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Governments Look to Expand Nuclear Power Through SMRs
Advancements in small modular reactor (SMR) technology are being supported by government investment within several countries, including the U.S. and the UK, as SMRs are increasingly seen as a way to take
 
5 Reactors Connected to the Grid, 5 Removed in 2020
Nuclear power capacity continues to grow worldwide, as larger reactors are added to the grid while smaller units are retired. Furthermore, uprates to some existing reactors have also added to…
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Renewable Energy Growth Continues
Wind and solar power capacity and generation have been growing steadily for years, as efforts to halt climate change and a desire for clean energy have gained public support around the world. As renewable
 
In Case You Missed It
12 Big Power Stories You May Have Missed in 2020
With COVID-19 filling the news throughout 2020, it’s very likely you missed some of the most important developments that occurred in the power sector this year. Here's a look at…
Rosatom Will Build SMR Project in Republic of Sakha
Russia's state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom has signed an agreement confirming its participation in construction of a small modular nuclear reactor project in the Russian Republic of Sakha. Officials from…
GE All-in to Fight Climate Change, Urges Accelerated Replacement of Coal Power
General Electric (GE) has taken a marked step to position itself in the global fight against climate change, advocating for immediate and effective power sector decarbonization through a replacement of…
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China Suffers Widespread Blackouts Amid Coal Supply Shortage
Provinces across China are reportedly grappling with crippling power shortages prompted by a surge in power demand from a stunning ramp up in industrial activity, an especially harsh winter, and…
Explosions Topple Smokestacks of Iconic Navajo Generating Station
Demolition of the Navajo Generating Station, a 2,400-MW coal-fired power plant that generated electricity for several cities in the U.S. Southwest, continued Dec. 18 as explosions brought down the facility's…
DOE Bans Utility Procurement of Chinese Equipment for Bulk Power System Security
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a “prohibition order” in line with President Trump’s May 2020 broad bulk power system (BPS) security executive order (EO 13920) that will ban…
New Generator Technology Cuts Emissions, Embraces Sustainability
The search for more efficient methods of power generation at a time when climate change is top of mind continues to foster innovation. A U.S. company is among the latest…
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FPL adds another 1.4 million solar panels to the Sunshine State with the completion of five new solar energy centers

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Entergy and Holtec File Request to Transfer Palisades Nuclear Plant Post-Shutdown

GE will supply GE’s 7HA.03, the World’s Largest, Most Efficient, Flexible 60 Hz gas turbine, to Support Heat and Power for Korea’s Administrative Capital Sejong City
 
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