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NRG Energy to Sell Texas Nuclear Plant Stake to Constellation in $1.75B Power Move
Constellation Energy, the largest nuclear generator in the U.S., will take over NRG Energy’s 44% ownership stake in the 2.6-GW South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STP), a nuclear power…
 
Unit 3 at Vogtle Nuclear Plant Reaches 100% Power Output
Georgia Power officials said Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle has reached 100% power output, as the first reactor in a two-unit expansion at the site in Waynesboro, Georgia, nears commercial…
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…
 
OTEC, a Long-Stalled Baseload Ocean Power Technology, Is Seeing a Swell
A project to deploy a 1.5-MW commercial-scale ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform in the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe by 2025 has gained a key design certification. The crucial
Japan Moving Forward on Nuclear Accident Tolerant Fuels
Efforts by Japanese nuclear fuel manufacturers to develop accident tolerant fuel (ATF) materials are making progress, and their commercialization is currently expected between 2030 and 2035 after key
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U.S. Power Sector Trade Groups Flag Critical Electrical Steel Crunch
Nine trade groups—including four representing the power sector—have urged the Biden administration to prioritize actions that support the domestic production of electrical steel, warning that shortages are contributing to “significant…
New Technologies Are Making Nuclear Energy Safer and More Efficient
It’s been nearly seven decades since the first nuclear power station began operating. Thanks to digital transformation, this form of energy generation has never been safer—or more efficient. While the
Major Battery Plant to Support EVs Announced for Georgia
The market for U.S. manufacturing of batteries for the electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to grow. The latest announcement comes from South Korea-based LG Energy Solution (LGES), which together with…
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The POWER Interview: Using AI to Optimize the Power Grid
There is a continued push in the power generation sector to make the industry more efficient through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data science. Several companies…
Hydro, Gas Projects Aim to Bolster Cameroon's Electricity Supply
A new hydroelectric dam in Cameroon is expected to begin producing power by the end of this year, with commercial operation beginning in 2024, according to an official with the…
Don’t Neglect Round-Trip Efficiency and Cost of Charging When Considering Levelized Cost of Storage
The world is moving toward renewable sources for electricity generation in an attempt to reduce fossil-fuel reliance. But wind and solar can’t provide a consistent flow of power 24/7, and…
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Improving the U.S. Electric Power Grid: Mitigating Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Operation

New Tech Highlights Innovation, Spurs Growth in Wind Energy

Inertia and the Power Grid: Should We Be Worried About System Stability?

Reducing Operational Constraints and Emissions by Increasing Flexible Energy Capacity

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Restoring Power Plants to Dependable Peak Efficiency

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Rethinking Energy Reliability with Modern Power Systems

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New Report Highlights Where Federal Funding for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Could Have the Most Impact

Honeywell Unveils Honeywell Forge for Buildings, Expands Sustainability-Focused Applications

GE Hitachi Set to Transfer Ownership of Closed Vallecitos Nuclear Plant

Groups Break Ground on TVA Solar Farms

Hy Stor Energy Submits Formal Application to U.S. DOE for Funding to Develop Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen Production and Storage at Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub

Arevon Completes Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar Power Plant in Clark County, Nevada
 
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