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Nuclear
Chinese Officials Look at Converting Old Coal Plants to Nuclear Power Stations
A Chinese state-owned energy infrastructure group has proposed a decarbonization plan that would increase the country’s use of nuclear power. The China Energy Engineering Group Co. (CEEC) is studying ways to convert retiring coal-fired power facilities into nuclear power plants, according to recent research reports.
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Hydro
Voith Completes Second Turbine Upgrade at New Zealand Hydropower Station
A global technology company focused on the hydropower sector has completed another turbine upgrade at the Roxburgh Hydropower Station in New Zealand.
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Nuclear
Restart of Indian Point Nuclear Plant? ‘Yes,’ Says Holtec Official
A 2-GW nuclear power plant in New York State that was shut down in 2021 could be restarted, an official with Holtec International said. The Indian Point station, which sits near the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York, is the latest among a handful of shuttered U.S. nuclear power facilities being considered for reopening as […]
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GAS POWER Direct—September 10, 2025
POWER Magazine Why POWER? Gas Power Jobs White Papers Webinars Events Store September 9, 2025 Mitsubishi Will Double Gas Turbine Production as Demand Grows Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is prepared to double its production capacity for gas turbines within the next two years as demand for the technology continues […]
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Solar
Italian Power Group Brings Initial Phase of First U.S. Project Online in Colorado
An Italy-based independent power producer has brought its first U.S. project online. ContourGlobal, headquartered in Milan, on September 4 announced the state of commercial operation for Black Hollow Sun I, the 185-MW first phase of a solar power project in Severance, Colorado.
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Energy Storage
LS Energy Solutions Brings California Energy Storage Installation Online
A leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions announced the start of commercial operation for a project in Imperial County, California. LS Energy Solutions (LS-ES) on September 4 said its Big Rock 200-MW/400-MWh site, which was developed in partnership with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF), is the company’s largest energy storage installation to date and its first for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid.
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Renewables
Minnesota Regulators Approve Permit for Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Project
A California-based renewable energy group said a Minnesota solar-plus-storage project is being supported by state regulators. Primergy on September 4 said its Northern Crescent Solar + Storage installation has unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for a site permit.
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Renewables
Group Notes ‘Concerning Signs’ For Clean Energy as Feds Create Chaos
A leading trade association for the clean energy industry said its data shows growth in U.S. renewable energy deployments is slowing at a significant rate, as the Trump administration continues to adopt policies aimed at limiting the sector.
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Gas
Mitsubishi Will Double Gas Turbine Production as Demand Grows
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is prepared to double its production capacity for gas turbines within the next two years as demand for the technology continues to increase. Eisaku Ito, the company’s CEO, on August 29 said turbine orders are growing rapidly as demand for equipment rises, in part due to the need for more power […]
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Top Plant
Reclaimed Coal Mine Shines Spotlight on Innovative Solar System
A long-dormant coal mine waste site in Pennsylvania has new life, providing solar power to the local community thanks to a groundbreaking tracking system enabling installation across challenging terrain.