Power
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Gas
South Korea’s First ‘K-Gas Turbine’ Begins Commercial Operation
Marking a significant inroad to establish a South Korean foothold in the world’s gas turbine technology market, heavy industrial company Doosan Enerbility this summer began commercial operation of its first
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Nuclear
Planning Is Key to Successful Nuclear Refueling Outages
U.S. nuclear power plants typically refuel every 18 to 24 months. Refueling outages normally occur in the spring and fall of the year when demand for electricity is at its lowest. The Energy Information
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Gas
Austin Energy Power Production Cable Defects
Between 2022 and 2023, Sand Hill Energy Center encountered two serious defects in cabling, one of which resulted in an arc fault. These were surprises and have led the team to consider inspections and testing
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Solar
AusNet Embraces Data-Driven Storm Impact Modeling
Power companies must respond to outages caused by extreme weather events. Having accurate predictions concerning the severity of impending storms can ensure companies are prepared with the right resources on
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Commentary
Building Energy Transmission Takes Time—Batteries Can Fill the Gap
California’s summertime energy challenges are well-documented. While energy shortfalls appear less likely in 2023, thanks to the series of atmospheric rivers that drenched the Golden State this winter, we
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Legal & Regulatory
Streamlined Permitting Key to California’s Floating Offshore Wind Development
Earlier this year the Biden administration hosted its inaugural Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit, showcasing the efforts of federal departments to work with state, tribal, industry, and other interests to
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T&D
How the Energy Transition Is Impacting the Transformers Market
Power grids around the world require upgrades to accommodate growth and incorporate new clean energy resources. Transformers are a necessary component in the modernization. Estimates suggest hundreds of
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News and Notes
POWER Digest [September 2023]
Indian USC Coal Plant, First Transnational Power Project, Begins Operation. Indian independent power producer Adani Power on July 12 began full commercial operation of the coal-fired 1,600-MW Godda Ultra
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- power purchase agreement
- Godda Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant
- zero carbon
- transnational power project
- nuclear reactor
- 400-kV double-circuit transmission system
- flue gas desulfurization
- coal-fired generation
- decarbonization
- National Energy Master Plan
- Germany
- Uniper
- Kansai Electric Power Co.
- Japan
- net-zero
- Takahama 1
- Renewable energy
- Norfolk Boreas offshore wind project
- Bangladesh
- Indian USC Coal Plant
- UK Contracts for Difference.
- Vattenfall
- First Transnational Power Project
- Adani Power
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Energy Storage
Major Austrian Utility Optimizing Energy Storage with Battery Analytics Software
Many utilities are recognizing that battery energy storage is a critical part of the transition to cleaner forms of power generation. This is especially true in Europe, where many countries have adopted
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Wind
Texas Adding to U.S.-Leading Renewable Portfolio with 200-MW RWE Wind Farm
A 200-MW onshore wind farm project is under construction in Texas, an installation that will add to the state’s U.S.-leading renewable energy portfolio. RWE, a German multinational energy provider, on August 31 said the Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm is being built in Foard County. The company said it the project will increase RWE’s installed wind […]
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