People in the power industry understand inertia and its importance to grid stability. As large thermal power plants and other inertia-providing units are replaced with renewable resources that provide no […] The […]
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The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition
As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives. […] The […]
Decarbonization Whiplash Prompts a Power Sector Recalibration
What happens when a political U-turn suddenly upends years of decarbonization strategy? As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to dismantle key clean energy tax credits, POWER examines how utilities […] The […]
Did California Break the Law While Cutting Rooftop Solar Subsidies
California was the leader for solar power installations in the USA for years. No other state compared, including in terms of rooftop solar power installations. Part of this was due to a […]
U.S. Energy Secretary Pushes Back on the EIA’s Oil Decline Narrative
Energy Secretary Chris Wright does not expect U.S. crude oil production to decline in 2026, although the Energy Information Administration forecast such a development. “That is a projection — we don’t know […]
Why investors remain bullish on US renewables
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could slash clean energy tax credits but long-term backers in the sector are not spooked via Financial Times – Energy https://ift.tt/AaTBg5H
Iraq’s Economy on Edge Due to High Oil Income Dependence
Iraq is on the brink of an economic breakdown as OPEC’s second-largest producer continues to rely mostly on oil exports for federal government revenues, analysts warned on Monday after official data showed […]
The POWER Interview: Advanced Technologies Support Microgrid Movement
Microgrids have grown in importance as the need for a reliable and resilient supply of power has grown. The technology has proven itself for a variety of commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, […]
Tariffs to spike power generation costs: reports
Dive Brief: Import tariffs could raise battery costs for U.S. utility-scale energy storage installations by more than 50% and make the United States the world’s most expensive solar market, Wood Mackenzie said […]
MISO resource outlook improves; surplus expected next summer
Dive Brief: The Midcontinent Independent System Operator appears to have adequate power supplies for its next planning year, which starts June 2026 — an improvement from a year ago, according to a survey […]
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