Renewables
Renewables permitting has been ‘paralyzed’ by Trump â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
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Power Grid
California utility investigating ‘every possibility’ for cause of Eaton Fire, including its own equipment
Southern California Edison has submitted two letters to the California Public Utilities Commission updating its investigation into recent wildfires.
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Hydropower
Riding the wave: A Chernobyl survivor is going global with her simple tech that harnesses the motion of the ocean
Eco Wave Power CEO Inna Braverman shares her passion for wave power as her company prepares to celebrate its first U.S. installation.
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Renewables
Welcome to Factor This: Renewable Energy World, POWERGRID International, and Hydro Review reimagined
Factor This is the new consolidated masthead of three trusted energy industry publications: Renewable Energy World, POWERGRID International, and Hydro Review.
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New York dishes out millions for new hydropower allocations
Economic development awards to 20 firms will spur more than $940 million in capital investments and support 1,774 jobs in New York State.
Redefining microgrids: A vision for dynamic grid control
Erik Amundson, vice president of microgrid engineering and chief technology officer at OATI, provided insights into the evolving role of microgrids during the OATI Energy…
Legislature to again weigh whether clean energy credits are helping or harming Maine ratepayers
Republican lawmakers are seeking once again to repeal a utility program that they say is not only unnecessary for achieving climate goals, but is contributing…
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Trumpâs offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place
The Trump order creates uncertainty, delays and likely higher costs in the future.
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Residential solar company leveraging AI in new partnership
OpenSolarâs design software, including its automated AI design technology, is now available within the Sunnova Catalyst dealer platform.
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Virtual power plant company Leap recognizes opportunity in the PJM market
This expansion enables Leapâs technology partners with distributed energy resources in PJM territory to take advantage of new energy market revenue streams, while also boosting…
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New Jersey nixes plans for fourth wind farm award
The industry has been buffeted by a memorandum issued by President Donald Trump that ordered a pause to new and renewed offshore wind leases and permits, effectively freezing…
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BC Hydro launches ‘major’ seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam
This upgrade, with an estimated cost between $297 million to $379 million, is meant to help ensure Ladore Dam continues to hold and pass water…
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Welsh government backs Morlais tidal scheme with £8m
Owned and managed by Ynys Môn social enterprise Menter Môn, the Morlais tidal scheme will be operational from 2026 and will generate enough energy for…
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One of Serbia’s oldest hydropower systems is getting a face lift
The project, which is expected to begin in spring 2025, will aim to modernize and improve the output of the Vlasinske system.
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Swedish hydropower assets hold 4000MW capacity potential â study
Significant potential exists to increase capacity and balancing from existing Swedish hydropower plants, according to study findings from engineering advisory firm AFRY.
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Hydro developer eyes Ohio river for 28.5 MW locks and dam project
The RC Byrd Hydroelectric Project will leverage two decommissioned lock chambers at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam and feature two reinforced concrete powerhouses.
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Congress urged to reform TVA to improve transparency, decision making
As power demand rises, the utility board needs information from independent experts, says a renewable energy group.
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Alectra Utilities’ Vivek Somasundaram on building the control room of the future
Somasundaram will speak on the several key challenges utilities face when building the “control room of the future” at DTECH 2025.
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Case study: Tennessee cooperative detects hotspot in grid sensor pilot
Middle Tennessee Electric used Safegrid sensors to detect a hotspot and correct its cause before it triggered a power outage.
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Resilience through intelligence: AIâs impact on utility disaster readiness
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a key enabler of disaster resilience, offering utilities the ability to analyze real-time data, predict outcomes and act decisively…
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California wildfire fund at risk of depletion over possible utility link to Eaton Fire
S&P Global Ratings downgraded its outlook on Edison International and Southern California Edison this week over potential liabilities associated with recent wildfires.
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Hydropower
POWERGEN International â 2025
Power Engineering® is the official media partner for POWERGEN International. POWERGEN International® stands as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers.…
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Power Grid
DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DISTRIBUTECH® is the largest, most influential transmission and distribution event in the country, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power society. Our conference and exhibition offer a…
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DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
DISTRIBUTECH® 2025 | Dallas, TX, USA | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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May 27
Renewables
DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
Access to power has become the key driver of AI and data center growth, prompting the need for new solutions among utilities, developers and other…
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DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
DTECH | Data Centers and AI | San Jose, CA
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