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MARCH 14, 2025

An India-based company said it has started commercial operation of a 1,200-MW natural gas-fired power plant in Malaysia, part of a buildout of power generation capacity as that country's population grows and its economy expands. GW Gas-Fired Plant in Malaysia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) supports a variety of advanced reactor designs, including gas, liquid-metal, […] The post What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Marking a significant inroad to establish a South Korean foothold in the world’s gas turbine technology market, heavy industrial company Doosan Enerbility this summer began commercial operation of its first The post South Korea’s First ‘K-Gas Turbine’ Begins Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

SB Energy, a renewable energy group focused […] The post Major Texas Solar Project Will Power Google’s Data Centers, Cloud Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine. A company backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure said three solar power of its projects are now online in Texas.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

India’s government has issued an emergency order that extends the operation of coal-fired power plants using imported coal, as the country grapples with a shortage of domestic coal and continued […] The post India Extends Emergency Operation Order for Plants Using Imported Coal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Yet, only two The post A Closer Look at Two Operational Small Modular Reactor Designs appeared first on POWER Magazine. There are literally dozens of small modular reactor (SMR) and microreactor designs being developed by different companies around the world, and some of the work has been going on for decades.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) multi-mission laboratory, microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources […] The post Microgrids a Win for Both Owners and Grid Operators appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

MW enhanced geothermal system (EGS) in northern Nevada that demonstrated the ability to drill, complete, and operate horizontal wells is now operational. Project Red, co-developed by Fervo Energy […] The post Innovative Enhanced Geothermal System Begins Operations in Nevada appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

The surge in adoption of renewable energy driven by carbon neutrality policies has created operational challenges for large thermal power plants. These plants must now accommodate rapid load fluctuations and […] The post AI-Driven Big Data Platform Revolutionizes Power Plant Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy sector, helping power plant operators optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and prevent costly equipment failures.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)—Australia’s first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen […] The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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APRIL 11, 2025

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. Vesper Energy said the 600-MW Hornet Solar installation, which features some 1.36

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JUNE 17, 2025

The first-of-its-kind operational test bed for advanced microreactor technologies is now 90% through its final design phase, with key components already under fabrication.

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JUNE 17, 2024

We’ll provide insights […] The post Ensuring Electrical Safety in Hydrogen Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine. In this article we explore the current use of hydrogen in industrial processes, as well as its role in the ongoing global transition to a net-zero economy.

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MARCH 14, 2025

The post LS Power Adding Gas-Fired Capacity as Part of PJM Initiative appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

5, one of the world’s biggest hydropower plants in a dual-row turbine layout, completed its 72-hour trial run and became officially operational on Oct. Completion of The post Twin-Row Hydropower Unit Begins Operation in China appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Lijiaxia Hydropower Station No.

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MARCH 31, 2025

South African officials will allow some of the country’s coal-fired power plants to operate without the need to adhere to regulations on carbon and other emissions. The move comes as […] The post South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MARCH 19, 2025

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.

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MARCH 24, 2024

Compatibility with existing infrastructures and enabling remote workers with strong access management and control has made virtual […] The post Solutions to Empower Global Energy Workforce and Boost Operational Effectiveness appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MAY 9, 2024

Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for […] The post High-Burnup Nuclear Fuel Rods Delivered for Examination After Having Completed Three Cycles of Commercial Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 3, 2025

Meta and Constellation on June 3 said the contract means the power plant will continue to operate beyond its expected closure in 2027. The post Meta Deal With Constellation Will Keep Illinois Nuclear Plant Open appeared first on POWER Magazine. GW of electricity from Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Fervo Energy announced the successful drilling and logging of its Sugarloaf appraisal well, an operational achievement that the company said demonstrates the rapid advancement and scalability of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). The post Fervo Energy Sets Record With New Enhanced Geothermal Well appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

The February […] The post Cold Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine. The December 2022 Christmas freeze in the southeast U.S. saw many areas experiencing single-digit temperatures.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Renewable Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy on Nov. 21 announced the start of operations at its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project in Imperial County, California, near Holtville. The $529 million […] The post Large Solar-Plus-Storage Project Comes Online in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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APRIL 10, 2025

PJM, the largest grid operator in North America, has launched a multiyear partnership with tech giant Google and its Alphabet X moonshot Tapestry to streamline PJMs grid interconnection process using […] The post PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MAY 29, 2024

From regulatory matters to technology upgrades to renewable energy trends boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […] The post How Technology Helps Overcome 10 of the Top Operational Challenges in the Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Agilitas Energy, a developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, announced the commissioning of a 9.96-MW/22.4-MWh The post Agilitas Energy Commissions ESS for CenterPoint in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine. MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Houston, Texas.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is warning reliability challenges have grown urgent as the nation’s power system grapples with a “hyper-complex risk environment.”

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers with which it plans to explore building and operating small modular reactor plants (SMRs) at its Texas A&M-RELLIS campus near College […] The post Texas A&M Launches SMR Energy Proving Ground with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Primergy Solar, a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, on Dec. 18 said the company’s 100-MWac solar project in Ashley County, Arkansas is fully operational. […] The post Primergy Solar Brings 100-MW Arkansas Project for Amazon Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has partnered with Switch, a Las Vegas-based data center designer, builder, and operator, to deploy 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses through 2044 in a historic deal […] The post Another Big Data Center Win for Nuclear: Oklo and Switch Sign Historic 12 GW Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A government agency in China announced that operators of coal-fired power plants will receive guaranteed payments based on the installed capacity of their units, part of a program to ensure […] The post China Will Guarantee Financial Support for Coal-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Renewable energy developer EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) said two solar farms with a combined 300 MW of generation capacity are now operating in Kern County, California. The two-phase […] The post EDP Brings 300 MW of Solar Power Online in Southern California appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

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.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and compounded by obstacles in securing vital technologies and supplies needed to modernize and operate […] The post A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

A California-headquartered energy company announced the start of commercial operation of one of the nation’s largest solar-plus-storage hybrid power plants. Gavin […] The post Major Solar-Plus-Storage Project Online at Retired Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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APRIL 19, 2024

A Hungarian company that operates refineries and petrochemical plants, and runs service stations across Central and Eastern Europe, said it is set to begin commercial operation of a 10-MW green […] The post Hungarian Group Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Production Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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