Talen, PJM Reach Agreement to Keep 2 GW of Coal, Oil Generation Online for Reliability in Maryland
Talen Energy has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection, the Maryland Public Service Commission, Maryland electric utilities, consumer representatives, and the Sierra Club to extend operations at its 1.3-GW coal-fired […] The post Talen, PJM Reach Agreement to Keep 2 GW of Coal, Oil Generation Online for Reliability in Maryland appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S. Energy Independence—Let’s Recycle Our Nuclear Waste
As an energy veteran with decades at the Department of Energy, I’ve witnessed the highs and lows of nuclear power in America. Now, with President Trump back in office, there’s […] The post U.S. Energy Independence—Let’s Recycle Our Nuclear Waste appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Lightbridge, Oklo to Explore Co-Located Advanced Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facilities
Two much-watched advanced nuclear fuel technology companies—Oklo and Lightbridge—will consider co-locating their commercial metallic fuel fabrication facilities to explore synergies and potentially accelerate innovation across the nuclear supply chain. Under […] The post Lightbridge, Oklo to Explore Co-Located Advanced Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Plug Power Gets $1.7 Billion Loan Guarantee From DOE to Produce Hydrogen Fuel
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) has continued to announce billions of dollars of loan guarantees to energy companies in the final days of the Biden administration, including for upgrades […] The post Plug Power Gets $1.7 Billion Loan Guarantee From DOE to Produce Hydrogen Fuel appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands
Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative “phased energy model” that will combine natural gas and nuclear […] The post Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Sweden Begins Construction on World’s Second Deep Geological Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel
Sweden has broken ground on its final repository for spent nuclear fuel (SNF)—a milestone reached after 40 years of research and development—making it the world’s second deep geological repository (DGR) […] The post Sweden Begins Construction on World’s Second Deep Geological Repository for Spent Nuclear Fuel appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Mobile Solutions Are Transforming Utility Network Operations
The electric power sector is undergoing a digital transformation with mobile applications playing a crucial role by enabling real-time data sharing and more efficient grid management. Innovative technology is The post How Mobile Solutions Are Transforming Utility Network Operations appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Texas Coal Plant Will Convert to Solar Plus Storage with Help of Fed Funding
San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECI), a not-for-profit generation and transmission rural electric cooperative located in Atascosa County, Texas, was awarded more than $1.4 billion through the U.S. Department of […] The post Texas Coal Plant Will Convert to Solar Plus Storage with Help of Fed Funding appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How Successful SCADA Implementation Improves Efficiency, Uptime, and Safety
Boiler systems play a crucial role across industrial, institutional, commercial, and other large-scale facilities. The systems are often complex and require meticulous oversight to ensure optimal performance and safety. This […] The post How Successful SCADA Implementation Improves Efficiency, Uptime, and Safety appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Incoming Administration Must Focus on Cybersecurity Policies That Protect the Energy Sector
COMMENTARY As the incoming administration prepares its list of priorities once President-elect Trump is sworn in for a second term on Jan. 20, 2025, it is a national security imperative […] The post The Incoming Administration Must Focus on Cybersecurity Policies That Protect the Energy Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.
