POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Much of the electric grid was built in the 1960s and 1970s, according to a paper published by the U.S. Electric Grid to Meet the Nation’s Growing Power Needs appeared first on POWER Magazine. power grid is in need of an upgrade and the federal government knows it. Department of Energy’s The post Enhancing the U.S.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Maximizing the value of data enables utilities to draw operational insights, including […] The post The POWER Interview: Engineering the Best Use of Data in the Electricity Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Schneider Electric today announced a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient architecture. BESS is the cornerstone for […] The post Schneider Electric Releases All-In-One Battery Energy Storage System for Microgrids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms, has been awarded an £84 million project by GE Steam Power Systems to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions to Hinkley Point C […] The post Massive Electrical and Instrumentation Contract Awarded for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

An independent power producer and a major electric cooperative—both based in Tennessee—have announced an agreement to partner on a utility-scale solar power installation to serve customers in that region.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The sensors, transmitters, and systems needed to monitor important parameters are readily available and highly The post The Benefits of Remote Monitoring for Transformers and Other Electrical Equipment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

electric power system has undergone a remarkable transition that continues today. Coal-fired generation, which was the leading source of power generation during the 20th […] The post How Regulatory Burdens and Misguided Incentives Are Degrading Power System Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) reportedly is nearing a deal to sell power generation assets to KKR, a global investment firm that has holdings in several business sectors, […] The post PG&E Set to Sell Power Assets to Global Investor KKR appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

An Arizona utility plans to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will help it store more of the region’s abundant solar energy, enabling the power to be used […] The post POWER Notebook: New Projects For Energy Storage, Community Solar, Electric Buses; Google Announces PPA appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

There are numerous articles and studies warning of the fragile nature of America’s electric grid. The vulnerabilities will only become more apparent as we continue to undergo a fundamental shift in how The post Perfect Storm for the Grid: Convergence of Energy Growth and Policy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

The history of electric cooperatives is one of individuals striving to improve their local communities. Perhaps the most inspiring electric cooperative formation was initiated by Peggi Timm. Timm, whose accomplishments […] The post How PG&E Almost Became the Nation’s Largest Cooperative appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Three major chemical processing companies announced the startup of a demonstration plant to show the viability of large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces. BASF, SABIC, and Linde on April 17 […] The post Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Arevon Energy, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced it has signed a long-term tolling agreement with electricity provider MCE for 188 MW of the Cormorant Energy […] The post Offtake Agreement Announced for 1,000-MWh Storage Project in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

The largest electric power company in Japan announced the spinoff of a new global renewable energy business, and said the venture would be headquartered in London in the UK. JERA, […] The post Japan Energy Giant Launches UK-Headquartered Renewable Energy Group appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Reliable electric service is more important than ever, but the push for green energy and rising cost concerns complicate things. Thankfully, several new technologies offer […] The post Are You Tapping into the Power of Electric Thermal Storage? appeared first on POWER Magazine. The power industry must adapt.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To understand what the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is, it helps to understand how the North American electric power system is configured. appeared first on POWER Magazine. The contiguous U.S. is comprised of […] The post What Is ERCOT and What Does It Do?

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the midst of the energy transformation taking place around the world, lithium-ion batteries stand as pivotal components for both electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, demanding momentum in […] The post Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: The Role of Silane in Silicon-Based Anode Materials appeared first on POWER Magazine. (..)

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Materials from Scottish-grown seaweed could help to improve the life-span and charge time of lithium-ion batteries used for the likes of electric vehicles, with a new first-of-its-kind prototype already being tested by expert researchers. million per year by 2040, using a combination of both wild and cultivated seaweed.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Sweden has joined the growing list of countries discussing nuclear power as part of a strategy to produce more electricity while also decarbonizing power generation. Lawmakers in June adopted new targets as The post 10 New Reactors Discussed as Sweden Looks to Expand Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Utilities and other companies in the electric power sector are using data to solve the dilemma of decarbonizing the power grid while also diversifying their generation resources. Utilities and power […] The post Diversification of Power Generation Brings Greater Need for Data-Based Decisions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Technology from servo gearbox specialist Apex Dynamics is driving the largest diameter electricity-generating waterwheel in Europe. It has provided the wheel with near-perfect alignment, high efficiency and minimal power loss through transmission to ensure as much electricity as possible is generated.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel have together proposed a deal to supply the Czech Republic with as many as four AP1000 nuclear reactors. Reactor Designer appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

An executive with the TC Energy, a group that is among the largest operators of natural gas pipelines in North America, said electricity demand from energy-intensive data centers will support […] The post Industry Exec: Data Centers Will Drive Demand for Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal as it braces for continued freezing temperatures, “very high” demand, and “unseasonably low wind” early in the morning […] The post ERCOT Warns of ‘Tight Conditions’ as Intense Freeze Grips Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

Wildfires have had a devastating impact on California and on the state’s largest utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). PG&E’s equipment has been linked to several major wildfires in […] The post How PG&E Is Reducing Wildfire Risks Using Satellite Imagery appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

The timeline is being expedited via the Technical Limits programme, a cross-industry collaboration in the electricity grid infrastructure space, which is allowing projects to connect to lower voltage distribution networks prior to reinforcement of the high voltage transmission network.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Pilots of electric planes can charge their aircraft with one tap of a card, says EV charging expert Octopus Energy, following a tie-up between the firm and AeroVolt. Octopus Electroverse – an award-winning electric vehicle (EV) charging platform – will sync with AeroVolt, the first ever aircraft charging network.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) Winners were announced […] The post PG&E Recognized for Remote Grid Program appeared first on POWER Magazine. PG&E) and its remote grid program received an honorable mention in the Energy category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Electricity demands are rising, but aging infrastructure, understaffed energy organizations, and shifting trends make it challenging to fulfill those needs. […] The post 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Help Solve the Power Load Challenge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New York officials put forth conditional contracts to buy electricity from two proposed offshore wind farms, announcing the awards Feb. 29 for installations that would be the largest power generation […] The post New York Moves to Resurrect Two Major Offshore Wind Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Electricity 88

POWER Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2024

In the face of unprecedented weather events driven by climate change, the global electrical utilities sector is grappling with disruptions, and the state of Texas in particular has been significantly […] The post What Texas Can Learn from Australia—How VPPs Are Saving Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Haringey Council and Veolia are introducing three new electric sweeper barrows as well as an electric caged tipper vehicle to the streets of Wood Green, part of further steps being taken to keep the area clean and green. The electric barrows will support staff by helping them to move around our streets and carry waste more efficiently.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2023

California is looking for additional electricity resources, while being mindful of environmental concerns. That means power companies are looking at innovative technologies to provide reliable electricity The post Hybrid Plant Provides a Cleaner Power Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in […] The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Sept. as demand soared […] The post ERCOT Issues First Level 2 Emergency Alert Since Winter Storm Uri appeared first on POWER Magazine. 6 issued an Energy Emergency Alert 2 (EEA 2) after grid conditions quickly deteriorated around sunset (7:30 p.m.)

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Demand Electricity Energy Energy 133

POWER Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Gaston Electric Generating plant […] The post World’s Largest Concrete Thermal Energy Storage Pilot Successfully Tested appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Energy Energy Electricity 52

POWER Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

California regulators have denied Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E’s) plan to sell a multibillion-dollar stake in the utility’s power generation fleet to a New York-based investment firm.

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