Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:33 +0000
The world is undergoing a remarkable energy transition. Clean power systems are in high demand, offering a bright future for hydrogen and renewables. However, energy storage projects that may look promising
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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:31 +0000
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. Yet, only two
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:30 +0000
Japan’s energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. The 2011 Fukushima disaster upended the nation’s power generation, resulting in more reliance on coal and natural
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Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:10:42 +0000
Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW Coastal
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Credit to Author: Una Nowling, PE| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:10:41 +0000
Small clues can sometimes help reveal larger problems. Don’t ignore unusual events and remember not to let history repeat. “One unit’s offline, and it’s about to become two, right as power prices and
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Credit to Author: Robert (Bob) Stakenborghs| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:09:36 +0000
Nondestructive testing is a multidisciplinary profession that blends quality assurance and materials science. Many industries rely upon it, but few uses are more important than in the nuclear power sector
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:43:32 +0000
The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of […]
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:10:53 +0000
Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:59:06 +0000
American Electric Power (AEP) and Calpine Corp. separately announced significant leadership reshuffles on Feb. 27, marking new chapters for the power giants. Investor-owned utility AEP, with immediate effectiveness, removed AEP […]
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Credit to Author: Stan Kaplan| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:42:41 +0000
Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, […]
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