Construction of Hermes, Kairos Power’s 35-MWth iterative non-power demonstration molten salt nuclear reactor, has officially kicked off in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The effort marks another major step for the burgeoning advanced […] The post Another Fourth-Generation Nuclear Reactor Begins Construction in the U.S. appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Powering the Future: How Smart Energy Storage Will Transform Our Power Grid
The urgency for an energy transition has never been more critical. Climate change, air pollution, resilience, and national security concerns make it clear that minor adjustments to our energy system […] The post Powering the Future: How Smart Energy Storage Will Transform Our Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Colorado Power Provider Will Add 760 MW of Renewable Energy
Platte River Power Authority’s board of directors approved the utility’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on July 25, including the recommended “optimal new carbon” portfolio that adds 760 MW of […] The post Colorado Power Provider Will Add 760 MW of Renewable Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Large-Scale ‘Clean Hydrogen’ Project Moves Forward in Germany
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract by German utility EWE to supply a 280-MW electrolysis system. The plant in the German city of Emden is expected to go into […] The post Large-Scale ‘Clean Hydrogen’ Project Moves Forward in Germany appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Kairos Power Gets NRC Green Light for Second Molten Salt Nuclear Facility
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has wrapped up its final safety evaluation for Kairos Power’s Hermes 2 “low power” advanced test facility, comprising two 35-MWth test molten salt reactors—similar to […] The post Kairos Power Gets NRC Green Light for Second Molten Salt Nuclear Facility appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in May of this year signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act into law. The measure expands the solar facilities that qualify for subsidy, and improve the level […] The post Brighter Tomorrow Act Paves Way For More Solar Investment in Maryland appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational
One of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the U.S. has entered commercial operation. Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on July 18 announced that the Gemini Solar + Energy Storage […] The post Historic Gemini Solar-Plus-Storage Project Now Fully Operational appeared first on POWER Magazine.
DOE Loans Office Will Support Solar, Energy Storage Systems in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) on July 18 announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million to Clean Flexible Energy, […] The post DOE Loans Office Will Support Solar, Energy Storage Systems in Puerto Rico appeared first on POWER Magazine.
A Blueprint for Quantum-Safe Utility Communications
Managing risk is nothing new to utilities. Providing the safe utility services like electricity, water, sewer, and wastewater management that everyone relies upon is hard work. Critical infrastructure assets are […] The post A Blueprint for Quantum-Safe Utility Communications appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Struggling SolarEdge Technologies Will Cut 400 Jobs
SolarEdge Technologies said it would lay off about 400 workers, including 200 in its home country of Israel, as the company tries to become more financially stable. SolarEdge on July […] The post Struggling SolarEdge Technologies Will Cut 400 Jobs appeared first on POWER Magazine.