Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company and operator of more than 8.2 GW of nuclear power capacity, said it has completed the installation of lead test assemblies with additively […] The post First-Ever Additively Manufactured Debris-Filtering Bottom Nozzles Installed at Farley Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency
An array of technologies, both thermal and renewable, are being used in the design of microgrids, supporting distributed power generation across several sectors. The use of microgrids to provide reliable […] The post Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Four O&M Strategies to Give Your Solar Asset Efficiency a Boost
As the solar industry matures, pressure for asset owners to deliver higher returns continues to mount. Not surprisingly, so has the demand to improve operations and maintenance (O&M) efficiency – […] The post Four O&M Strategies to Give Your Solar Asset Efficiency a Boost appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Kemmerer 1 Breaks Ground: A Look at TerraPower’s Natrium Fast Reactor Nuclear Power Plant
Bill Gates’ nuclear innovation firm TerraPower has broken ground on the non-nuclear portion of Kemmerer Unit 1, a 345-MW Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) power plant. The groundbreaking on June […] The post Kemmerer 1 Breaks Ground: A Look at TerraPower’s Natrium Fast Reactor Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.
It’s Time for Utilities to Back Smart Grid Optimization with the Right Tech
The utility industry is an unsung hero for nearly every community—until the power falters. A prime example is the extreme weather that passed through much of the central U.S. this […] The post It’s Time for Utilities to Back Smart Grid Optimization with the Right Tech appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Deloitte Report Details Intersection of Decarbonization With DER Adoption
Deloitte, a group providing a variety of services for business and industry, in a new report published June 12 notes the importance of distributed energy resources (DERs) to the future […] The post Deloitte Report Details Intersection of Decarbonization With DER Adoption appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Communities Embrace Distributed Energy for Economic Uplift
Global communities increasingly turn to distributed energy resources (DERs) to boost their local economies and enhance energy resilience. Generating and managing power locally cuts energy costs and fosters sustainable development. […] The post Communities Embrace Distributed Energy for Economic Uplift appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Michigan Coal Plant Eyes BECCS Retrofit: Could Become First U.S. Facility with ‘Carbon-Negative’ Power
CMS Energy’s subsidiary NorthStar Clean Energy has given Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) the green light to start initial work on converting a 73-MW coal-fired power plant in Michigan into a […] The post Michigan Coal Plant Eyes BECCS Retrofit: Could Become First U.S. Facility with ‘Carbon-Negative’ Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Colorado Co-op Tri-State Buying Two Solar Power Projects
Colorado-based electric cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the first time has purchased renewable energy projects that will provide power for its members. The co-op, a not-for-profit wholesale power […] The post Colorado Co-op Tri-State Buying Two Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: The Best Use of Digital Construction in Electrical Engineering and MEP Design
Engineering firms are increasingly recognizing the importance of digital construction and its transformative impact on electrical engineering and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design. Leveraging digital construction tools enables firms […] The post The POWER Interview: The Best Use of Digital Construction in Electrical Engineering and MEP Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.