Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:16:11 +0000

The pandemic exposed issues with the global supply chain that provides resources for power generation. The pressure of having enough equipment to meet industry needs has spurred an emphasis on domestic

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Egypt Uses COP27 to Announce Large-Scale Renewable, Hydrogen Projects

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:13:03 +0000

The recent United Nations (UN) COP27 climate conference in Egypt was host to several announcements of large-scale renewable energy projects, including one of the world’s largest wind farms, along with an

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Global Market for PPAs Supports Renewable Energy Projects

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:12:59 +0000

Large global corporate groups continue to buy stakes in major renewable energy projects and sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) designed to provide long-term electricity for their operations. Some

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China Breaks Ground on Massive 16-GW Solar, Wind, Coal Project

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:40:02 +0000

A massive, multibillion-dollar renewable and fossil-fuel energy project is underway in China. The installation, being built by China Three Gorges (CTG), includes wind, solar, energy storage and coal-fired power generation. Ground was broken for the first pilot of the Kubuqi Base project in Dalate Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia on Dec. 28, 2022, according to Chinese […]

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Biden Administration Rolls Out ‘Durable’ WOTUS Definition in Final Rule

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:15:35 +0000

The Biden administration has rolled out in a final what it says is a “durable” definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), potentially capping a legal and political battle that has raged for nearly two decades. The final rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army on […]

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The 12 Most-Read POWER Global Monitor Articles of 2022

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:27:11 +0000

Every month, POWER magazine publishes several articles in its Global Monitor section covering topics important to the electric power generation industry. The articles typically feature interesting updates on progress made at notable projects around the world, big policy changes, or promising research and development (R&D) news. Short notes about major contracts are also touched on […]

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Covering More with Less: Securing Renewable Energy Sources

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:27:02 +0000

A wide range of industries fall under the umbrella of critical infrastructure, and they are all—as the name implies—critical. From energy production and water treatment to transportation and data storage, everything within critical infrastructure serves an essential purpose when it comes to the continued functioning of the nation. Unfortunately, that makes critical infrastructure sites a […]

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World Bank Group Financing West Africa Power Project

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:30:16 +0000

An agency associated with the World Bank will finance installation of solar and hydropower systems, and support related transmission and distribution infrastructure, to provide more electricity to areas of West Africa. The World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) is investing $311 million into the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), an initiative designed […]

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New Report Shows EU Solar Installations Rise Nearly 50%

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:49:55 +0000

A new report from industry group SolarPower Europe shows that solar installations in the European Union increased by almost 50% year-over-year in 2022, to a record 41.4 GW of generation capacity. “The numbers are clear. Solar is offering a lifeline amid energy and climate crises,” said Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe. “No other energy […]

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The POWER Interview: What Energy Consumers Want from Utilities

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:09:47 +0000

EY earlier this month released the findings from its Energy Consumer Survey 2022. The report is “focused on how energy impacts the lifestyles and wallets of consumers,” according to the company. EY is the trade name for Ernst & Young, the multinational professional services group headquartered in London, UK. The report is based on a […]

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