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Energy Storage
Flywheel Energy Storage Technology Transforms Port Operations
The Port of Rotterdam (PoR) is working to future-proof operations, aiming to be a CO2 neutral port in 2050. These ambitions align with plans made by port tenants, such as Rhenus Logistics. They, and other companies like them, are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by transitioning to an all-electric port operation. New technologies and innovations […]
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Legal & Regulatory
Avoiding Pitfalls in Power and Energy Construction Projects
Power and energy construction projects face unique challenges that make effective risk allocation critical to their success. A well-crafted contract serves as the foundation for managing these risks, helping
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Commentary
The Time to Scale Up Geothermal Energy in Europe Is Now
We’re at a pivotal moment for geothermal energy in Europe, a clean, homegrown source of power, heating, and cooling. The signs are clear: interest from both politicians and investors is rising. In fact, there are numerous signals that now is the time to truly scale up geothermal energy in Europe. COMMENTARY Ever since Russia’s full-scale […]
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Gas
Direct Injection SCRs Lower Cost of NOx and CO Removal at Data Centers
In a 2023 report, McKinsey & Company projected 35 GW of new power will be needed for data centers in the U.S. by 2030. This forecast doubled the required power consumption from data servers, up from 17 GW in 2022. The explosive growth in data center infrastructure driven by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) is […]
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Renewables
Geothermal Turbines: Harnessing Earth’s Heat for Sustainable Energy
Geothermal energy is the heat originating from beneath the Earth’s surface. It can be utilized for various purposes, such as electricity generation, heating, and cooling. Geothermal power plants harness this heat to produce electricity, with turbines playing a key role in converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy. Geothermal […]
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Connected Plant
Battery Intelligence Management System: An Innovative Solution for ESS Safety
Energy storage systems (ESS) are critical for grid stability as renewable energy adoption accelerates, but safety concerns have emerged due to fire hazards in lithium-ion batteries. Korea Electric Power
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Energy Storage
Second-Life EV Batteries: The Future of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
Does it really make sense to manufacture new batteries for energy storage systems when a much better alternative is already available? How second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries can enhance energy
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Renewables
The Engine of Geothermal Power: The Role of Synchronous Generators and Induction Motors
Geothermal power offers a stable, continuous source of renewable energy that could help power millions of homes while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. As governments worldwide pursue sustainability goals
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Legal & Regulatory
AI Boom Reshapes Power Landscape as Data Centers Drive Historic Demand Growth
The power industry was once considered slow-moving and perhaps even boring. That is no longer the case as technology has expanded and power demand projections skyrocket. New reports released by analysts at
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Legal & Regulatory
What Comes Next for Carbon Capture in the Power Industry?
Policy upheavals have cast uncertainty over the future of carbon capture and storage in the power sector, though its momentum is widely expected to continue. In November 2024, the Global CCS Institute, an