Large power grids are among the most complicated machines humans have ever devised. Different generators produce power at various times and at various costs. A generator might fail and another fills the […]
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices. via NYT > Business > Energy & Environment […]
Germany’s latest PV tender registers lowest prices since 2019
Interest in German ground-mounted auctions continues to be strong, as it ended up being twice oversubscribed with 524 bids and a total volume of 4,708MW. Previous ground-mounted tenders have had a similar […]
Pushback Begins Against Trump’s Oil Agenda
President Trump declared a national energy emergency as soon as he took office. The declaration had the goal of facilitating growth in energy supply or, as Trump likes to call it “Drill, […]
Australia’s oldest commercial wind farm to close as cost of repowering is too high
In a first clue as to what might be the future for some ageing wind farms sites, renewable energy company Pacific Blue says it will not repower the country’s first commercial wind […]
Wärtsilä introduces engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance
Wärtsilä introduces engine to balance renewables and improve power plant performance Published by Abby Butler, Editorial Assistant Energy Global, Monday, 10 February 2025 10:30 Wärtsilä has launched its W46TS engine which can […]
Creating a Successful Utility Workforce Succession Plan
Succession planning is a priority in the utility industry as an aging workforce, changing technologies, and turnover reshape the sector. The utility sector faces unique challenges, striving for seamless The post Creating […]
Software, Hardware, Innovation All Needed to Upgrade the Power Grid
Enhancing the transmission and distribution of electricity is a priority to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply, as demand increases and grid challenges mount. Providing more electricity to meet The post […]
The Evolving State of Power Plant O&M
As power plants confront aging infrastructure, surging demand, and the sweeping changes of rapid electrification, operations and maintenance (O&M) are being redefined to tackle unprecedented challenges and The post The Evolving State […]
The POWER Interview: Enhancing Reliability of the U.S. Power System
Designing, building, and maintaining the network of power transmission lines and associated infrastructure that delivers electricity across the U.S. is a complex task. It involves disparate components, from thermal power […] The […]