U.S. Bank Commits $98 Million Toward NuScale SMR Project in Romania

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:45:27 +0000

A U.S. bank that supports technology exports to international groups is committing $98 million toward development of a small modular reactor (SMR) project in Romania. The board of directors of […]

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:03:57 +0000

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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From Rust to AI: How America’s Industrial Heartland is Powering the Digital Revolution

Credit to Author: Rahul Mewawalla| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:26:54 +0000

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is transforming our world, but it comes with an insatiable surge in data centers that are powered by an ever-growing appetite for energy. As AI […]

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Billions in Federal Funding Earmarked for Power Plant CCS Projects: Here’s a Snapshot

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:13:00 +0000

The Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled plans on Sept. 27 to inject $1.3 billion into its portfolio of federally funded carbon capture demonstration and large-scale pilot programs by the end […]

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Space-Based Solar Power for U.S. Energy Independence

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:33:26 +0000

Space-based solar power (SBSP) could prove transformative to global energy demand by providing price-efficient, continuous clean energy from orbit (Figure 1). Recent developments, including low-cost space access, mass-produced satellites, robotics, […]

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Jackson Generation Pioneers North America’s First M501JAC Gas Turbines

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:53:02 +0000

The Jackson Generation plant, a 1.2-GW combined cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois, debuted North America’s first M501JAC gas turbines. Developed by J-POWER USA, the facility has emerged as a model for

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Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:52:45 +0000

Caithness Energy’s Guernsey Power Station, which features GE Vernova equipment, is an important gas-fired facility helping replace retired coal-fired generation in the PJM Interconnection territory

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THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic)

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:48:51 +0000

While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen […]

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Minimize Risks with Robotic Generator Inspections and Comprehensive Testing

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:44:57 +0000

Historically, generator inspections require rotor removal (Figure 3). There’s a significant level of risk during this process due to possible generator damage during the disassembly, and it also requires

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UK SMR Competition Narrows Contenders to Four Nuclear Designs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:27:37 +0000

The UK government has narrowed its shortlist of technologies competing in its flagship Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition to four candidates. On Sept. 25, it announced that Westinghouse, GE-Hitachi Nuclear […]

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The Rolls-Royce SMR, utilizing established Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) technology, is designed to generate up to 470 MWe of low-carbon energy, comparable to over 150 onshore wind turbines. The plant has a 60-year design life and a capacity factor above 95%. Its modular construction, involving 1,500 transportable modules, aims to reduce on-site construction time. The SMR is designed with both passive and active safety features, and it has potential for cogeneration applications. Rolls-Royce SMR targets both domestic and international markets, focusing on scalability and competitive energy generation. Courtesy: Rolls-Royce SMR

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