The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Global Nuclear Fuel—Americas (GNF) its first-ever authorization to produce nuclear fuel with uranium-235 (U-235) enrichments up to 8% for commercial power generation. GNF, […] The post In First, NRC Approves Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Enriched up to 8% for Commercial Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently
If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on […] The post Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently appeared first on POWER Magazine.
RWE Boosts Battery Storage with Three New Projects
German energy giant RWE has added three large battery energy storage (BESS) projects to the company’s U.S. portfolio. The group on Feb. 14 announced the completion of two installations in […] The post RWE Boosts Battery Storage with Three New Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
New 1.2-GW Natural Gas-Fired Plant Announced for Texas
A Texas-based energy company has announced plans to build a 1.2-GW natural gas-fired power plant in Lee County, Texas, with construction expected to begin in 2025. Sandow Lakes Energy Co. […] The post New 1.2-GW Natural Gas-Fired Plant Announced for Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Clean Energy Balancing Act
Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […] The post The Clean Energy Balancing Act appeared first on POWER Magazine.
UK’s First SMR Nuclear Project to Showcase Four Westinghouse AP300 Reactors
Community Nuclear Power (CNP), the UK’s only independent small modular reactor (SMR) development company, will spearhead a project to build four Westinghouse AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs) in North Teeside, […] The post UK’s First SMR Nuclear Project to Showcase Four Westinghouse AP300 Reactors appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Holtec Bets on Nuclear Paired with Solar to Support Decarbonization
The decarbonization of power generation is fostering research and development of new energy technologies, and some companies are reimagining what’s possible when it comes to power plant design. That includes […] The post Holtec Bets on Nuclear Paired with Solar to Support Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.
5 Ways to Ensure Grids Don’t Become Bottlenecks in the Energy Transition
Meeting ambitious climate targets while transitioning from fossil fuels remains a key priority for businesses, policymakers, and society in general. The good news is that the grid can play a […] The post 5 Ways to Ensure Grids Don’t Become Bottlenecks in the Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.