SEIL Energy India: A Coal Plant Model for Performance and Sustainability

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:50:53 +0000

SEIL Energy India Limited, the only coal plant to win a POWER Top Plant award this year, stands out for its advanced supercritical technology, exceptional operational performance, and commitment to

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Demonstration to Convert Kentucky Coal Mine to Pumped Hydro Secures Federal Funding

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000

A project that will demonstrate the conversion of a former coal mine in Bell County, Kentucky, into a utility-scale 287-MW pumped storage hydroelectric facility has garnered federal backing from the […]

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project will use a closed-loop system, moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. During low demand, water is pumped to the upper reservoir, and when electricity is needed, it is released to generate power by turning turbines. This renewable energy system can store up to eight hours of electricity, providing on-demand power and supporting grid reliability. Courtesy: Rye Development

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EPA Rolls Out Label Program to Define ‘Clean’ Construction

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:37:22 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a plan to implement a new label program that it expects will help federal purchasers and buyers find and choose more climate-friendly construction […]

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Fuel Cells: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They’re Important

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 01:47:25 +0000

Fuel cells are not some novel new technology. In fact, most history books credit the invention of the fuel cell to Welsh chemist and physicist William Grove, who, in the […]

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It’s the End of the World as We Know It — Do You Feel Fine?

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:44:54 +0000

I thought the title from R.E.M.’s 1987 song was a fitting headline for this article. I contemplated using Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” but I thought R.E.M.’s “stream of

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California, Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hubs Secure First Tranche of $7B Federal Awards

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:30:17 +0000

The California Hydrogen Hub and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub have garnered a combined $57.5 million in the first tranche of funding under the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) $7 billion […]

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The seven H2Hubs will be in different regions across the U.S. Source: DOE OCED

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Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:52:44 +0000

Former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen […]

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Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 22:06:36 +0000

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS) […]

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Morrow Reinvented: HL-Class Gas Turbine Powers a Coal Plant’s Rebirth

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:27:37 +0000

The Morrow Repower Project, winner of POWER’s 2024 Reinvention Award, exemplified a strategic coal-to-gas conversion at a brownfield site that masterfully combined cutting-edge advanced technology with a

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Epasa Breakthrough Transforms Heavy Fuel Oil Sludge into Resource Stream

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:26:28 +0000

Brazilian independent power generator Epasa faced significant environmental and operational challenges with heavy fuel oil sludge. Through innovative engineering and problem-solving, the company developed a

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