Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:55:01 +0000
Most POWER readers are probably familiar with levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and levelized value of energy (LVOE) as metrics used to help evaluate potential power plant investment options. LCOE […]
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:57:12 +0000
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new report said global use of coal, including for power generation, is expected to reach a record 8.77 billion tonnes this year. The […]
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:12:22 +0000
An African banking group announced it will finance development of a 200-MW hydropower installation along the Lufira River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is the African […]
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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:01:01 +0000
50Hertz, the transmission system operator (TSO) for eastern Germany, has awarded its Ostwind 4 project to GE Vernova, in consortium with Drydocks World, a DP World company that provides marine […]
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:08:40 +0000
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas said the company will supply, install, and commission dozens of the company’s 15-MW turbines for the 1.1-GW Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland. The company […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:56:44 +0000
A transformer explosion at Eskom’s coal-fired 3.6-GW Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on Dec. 12 injured nine employees, including one critically. The incident, caused by a ruptured high-pressure […]
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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:38:46 +0000
Amid growing pressure to optimize costs, dependability, and green initiatives, some power companies are beginning to reconsider their approaches to upgrading dated equipment. Refurbished elements provide a viable option to […]
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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:39:03 +0000
Mitigating against the risk of hail for solar projects is both extremely complicated and more straightforward than you may think. Natural catastrophes (NatCat), particularly hail, pose a significant risk for […]
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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:52:01 +0000
GE Vernova secured a contract with 50Hertz Transmission GmbH to deliver advanced STATCOM technology, supporting Germany’s transition to a renewable energy future The 300 Mvar FACTSFLEX GFM solution, with Grid […]
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Credit to Author: Amaury Perez Sanchez| Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:46:54 +0000
Cuban researchers have identified 21 areas in the country with favorable conditions for the installation of wind farms. These areas are mainly located on the north-central-eastern coast, from the provinces […]
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