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Power


The POWER Interview: European Group Building Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors

Advancements in nuclear power technology have brought several new companies into the sector, many of them working on innovative reactor designs and fuels to move the industry forward. One of…



Major Wind Farm at Arizona Cattle Ranch Comes Online

AES Corp. has announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm in Arizona, a project sited on one of the state’s oldest working…


Fusion Energy Projects Get Boost from DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first round of awardees of the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program. The program is the latest in a series of efforts designed to…


Dutch Officials Set Funding for Nuclear Power Program

Government officials in the Netherlands have earmarked more than $350 million to fund further development of nuclear energy in the country, including extending the operating license of the 485-MW Borssele…


A Long Time Coming: Rawhide Unit 1 Is Coal Users’ Group Plant of the Year

[caption id="attachment_191899" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Courtesy: Platte River Power Authority (Platte River)[/caption] After years of upgrade and retrofit projects, and a keen focus on safety and continuous improvement, the Coal Users’…


Improving the U.S. Electric Power Grid: Mitigating Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Operation

The U.S. power grid has many vulnerabilities, but power companies, with additional support from the government, are investing in the system and enhancing its operation through new innovative technology. The…