POWER Digest [June 2023]

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:29:34 +0000

KEPCO Wants to Extend Operations of Two Reactors. Japanese utility Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEPCO) in April asked Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) for permission to extend the lifespan of Units 3

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New Tech Highlights Innovation, Spurs Growth in Wind Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:29:20 +0000

Onshore, offshore, and up in the air—the power of wind is evident in the changing energy landscape. Advancements in wind power technology are many, with developers in both the onshore and offshore sectors

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Growth Slows, but U.S. Renewable Energy Installs at Third-Highest Level in 2022

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 15:11:12 +0000

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) in a new report said installations of energy storage, along with wind and solar power capacity, were at the third-highest level on record in […]

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Saudi Arabia Group Supports Renewables, Hydrogen Projects in Uzbekistan

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 16:47:10 +0000

A Saudi Arabian energy group has signed agreements with officials from Uzbekistan to help the latter country increase its use of renewable energy resources and develop production of green hydrogen. […]

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Hitachi, Quanta Will Build Major U.S. Transmission Line

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 04 May 2023 16:12:09 +0000

A massive wind power project in New Mexico will include a transmission line to deliver the installation’s electricity across the southwestern U.S. Pattern Energy Group, a California company that develops […]

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Europe Ramps Renewables, Looks for New Gas to Reduce Reliance on Russia

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:18:13 +0000

European countries have moved quickly to adopt new energy sources after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Governments have reduced imports of Russian-produced energy, with demand for natural gas

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Utilizing Data Is Key for Top Grid, Power Plant Performance

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:14:03 +0000

The wealth of data available for today’s power generators is supporting more efficient electricity production, and more reliability and resiliency for the grid. There are many reasons utilities and power

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POWER Digest [May 2023]

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:11:41 +0000

European Grid Operator Secures 22 GW of HVDC Projects. European transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT will lead a charge to install 11 2-GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems by 2031. A long-term

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Effects of Evolving NatCat Risks on Reliability and Insurability of Renewable Assets

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:09:58 +0000

News on extreme weather events in the U.S. report an increase in both frequency and size over the last couple of years, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, convective storms, flash floods, hurricanes, […]

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DTE Energy Boosts Renewable Energy Portfolio with Major Michigan Wind Farm

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:27:00 +0000

Midwestern utility DTE Energy announced its 225-MW Meridian Wind Park project has entered commercial operation. The group on April 18 said the wind farm, located in Merrill and spanning parts […]

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