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America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future

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You may have heard of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), our nations largest public utility and source of cheap, clean, and reliable electricity for 10 million people. You may even […] The post America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Germany’s new government can’t just walk away from climate protection

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Since 2019, Germany’s Climate Protection Act has had aimed to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions to zero by 2045. The incoming new government has to adhere to this law. Will it though? Credits: MDV Edwards, All rights reserved.

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Oil Rig Count Plunges Amid Scary Price Environment

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The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States came crashing down this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, following a 6-rig decrease last week. The total rig count in the US fell by 10 to 566 rigs, according to Baker Hughes, down 34 from this same time last year. The number of oil rigs fell by 8 to 465 after falling by 1 during the previous weekand down by 32 compared to this time last year.

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Multiple Measures Taken as Polysilicon Market Poised for Recovery

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Multiple Measures Taken as Polysilicon Market Poised for Recovery FromJanuarytoApril2025,newlyinstalledsolarpowercapacityreached104.93GW,with45.22GWaddedinAprilaloneessentiallythehighestmonthlylevelofPVinstallations.

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

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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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Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System

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

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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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BASF Commissions Electrolyzer for Major German Hydrogen Production Project

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German multinational chemical company BASF has commissioned that country's largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. The company said the 54-MW facility will have an annual capacity of as much as 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen. The post BASF Commissions Electrolyzer for Major German Hydrogen Production Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Heathrow Airport Transformer Fire Prompts Urgent Inquiry, Exposes Cracks in Grid Resilience

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One week after a catastrophic fire at the North Hyde electrical substation plunged the UKs flagship Heathrow Airport into chaos, questions are mounting about what went wrongand what the incident […] The post Heathrow Airport Transformer Fire Prompts Urgent Inquiry, Exposes Cracks in Grid Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant

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Dominion Energy has asked Virginia officials to approve its request to build a new 1-GW natural gas-fired power plant, as the company seeks to add more generation capacity to help serve surging demand from data centers. The post Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Alliant Energy Brings Iowa’s Largest Solar Farm Online

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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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Maryland Officials Support Gas Plants Among Cleaner Forms of Generation

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Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state legislature that sponsors say would provide an easier path to build new power plants, including natural gas-fired facilities, and lower utility bills for ratepayers as part of the process. The post Maryland Officials Support Gas Plants Among Cleaner Forms of Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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

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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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Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

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

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

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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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Agreement Reached for Major Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor

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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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How Virtual Power Plants Enhance Grid Operations and Resilience

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A virtual power plant (VPP) is a network of decentralized, small- to medium-scale power generating units, flexible power consumers, and storage systems that are aggregated and operated as a single […] The post How Virtual Power Plants Enhance Grid Operations and Resilience appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island

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New transmission lines will help meet power needs this summer. Con Edison will energize newly constructed transmission lines in Brooklyn and Staten Island this month, helping to keep service reliable […] The post Con Edison Investing in Major Reliability Projects Serving Customers in Brooklyn and Staten Island appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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

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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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Innovative Solutions Imperative to Meet Data Center Energy Demand

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

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

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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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Leveraging VPPs to Prepare Utilities for Extreme Weather

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From the Midwest to the South, the U.S. has experienced dangerous cold snaps this winter that challenge grid operators to meet rising heating demands. These temperature extremes are driven in […] The post Leveraging VPPs to Prepare Utilities for Extreme Weather appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GE Vernova Turbines Powering New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Malaysia

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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. The post GE Vernova Turbines Powering New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Malaysia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Canada Approves First Grid-Scale SMR Construction at Darlington

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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin building a 300-MW GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New […] The post Canada Approves First Grid-Scale SMR Construction at Darlington appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nuclear-Powered Data Centers—What U.S. Developers Need to Know

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Recognizing their desirable attributes and long-term potential to meet data center demands for power, several technology companies have announced their intention to team up with nuclear developers. At the same time, three companies with shuttered nuclear plants have notified the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission of their plans to restart those facilities, which were closed for economic reasons.

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Radiant Selected by DOE to Receive Fuel for First Kaleidos Reactor Test

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A company working to mass produce portable nuclear microreactors said its has accepted its selection by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) to receive high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel for the first test of Kaleidos, the group's reactor design. The post Radiant Selected by DOE to Receive Fuel for First Kaleidos Reactor Test appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Next Five Years Will Define U.S. Nuclear’s Fate

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The U.S. stands at a critical juncture. Were experiencing electric load growth for the first time in decades, as fierce global competition reshapes the energy landscape. Nuclear power, both the […] The post The Next Five Years Will Define U.S. Nuclears Fate appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas

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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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LS Power Adding Gas-Fired Capacity as Part of PJM Initiative

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LS Power, a development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, on March 14 announced it has applied to build about 700 MW of new generation supply as part of PJM's Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), which is designed to expedite connecting shovel-ready, high-reliability projects to the grid.

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

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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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Corporate Buyers Sign Deals With Texas Solar Energy Projects

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Technology company Cisco is among the groups involved in six virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) to secure energy from two solar power plants being developed in Texas. The post Corporate Buyers Sign Deals With Texas Solar Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Digest [May 2025]

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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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Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics

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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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Lawmakers Scrutinize Power Sector’s Future as Surging Demand Raises Alarms

POWER Magazine

In a hearing that underscored the mounting challenges facing the American power sector, industry leaders warned Congress that the nations power infrastructure is approaching a precarious juncture as unprecedented demand […] The post Lawmakers Scrutinize Power Sector’s Future as Surging Demand Raises Alarms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts

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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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