POWERnews February 27, 2020
How Much Will Hydrogen-Based Power Cost?
Costs associated with 40 hydrogen technologies used in 35 applications, including for heat and power, could tumble dramatically over the next decade as the scale-up of hydrogen production, distribution, and…
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The Year Wind Surpassed Hydro as the Top Renewable in the U.S.
Annual wind power generation exceeded hydroelectric generation for the first time in 2019, according to data published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Feb. 26, making wind the…
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Exclusive: Why Oklo’s Demonstration of HALEU Could Be Groundbreaking for New Nuclear

In an exclusive interview, executives from Silicon Valley–based Oklo, a company Idaho National Laboratory (INL) chose this week to demonstrate the first-of-its-kind use of recycled high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel…

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Research Group: Energy Storage Market Will Hit $546 Billion by 2035
A new report from a global research, data, and analytics firm says the total market for energy storage will reach $546 billion in annual revenue over the next 15 years,…
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TECO Announces $800-Million Investment in New Solar
Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) on Feb. 19 said it plans to invest about $800 million to add another 600 MW of solar power generation capacity by year-end 2023. TECO on…
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15 Digitalization Game Changers in Power, Chemical Processing
Each year, the Connected Plant Conference, presented by POWER and Chemical Engineering, recognizes people who are in the front line of implementing digital technologies in the power and chemical process…
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The POWER Interview: Vicinity CEO Discusses District Energy
The rise of distributed, or decentralized, power generation has been supported by district energy, the generation from facilities and associated distribution networks supplying steam or hot water, chilled water, and…
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Tech Guru's Plan—Fight Climate Change with Nuclear Power
There’s widespread debate over whether nuclear power should be a player in the path toward addressing climate change. Industry analysts say nuclear is key to zero-emission power generation; even some…
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Energy Storage—A Trillion-Dollar Holy Grail
The science of renewable energy is remarkable—the ability to harness nature to magically power our modern world is a seductive vision. And yet, the actual business of renewable energy is…
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Using Self-Service Analytics to Improve Power Plant Efficiency

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Industry Press Releases
GTC Announces Major Worldwide Expansion in Power Generation Industry; Offering Control Solutions for Additional Manufacturers While Still Serving GE Legacy Clients

esVolta Secures $140 Million Credit Facility for Portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Projects

More renewable energy options available under Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage

Doosan Skoda Power Will Modernize Turbines in Slovak Nuclear Plant

Charah Solutions Awarded Large-Scale Ash Marketing and Landfill Operations Contract by Entergy Utility Companies for Plants in Arkansas and Louisiana

California Terminates Plan for Southern California Gas-Fired Power Plant
 
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