Transformative, Next-Gen Grid Control Technologies Get $42M in Federal Funding

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:11:32 +0000

On the grid level, interfaces typically consist of modules, which are made up of semiconductor-driven or semiconductor-controlled devices. Source: POWER/Generated with AI ∙ November 21, 2023 at 7:26 PM

The Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated a new “enabling” pathway to achieve and sustain a dramatic transformation of the nation’s evolving grid—through its power electronics fabric, with the realization […]

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Germany Restarts Coal-Fired Generation to Support Winter Power Supply

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:40:52 +0000

Government officials in Germany have approved a plan to bring some shuttered coal-fired power plants back online in an effort to avoid energy shortages this winter. Cabinet members on Oct. […]

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Geothermal: Hydrocarbon Sector’s Evolution to Own the Energy Revolution

Credit to Author: Igor Kocis| Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:31:34 +0000

In the common global quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources, traditional oil and gas producers are beginning to focus on alternative sources. Geothermal is emerging as one of the […]

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Microsoft Has Deal to Buy Fusion Power from Helion

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 15:46:40 +0000

Software giant Microsoft on May 10 announced it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with nuclear fusion startup Helion Energy to buy electricity from Helion as soon as 2028. […]

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Utilizing Data Is Key for Top Grid, Power Plant Performance

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 04:14:03 +0000

The wealth of data available for today’s power generators is supporting more efficient electricity production, and more reliability and resiliency for the grid. There are many reasons utilities and power

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World Bank Group Financing West Africa Power Project

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:30:16 +0000

An agency associated with the World Bank will finance installation of solar and hydropower systems, and support related transmission and distribution infrastructure, to provide more electricity to areas of West Africa. The World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) is investing $311 million into the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), an initiative designed […]

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The POWER Interview: What Energy Consumers Want from Utilities

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:09:47 +0000

EY earlier this month released the findings from its Energy Consumer Survey 2022. The report is “focused on how energy impacts the lifestyles and wallets of consumers,” according to the company. EY is the trade name for Ernst & Young, the multinational professional services group headquartered in London, UK. The report is based on a […]

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The POWER Interview: How Solar Can Solve the C&I Power Puzzle

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 14:16:00 +0000

Commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises rely on their power supply. Many facilities, such as hospitals, federal institutions, and military bases—those considered mission critical—have long been at the forefront of finding solutions to keep their lights on. In today’s world, the need for reliable and resilient power is critical for a wide range of industries. Uninterrupted […]

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US Offshore Wind Says The Quiet Part Out Loud: Fossil Fuel Is Toast

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 02 May 2022 14:49:43 +0000

floating offshore wind turbines US CA WA ORThe US has barely tapped into its offshore wind resources, but the wheels are in motion and the stage is set for floating turbine technology to play a lead role.

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