Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:50:26 +0000
Virginia’s governor and other officials on Dec. 17 said the state has a plan for the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) on Tuesday announced it […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:15:49 +0000
Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has partnered with Switch, a Las Vegas-based data center designer, builder, and operator, to deploy 12 GW of Aurora powerhouses through 2044 in a historic deal […]
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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:14 +0000
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has advanced three potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) into Phase 3 of its designation process, focusing on areas with critical transmission constraints […]
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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: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:42:15 +0000
Siemens Energy is teaming with UK power giant SSE to develop a combustion system that will allow its flagship SGT5-9000HL gas turbine to run 100% on hydrogen while maintaining the […]
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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:52:09 +0000
Technology companies are looking at various ways to source electricity for energy-intensive data centers. Google on Dec. 10 unveiled a plan to join with several partners in supporting power generation, […]
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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: 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: Contributed Content| Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:53:59 +0000
Planning and operating a power system requires detailed grid studies to guide investment decisions and prepare for how the system may evolve over time. Long-term planning can identify the policy, […]
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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:21:00 +0000
The surge in adoption of renewable energy driven by carbon neutrality policies has created operational challenges for large thermal power plants. These plants must now accommodate rapid load fluctuations and […]
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