A run-of-river hydro project on the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend, Indiana, spearheaded by the University of Notre Dame, was one of the first ever in the U.S. to utilize the StreamDiver propeller The post Notre Dame Captures Top Plant Award for South Bend Hydro Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Repowering Project Renews Company’s Commitment to Sustainability
Shell Energy upgraded a Texas wind farm to produce more power with fewer turbines, a project that showcased repurposing of old materials with new technology to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety The post Repowering Project Renews Company’s Commitment to Sustainability appeared first on POWER Magazine.
A Modular Power Plant Is Steaming Up Kenya’s Geothermal Efficiency
Sosian Menengai Geothermal Power, Kenya’s newest geothermal power plant, is powered by modular technology that maximizes efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances scalability. Kenya’s scenic Rift Valley The post A Modular Power Plant Is Steaming Up Kenya’s Geothermal Efficiency appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Solar-Plus-Storage Project Brings New Energy to California
Clearway Energy’s Daggett Solar + Storage power plant in San Bernardino County is a model for producing renewable energy, and taking advantage of existing infrastructure, at the site of a closed thermal The post Solar-Plus-Storage Project Brings New Energy to California appeared first on POWER Magazine.
POWER Digest [September 2024]
Investment Fund Buys Spanish Solar Projects. NextEnergy Capital, an investment fund focused on renewable energy, in August said it had an agreement to buy 12 solar power projects in Spain. The installations in The post POWER Digest [September 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Gearing Up for Experience POWER Week
Every year, I look forward to attending several power industry events. Among my favorites is the big event POWER hosts, known as Experience POWER Week. The conference will be held this year at the Renaissance The post Gearing Up for Experience POWER Week appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Can Utility-Scale Power Boilers Safely Fire Hydrogen?
There is plenty of enthusiasm around hydrogen as a possible alternative fuel to natural gas in combustion processes. Some hope it can eventually replace natural gas in applications such as […] The post Can Utility-Scale Power Boilers Safely Fire Hydrogen? appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Navigating the Transition to Sustainable MV Switchgear Amidst Decarbonization Initiatives
The push for decarbonization in Europe is reshaping the power sector. Stringent environmental regulations and ambitious renewable energy targets have necessitated the expansion and upgradation of the electricity distribution network. […] The post Navigating the Transition to Sustainable MV Switchgear Amidst Decarbonization Initiatives appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Data Mobility Will Define the Future of Power Operations
As the power industry becomes more complex, the ability to move contextualized data will be a catalyst for more successful, efficient operations. Power producers and distributors face a unique set of The post Data Mobility Will Define the Future of Power Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Enhancing the Potential of Condition Monitoring Using Vibration Information
Condition monitoring can transform how power plants operate and maintain their assets. This article argues that to exploit the full potential of condition monitoring, it’s necessary to use data to acquire The post Enhancing the Potential of Condition Monitoring Using Vibration Information appeared first on POWER Magazine.