The headwinds facing producers in the Permian, the Eagle Ford and other shale plays are trimming the valuations of oil and gas assets and making it easier for deep-pocketed acquirers and private-equity-backed […]
Bangladesh forced to shut biggest coal units in heatwave due to lack of coal
Bangladesh has been forced to shut both units of its biggest coal-fired power plant due to a lack of coal, as the country swelters through yet more power outages during heatwave conditions. […]
Off-Grid Solar Brings Hope To Remote Villages
Electricity is a convenience that is often taken for granted, since it is all around us. It can be found everywhere in our everyday lives, our homes, vehicles, phones, our work. Almost […]
Don’t Neglect Round-Trip Efficiency and Cost of Charging When Considering Levelized Cost of Storage
The world is moving toward renewable sources for electricity generation in an attempt to reduce fossil-fuel reliance. But wind and solar can’t provide a consistent flow of power 24/7, and grid operators […]
The superhero utilities desperately need: AI-powered cyber-physical security
In recent years there has been a significant uptick in physical attacks on substations and grid infrastructure, posing a major threat to the reliability and security of our power grids. These attacks […]
The POWER Interview: Using AI to Optimize the Power Grid
There is a continued push in the power generation sector to make the industry more efficient through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data science. Several companies are working […]
Companies Lash Out At SEC’s Proposed Scope 3 Rules
A new climate-risk disclosure rule that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to finalize this year is dividing companies, industries, and lawmakers. SEC’s proposed rules to “Enhance and Standardize […]
“This is nuts:” European power prices go negative as springtime renewables soar
Balmy springtime weather across Europe and growing renewable energy capacity has led to multiple days of negative wholesale power prices across the continent, highlighting the need for increased energy storage capacity. A […]
The Problem With Converting CO2 Back Into Fuel
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie researchers are working through the clogging problem in CO2 electrolysis. The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide can be converted into useful hydrocarbons by electrolysis. The design of […]
Finland’s Electricity Prices Fall Below Zero
Surging hydroelectric power, new nuclear reactors online, and an influx of solar and wind capacity additions sent electricity prices in Finland below zero on Wednesday, in a stark reversal from last year […]
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