Data Centers Might Be Catalyst for Modernizing U.S. Power Grid

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:04:25 +0000

Rapid growth in the U.S. data center market is ushering in a new era of power demand and testing the ability of electric utilities to keep pace with this surging […]

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New AI Partnership to Invest in Data Centers and Supporting Power Infrastructure

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:32:30 +0000

$100 billion investment potential will enhance American competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI) while meeting the growing need for energy infrastructure to power economic growth The drive to develop more powerful […]

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TVA Boosts Nuclear Funding with $150M for SMR Development at Clinch River

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:55:24 +0000

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA’s) board of directors has approved an additional $150 million for the public power utility’s $200 million New Nuclear Program to boost continued design work and […]

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IAEA: Aging Nuclear Fleet Warrants Reactor Life Extensions, Much More New Capacity

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:25:19 +0000

While global nuclear power capacity has remained at a consistent level over the past decade, newly released data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) suggests that more than two-thirds […]

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Number of nuclear reactors by age (as of 1 January 2024). Source: IAEA

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$2.2B for 13 GW of New Transmission Capacity: DOE Unveils Latest Boost for U.S. Grid Modernization

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:14:36 +0000

The Biden administration will invest $2.2 billion in eight projects under its Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) program to bolster the nation’s power grid with nearly 13 GW of […]

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South Africa Announces Bold Shift to Renewables and Nuclear

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:44:01 +0000

Emerging from a historic election that stripped the African National Congress (ANC) party of its majority, South Africa’s new government has indicated it will accelerate the transition to renewable power to

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PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:55:13 +0000

Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant […]

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Clearing price results in PJM’s Base Residual Auction (BRA) from delivery year 2007/2008 to 2024/2025. Courtesy: PJM

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Nuclear Cogeneration Gains Momentum in Wyoming with New Microreactor Partnership

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:08:05 +0000

Engineering giant Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with nuclear technology specialist BWXT Technologies to advance the design and development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR). The […]

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Graphic illustrating the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor (BANR), a transportable microreactor designed for efficient energy production using TRISO fuel.

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Energy Evolution: What Technologies Are Leading the Way Today

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:25:54 +0000

It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about the energy transition. Yet, throughout its history, the power industry has almost always been transitioning in one way or another. There are constantly new

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The Transformer Crisis: An Industry on the Brink

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:31:27 +0000

Facing unprecedented lead times and skyrocketing costs, the transformer supply chain crisis threatens the backbone of the electric power industry, driving urgent calls for increased manufacturing capacity and innovative solutions. […]

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