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News
Understanding How Securitization Can Help with Power Plant Retirements
Power companies across the nation are being pressured to retire fossil-fueled power plants and transition to cleaner energy resources. But many existing fossil plants have not been completely paid off or
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Trends
POWER Digest [March 2023]
Pakistan Begins Commercial Operation of 1.3-GW Coal Plant. Pakistan on Feb. 7 began commercial operation of a 1.3-GW coal-fired power plant in the Thar Desert in Sindh province, southern Pakistan. The project
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Power
Cyber Resilience for Wind Power Installations
A tailored approach to evaluating and implementing benefit-based cybersecurity technologies for wind power plants. Recent research and development (R&D) have provided insights into cybersecurity strategies and business cases for cybersecurity investments. These findings will help renewable sector entities tailor an approach to evaluating and implementing cybersecurity technologies for wind power plants. A Cyber Resilient Reference […]
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Gas
An Unplanned Outage, an Unconventional Plan, and a Global Collaboration
When problems strike and normal supply channels are constrained, it can be advantageous to consider alternatives. The Rocksavage plant in the UK found needed parts at a station in Argentina and was able to get
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Gas
Protecting Gas Turbines from High Temperatures, Humidity, and Dust
Gas turbines require high-quality air to operate reliably. However, increasing temperatures and reduced rainfall are increasing the frequency of dust storms in many parts of the world. In these circumstances
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Commentary
America—and the World—Needs More Nuclear Power
Nuclear energy is making a comeback—at home in America and worldwide. The 118th Congress presents new opportunities to make sure America leads the world on this crucial clean energy technology. The drumbeat
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Legal & Regulatory
Renewables Need More Domestic Production of Minerals
Climate legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions up to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, has shifted the already critical need for domestic minerals into
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Energy Storage
Improve Electric Grid Resilience Through Integration of Energy Storage at EV Charging Stations
By 2030, it’s expected that half of U.S. car sales will be electric, and while this is a positive step forward in transportation decarbonization, this change also comes with challenges and concerns
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Cybersecurity
Modernizing Cybersecurity Practices Within Utilities
The utility industry needs to be prepared to adapt at this time of uncertainty and change, rising prices, and international turmoil. However, it is becoming more challenging to comply with regulations and
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Power
Marnie Surfaceblow: When Theory Becomes Practice, Rely on Practical Experience as a Foundation
As new energy technologies are employed to solve today’s renewable energy challenges, think flexibly while relying upon established safety measures. “Is this your first time in the Philippines, ma’am?”