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Congress Approves Ban on Imports of Enriched Uranium From Russia
by Sonal Patel on May 2, 2024 at 7:22 pm
The U.S. Senate on April 30 passed—by unanimous consent—a bill to ban imports of unirradiated low-enriched uranium (LEU) produced in Russia. The […]
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Federal Policies and Incentives Drive Demand for American-Made Solar Power Modules
by Aaron Larson on May 1, 2024 at 10:11 am
The U.S. was one of the world leaders in solar equipment manufacturing a few decades ago, but then the Chinese stole the show. Now, however, American companies […]
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Five Dynamic Factors Reshaping the Power Sector Supply Chain
by Sonal Patel on May 1, 2024 at 10:10 am
The shift to clean energy is triggering growing concerns about the sustainability, resilience, and integration of the power sector’s complex supply […]
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China Brings High-Elevation Hydropower Project Online
by Darrell Proctor on May 1, 2024 at 10:09 am
The first unit of one of the world’s highest-elevation hydropower plants began operating in China in April. China Energy said the Maerdang hydropower […]
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Global First: JERA, IHI Launch Testing of Fuel Ammonia at Coal Power Plant
by Sonal Patel on May 1, 2024 at 10:08 am
Japanese firms JERA and IHI Corp. have launched the world’s first large-volume fuel ammonia demonstration testing at JERA’s 1-GW Unit 4 of its […]
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How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids
by Aaron Larson on May 1, 2024 at 10:07 am
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. solar industry installed 32.4 GWdc of capacity in 2023, a remarkable 51% […]
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Plant Operators Know Importance of Pumps and Piping Systems
by Darrell Proctor on May 1, 2024 at 10:06 am
Efficiency, safety, and providing support for optimal performance are key considerations when choosing equipment to move water and fuels through a power plant. […]
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Eaton Among Groups Supporting Microgrid Buildout in Puerto Rico
by Darrell Proctor on May 1, 2024 at 10:05 am
Companies operating in Puerto Rico have paid particular attention to the reliability and resiliency of their power supply after a series of major hurricanes […]
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Marnie Surfaceblow: Maya Bucks the Trends
by Una Nowling, PE on May 1, 2024 at 10:04 am
Big data holds many secrets to help operate your power plant safer and more efficiently. But are you really seeing the entire landscape of your problem? […]
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POWER Digest [May 2024]
by POWER on May 1, 2024 at 10:03 am
IRENA: 70% Global Renewable Deployment Led by Asia in 2023. Global renewable deployment over 2023 reached a total capacity of 3,870 GW—a new record in […]
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DOE launches credit program to help preserve nation’s nuclear fleet
by Kevin Clark on February 14, 2022 at 9:50 pm
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input on a newly established $6 billion program aimed at supporting the continued operation of U.S. nuclear […]
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ERCOT: What’s changed since Uri and what weaknesses remain
by Clarion Energy Content Directors on February 14, 2022 at 7:09 pm
Everyone agrees Winter Storm Uri was a wake-up call. While the ERCOT grid operated successfully through Winter Storm Landon, some work remains to ensure the […]
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Duke Energy aims to double renewable energy capacity by 2030, phase out coal by 2035
by John Engel on February 14, 2022 at 3:54 pm
The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting […]
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Family, data and power generation: A conversation with CPS Energy’s Melanie Green
by Kevin Clark on February 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Melanie Green is currently Sr. Director of Power Generation at CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas. […]
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How Duke Energy addresses attemperator issues
by Clarion Energy Content Directors on February 11, 2022 at 12:00 pm
When combined cycle plants are run at low loads, problems often arise with overspray from attemperators using traditional mechanical atomization. To […]
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People on the Move
by Clarion Energy Content Directors on February 11, 2022 at 9:56 am
The latest job change announcements from the electric power and cleantech sectors. CMS Energy named Tonya Berry as SVP of Transformation and Engineering. She […]
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Largest US public power company launches new nuclear program
by Associated Press on February 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm
The largest public power company in the U.S. is launching a program to develop and fund new small modular nuclear reactors as part of its strategy to […]
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GE to sell part of its nuclear business to EDF, which aims to ramp up construction
by Kevin Clark on February 10, 2022 at 8:59 pm
GE and EDF signed an exclusive agreement for EDF to acquire part of GE Steam Power’s nuclear power business. […]
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Minnesota regulators approve Xcel Energy’s new additions, retirements
by Kevin Clark on February 9, 2022 at 9:30 pm
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s 2019 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), which guides the utility’s direction over […]
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Hydrogen incentives get cold reception in New Mexico
by Associated Press on February 9, 2022 at 3:33 pm
A panel of state legislators rejected a bill that would have provided new financial incentives in New Mexico for the hydrogen fuel that is derived from natural […]
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