The POWER Interview: How a Canadian Small Reactor Will Support Industrial Decarbonization

Credit 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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The POWER Interview: FREYR Leads Wave of New Battery Manufacturing

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:13:16 +0000

Growth in the energy storage market, including the transportation sector, has spurred a ramp-up in global battery manufacturing and investment in new technologies. Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the U.S. has brought a flurry of announcements from foreign companies eager to build manufacturing plants in America. FREYR, a Norway-based company, late last […]

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The POWER Interview: Challenges for the Energy Storage Market

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:27:30 +0000

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The global market for energy storage is experiencing rapid growth, in part because the technology is being included in decarbonization and sustainability programs. It also is being used to support the grid integration of more renewable energy resources, and has been touted as an important piece of electricity transmission and distribution system upgrades. Enertis Applus+, […]

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The POWER Interview: IRA, Economics Support Solar-Plus-Storage Market

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:52:34 +0000

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Several executives in the energy industry have spoken with POWER in recent months about how utility-scale solar power projects benefit from the addition of energy storage. Many have noted how installing storage systems alongside solar arrays supports the integration of renewable energy to the power grid, and also enhances the economic potential of any such […]

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The POWER Interview: Chemistry Crucial for Global Growth in Energy Storage

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:59:30 +0000

The global market for energy storage is driven by several factors, with power producers continually looking for ways to improve their storage systems and enhance performance. Battery technologies for energy storage are becoming more important as project developers look for ways to control costs and optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS). Advancing technology supports lowering […]

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The POWER Interview: Challenges, Opportunities for Energy Storage

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:56:16 +0000

The market for energy storage projects continues to grow as utilities recognize the benefits of storage for demand response, along with the integration of renewable energy resources to the power grid. Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for standalone storage provide even more support for the sector. Storage companies are growing, and more deals […]

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The POWER Interview: Physical Attacks on the Grid Soared in 2022. What Can Be Done?

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:43:47 +0000

Physical security at power plants has received renewed concern of late, owing to a spate of gunfire vandalism events in the U.S. However, power plants have long-fielded several other physical security risks, including from terrorism, sabotage, natural disasters, insider threats, and physical breaches. Power plants have typically employed a set of physical security tools, such […]

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The POWER Interview: Benefits of Adding Storage to Solar Power Systems

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:38:25 +0000

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Utilizing energy storage with a solar power system is a way for power generators to help balance the supply of energy with demand for electricity. Energy storage can be used during periods when the sun isn’t shining, and it also help support periods of high demand for power along the grid. Many residential and commercial […]

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The POWER Interview: Benefits of Adding Storage to Solar Power Systems

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:38:25 +0000

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Utilizing energy storage with a solar power system is a way for power generators to help balance the supply of energy with demand for electricity. Energy storage can be used during periods when the sun isn’t shining, and it also help support periods of high demand for power along the grid. Many residential and commercial […]

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The POWER Interview: Abu Dhabi’s Plan for Renewable Energy in the UAE

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:27:54 +0000

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in the midst of an energy transition, moving away from its nearly exclusive use of natural gas-fired power generation to a strategy based on renewable energy resources. The country has an abundance of natural gas, and it also has significant solar power potential. The UAE also is adding nuclear […]

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