April, 2025

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Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System

POWER Magazine

Colorado-based wholesale public power provider Platte River Power Authority announced it is working with Weld Energy Storage, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, to develop the electric utility's first large-scale battery energy storage project. The post Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Is the EU still transitioning to renewable energy?

Energy Transition

The EU promised a renewable energy future – but is it still on track? As political shifts, policy delays and legal battles unfold, the energy transition faces new hurdles. Are we still moving forward, or is Europe starting to backpedal? Seden Anlar reports. Once upon a time – 2019, to be exact – the European Green Deal was the golden child of EU policy.

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Is Saudi Arabia Preparing for Another Oil Price War?

OilPrice

US benchmark WTI crude is down nearly 4% as Saudi Arabia reports emerge that not only can the Saudis sustain todays low oil prices, but output increases are likely to be announced next week, for June output, sources speaking to both Reuters and Bloomberg have indicated. On Wednesday, Reuters cited five unnamed sources as saying that the Saudis have no intention of boosting oil markets with further supply cuts, as Riyadhs budget can tolerate sustained low prices.

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GB Energy and the China slavery question

Energy Voice

It was totally predictable. On March 26, Labour got away with it, voting to block a House of Lords attempt to prevent the Starmer Administration buying solar panels where there is credible evidence of modern slavery in the supply process, especially China. The post GB Energy and the China slavery question appeared first on Energy Voice.

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Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant in the U.S. Coming in Western Pa.

Marcellus Drilling News

This is VERY exciting news. The former Homer City Generating Station, previously the largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania (Indiana County, 50 miles east of Pittsburgh), will be transformed into a more than 3,200-acre natural gas-powered data center campus, designed to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).

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Alliant Energy Brings Iowa’s Largest Solar Farm Online

POWER Magazine

Alliant Energy said a 200-MW solar facility in Linn County, Iowa, was recently brought online. The Pleasant Creek Solar installationrenamed after being known as Duane Arnold Solar during development and […] The post Alliant Energy Brings Iowa’s Largest Solar Farm Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

POWER Magazine

Hidrogenii, a joint venture between Plug Power and Olin Corp., said it has commissioned a 15 metric-ton-per-day (TPD) hydrogen liquefaction plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Plug Power on April 17 said the facility is among the largest electrolytic hydrogen liquefaction plants in North America. The post Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Agreement Reached for Major Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor

POWER Magazine

A groundbreaking Joint Development Agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the worlds first liquid hydrogen import corridor, connecting the Sultanate of Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany. This corridor will link the port of Duqm in Oman, the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and key logistics hubs in Germany. The post Agreement Reached for Major Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Google, Baseload Capital Have Corporate PPA for Geothermal in Taiwan

POWER Magazine

Global geothermal energy developer Baseload Capital has joined with technology giant Google on the first corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for geothermal in Taiwan. The post Google, Baseload Capital Have Corporate PPA for Geothermal in Taiwan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Alberta’s Deregulated Grid Is Bracing for 11 GW of New Demand

POWER Magazine

While Alberta’s historical energy legacy has been defined by coal and crude oil, the Canadian province has embraced renewables and carbon capture over the past two decades, and is now exploring small modular The post Alberta’s Deregulated Grid Is Bracing for 11 GW of New Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down

POWER Magazine

The last operating large coal-fired power plant in Finland has shut down, with the facility’s operator saying it now will use electricity, waste heat, and heat pumpsalong with burning biomassto […] The post Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Funding the Power Surge: Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Investment in the U.S. Power Sector

POWER Magazine

The U.S. power sector stands at a juncture, facing a confluence of factors that are poised to trigger an era of unprecedented growth and necessitate a large influx of capital. Driven by the increasing demand from data centers, the reshoring of manufacturing, and electrification across transportation, heating, and industry, the demand for electricity is rising at a pace unseen in recent decades.

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Innovative Solutions Imperative to Meet Data Center Energy Demand

POWER Magazine

Todays data centers, the workhorses of our digital economy, face a paradox. While they are asked to fuel the rapid advancement of generative AI, they must do so under increasingly tight energy budgets, with sustainability mandates and power constraints threatening to slow innovation. The question isnt whether AI will transform industriesit already isbut whether our infrastructure can keep up without buckling under the weight of AIs energy appetite.

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Utility Global, Hanwha Collaborate on Hydrogen Production Using Biogas

POWER Magazine

Utility Global, a clean hydrogen production group, announced it will partner with Hanwha Corp. E&C Division to carry out a preliminary front-end engineering (pre-FEED) and design study for the deployment of its proprietary H2Gen system at wastewater treatment plants in South Korea. The post Utility Global, Hanwha Collaborate on Hydrogen Production Using Biogas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Innergex Brings Hawaii Solar Project Online, Supports France Agrivoltaic Installations

POWER Magazine

A Canada-based renewable energy developer recently announced commercial operation of a solar power paired with energy storage project in Hawaii, along with providing updates on two agrivoltaic installations in France. The post Innergex Brings Hawaii Solar Project Online, Supports France Agrivoltaic Installations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site

POWER Magazine

Officials in Pennsylvania have announced the redevelopment of a former coal-fired power plant site into a data center campus that will be powered by natural gas, in what they call […] The post Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas

POWER Magazine

A Texas-based solar energy developer has inaugurated a utility-scale project in that state. Vesper Energy said the 600-MW Hornet Solar installation, which features some 1.36 million modules and covers more than six square miles in Swisher County, is now fully operational. The post Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers

POWER Magazine

In a critical step aimed at bolstering advanced reactor development and their domestic nuclear fuel readiness, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its first round of allocations for […] The post DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa

POWER Magazine

EVLO Energy Storage, a fully integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Qubec, on April 15 announced the company has completed commissioning of a 4-MW/8-MWh, 2-hour duration energy storage system, the first of three projects in American Samoa. The post EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Electrification Key to Total Decarbonization

POWER Magazine

The transition toward electrification has challenges, such as the need for more infrastructure to support charging of electric cars and trucks, and other transport vehicles. The residential and commercial and industrial sectors must consider the cost of new technologies for heating and cooling. The post The POWER Interview: Electrification Key to Total Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth

POWER Magazine

Duke Energy has signed a sweeping partnership with GE Vernova for the supply of advanced gas turbines and associated equipmentpotentially securing up to 11 of GE Vernovas flagship 7HA units […] The post Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear Power Project: Where Things Stand Today

POWER Magazine

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system […] The post TVAs Clinch River Nuclear Power Project: Where Things Stand Today appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Solar and Steel Offer Resilience Against Breakage, Tariffs, Supply Chain Woes

POWER Magazine

The commercial solar industry, now more than 50 years old, is facing a pivotal moment. Years of rapid growthdriven by exponentially falling costs and rising demandare running up against global supply chain instability, geopolitical tensions, and structural vulnerabilities in the latest module designs. The post Solar and Steel Offer Resilience Against Breakage, Tariffs, Supply Chain Woes appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How Solar Developers Can Navigate California’s Ever-Changing Energy Landscape

POWER Magazine

With its history of solar-friendly policies over the past two decades, California set the pace for solar adoption across the U.S., leading the nation in installed solar capacity for eight of the past 10 years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The post How Solar Developers Can Navigate California’s Ever-Changing Energy Landscape appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Modernizing Hydropower to Maximize its Potential

POWER Magazine

As wind and solar dominate global investment in renewable energy, hydropowers potential to enhance grid resilience and expand energy supply remains largely untapped, and that potential is only expanding with the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). The post Modernizing Hydropower to Maximize its Potential appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Key to More Clean Energy? Wasting Less of It

POWER Magazine

The clean energy transition is progressing rapidly, but this extraordinary transformation is not without its challenges: outdated power grids and a lack of balancing technology means that we are wasting […] The post The Key to More Clean Energy? Wasting Less of It appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants

POWER Magazine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy sector, helping power plant operators optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and prevent costly equipment failures. By analyzing vast amounts of real-time data, AI models […] The post AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Con Edison Building New Transmission Line for NYC Borough

POWER Magazine

Con Edison has said it is investing $125 million to build a new transmission line that will support economic development and the electrification of buildings and vehicles in Queens, New York. The Reliable Clean CityLong Island City project will connect the Vernon and Newtown substations in Long Island City. The post Con Edison Building New Transmission Line for NYC Borough appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Digest [May 2025]

POWER Magazine

Major German BESS Project Closes Financing. Energy transition bank NORD/LB announced it has closed an €87 million ($94 million) financing package with Nofar Energy for construction of a 104.5-MW/209-MWh The post POWER Digest [May 2025] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Why We’re Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission—and Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation

POWER Magazine

At Deep Fission, were taking a radically different approach to nuclear energy: smaller, safer, faster to deployand located a mile underground. By placing reactors deep beneath the Earths surface, we […] The post Why Were Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commissionand Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Catalyze Announces Community Solar Acquisition in New York

POWER Magazine

Catalyze, a Houston, Texas-headquartered fully integrated developer and independent power producer of distributed renewable energy assets, announced it has acquired 48 MW of community solar projects in New York from hep solar, a globally operating German solar development and investment group. The post Catalyze Announces Community Solar Acquisition in New York appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Crafting Integrated Solutions to Minimize Energy and Water Consumption

POWER Magazine

Energy and water are like dance partners in a complex ballet, each intricately linked to the other. On the global stage, the greatest demand for water is for electric power generation, while the most energy-intensive sector is the extraction, treatment, and distribution of water. The post Crafting Integrated Solutions to Minimize Energy and Water Consumption appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Hitachi Energy’s Massimo Danieli on Grid Transformation and the Path to Electrification

POWER Magazine

As the global energy landscape undergoes unprecedented transformation, Hitachi Energy stands at the forefront of technologies driving the transition toward a more sustainable and flexible power system. In this exclusive […] The post The POWER Interview: Hitachi Energys Massimo Danieli on Grid Transformation and the Path to Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Proper Planning Key to Support Electrification

POWER Magazine

Several members of the energy community recently provided POWER magazine with their insights on electrification, looking at the challenges for continuing adoption of technologies driving the transition. The post The POWER Interview: Proper Planning Key to Support Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System

POWER Magazine

The power industry supply chain is facing unprecedented strain as utilities race to upgrade aging infrastructure against a backdrop of lengthening lead times and increasing project complexity. As one Midwestern […] The post Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics

POWER Magazine

A massive surge in energy demand is about to reshape the U.S. power landscape, presenting an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities. The nation's energy demands are poised to explode, as everything from the enormous data centers powering the artificial intelligence (AI) boom to broad electrification efforts increase the need for electricity. The post Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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How Super Crystalline Nanomaterial Applied to Solar Power Cables and Connectors Can Improve System Efficiency

POWER Magazine

In 2025, as the Paris Agreement marks its tenth year since its signing, the global energy structure has entered a critical transformation phase. While solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become […] The post How Super Crystalline Nanomaterial Applied to Solar Power Cables and Connectors Can Improve System Efficiency 100 28591 100 28591 0 0 39777 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 39764 100 28591 100 28591 0 0 39774 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 39764 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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