Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant Cuts Nation’s Reliance on Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:14:05 +0000

In a strategic move to reduce its heavy dependence on Russian natural gas, Belarus has successfully completed its first nuclear power plant (NPP). The Belarusian NPP, featuring two VVER-1200 reactors, now

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Idaho Digital Twin Project Trailblazing for Nuclear

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:57:17 +0000

In 2023, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Idaho State University unveiled the industry’s first near real-time digital twin of a nuclear reactor. The virtual replica of the 5-Wth AGN-201 research reactor

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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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Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:51:43 +0000

A GE Vernova-led project, completed in just 10 months, is helping Taiwan’s efforts for a more reliable power supply, along with supporting the integration of renewable energy resources in the country. Taiwan

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SEIL Energy India: A Coal Plant Model for Performance and Sustainability

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:50:53 +0000

SEIL Energy India Limited, the only coal plant to win a POWER Top Plant award this year, stands out for its advanced supercritical technology, exceptional operational performance, and commitment to

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Attarat Power Plant Unlocks Domestic Energy Source for Jordan

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:49:59 +0000

Oil shale doesn’t fuel a lot of power plants around the world, but in Jordan, it’s a vital option, offering energy security and independence. The success of the Attarat Power Plant in capitalizing on this

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Peak Performance: APS’s Virtual Power Plant Saves Big During Brutal Heatwave

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:48:12 +0000

Through its innovative virtual power plant (VPP), Arizona Public Service (APS) harnessed smart home devices to save 138 MW during a historic heatwave, shifting peak demand and proving critical for grid

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A Refined Approach to Onsite Power Generation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:47:49 +0000

The Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota added a 45-MW solar power array to support the facility’s supply of electricity, reaping the benefits of reduced costs, lower emissions, and more. Owners of commercial and

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Viking Link: The Epic Build of the World’s Longest Onshore and Subsea HVDC Interconnector

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:45:11 +0000

A marvel of modern engineering, Viking Link—the world’s longest onshore and subsea interconnector—began commercial operations in December 2023. The project garners POWER’s inaugural Transmission and

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