Baseload Power Doesn’t Make Sense Anymore

Credit to Author: George Harvey| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:18:55 +0000

The compelling complaint about baseload power is that while it did save money in the past, it doesn’t any more. Sun and wind are cheaper than this “cheap” power source, AND backup battery power is cheaper than the backup plants needed for baseload power.

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U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:58:20 +0000

The winter heating season, which is often defined as November through March in the U.S., is coming to an end with natural gas inventories 37% above the five-year average, according […]

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Community Solar Projects Bring Renewable Energy to the Masses

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:43:10 +0000

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that community solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens, is a distributed solar energy deployment model that allows customers to buy […]

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The POWER Interview: IRA’s Impact on Solar’s Evolution

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:57:18 +0000

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie’s recent report on solar power installations said the U.S. installed a record 32.4 GW of new solar generation capacity in 2023, […]

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Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:35 +0000

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency

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Understanding Future Prospects for Hydrogen, Energy Storage, and Renewables

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:33 +0000

The world is undergoing a remarkable energy transition. Clean power systems are in high demand, offering a bright future for hydrogen and renewables. However, energy storage projects that may look promising

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POWER Digest [March 2024]

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:10:42 +0000

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW Coastal

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Enter This Raffle For A Rivian R1S Or R1T & Support Solar Advocacy At The Same Time

Credit to Author: Industry Sponsor| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:12:09 +0000

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Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:10:53 +0000

Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had […]

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The POWER Interview: Heliene CEO Touts Support for U.S. Solar Manufacturing

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:59:03 +0000

Several solar power equipment manufacturing companies are building factories in the U.S., with many of those groups saying the investments are due to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) […]

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