Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:29:34 +0000
KEPCO Wants to Extend Operations of Two Reactors. Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO) in April asked Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) for permission to extend the lifespan of Units 3
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 11:02:07 +0000
A microgrid project in Maryland could become a model for how integrated off-grid systems generate power for commercial and industrial installations, along with producing hydrogen to fuel transportation vehicles. AlphaStruxure, […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tom McCalmont| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 19:31:42 +0000
As the U.S. pushes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, reaching that goal will require effort from all industry sectors. While transportation, electricity production, industrial manufacturing, and […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:14:03 +0000
The wealth of data available for today’s power generators is supporting more efficient electricity production, and more reliability and resiliency for the grid. There are many reasons utilities and power
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:52:16 +0000
The nuclear power industry is banking on development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology to support global growth. Canada is at the forefront of the SMR market, with at least four Canadian provinces involved in a joint strategic plan to advance the deployment of SMRs. ARC Clean Technology Canada recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:14:00 +0000
A seismic shift is ongoing in the energy space, as transportation, industry, and other sectors turn toward electricity and away from fossil fuels to supply their power. The push for decarbonization of the
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Read moreCredit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:58:17 +0000
Microgrids are localized power grids that can be disconnected from the traditional grid to operate autonomously. Because they are able to operate while the main grid is down, microgrids can strengthen resilience and help prevent grid disturbances. They also function as a reliable resource for faster system response and recovery. Microgrids enable the integration of […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:27:13 +0000
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) has announced a new competition designed to support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into the nation’s power grid. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm unveiled the program Feb. 7 during a presentation to attendees of the DISTRIBUTECH 2023 event at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The program […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Luis Duran| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:38:03 +0000
As plant owners accelerate the Industry 4.0 digital transformation, attention is increasingly being focused on the evolution of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to enable them to become more flexible and adaptable. There are many key initiatives that are helping to set the standard for systems offering new levels of openness, security and interoperability. COMMENTARY Originally […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:16:00 +0000
Solar + wind, solar + storage, wind + storage—even fossil fuels combined with renewable energy—are supporting the growth of hybrid power plants that are breaking the norms of traditional power generation
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