Energy management
Researchers at Tianjin University have shed new light on the role of household loads in virtual power plants, according to a study published in the journal Applied Sciences. The study found that household loads are becoming a dominant factor in the dispatch potential of virtual power plants (VPPs), but their
Energy management
A team of investigators from North China Electric Power University has published a new report highlighting the potential of renewable energy to replace coal-fired power plants and achieve carbon neutrality. The research suggests that integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) and energy storage can significantly reduce the cost of low-carbon transition
Energy management
The first unit 8 of the first phase of the energy-saving and emission-reduction renovation project of the State Energy Zhejiang Beilun Power Plant has officially entered commercial operation after completing a 168-hour full-load trial run. This project is a major landmark for the State Energy Group in Zhejiang and is
Energy management
Energy Vault, Inc., a California-based company, has been assigned a patent for "Systems and methods for fault tolerant energy management systems configured to manage heterogeneous power plants." The patent, US 12355236 B2, was developed by four inventors: Shaheen Fakhar, Christian Chia Wang, Robert Jordan Toth, and Andrew Robert
Energy management
Chinese researchers have developed an advanced adiabatic compressed air energy storage (AA-CAES) system, which integrates a solar thermal module and a power-to-gas (P2G) and liquid carbon capture system for the low-carbon optimal scheduling of integrated energy systems (IES). The new system aims to reduce the total cost and carbon emission
Energy industries
AXA XL, a leading insurance and reinsurance company, has strengthened its energy underwriting capabilities by appointing Philip Anderson as a Senior Underwriter. With a background in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and developing complex insurance programs for midstream and downstream energy clients, Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. He
Energy industries
Azerbaijan's energy development is a critical juncture, where the country is leveraging its hydrocarbon resources while embracing the global energy transformation through expanding its renewable energy capacity. President Ilham Aliyev's initiative to strengthen energy potential and increase efficiency reflects Azerbaijan's ambition to lead not
Energy industries
The commissioning of Azerbaijan's "November 8" Power Plant, the country's largest thermal power plant, marks a significant milestone in the nation's energy sector. With a total capacity of 1,880 megawatts, this modern and reliable source of energy is poised to increase
Energy industries
Ormat Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has finalized the acquisition of the Blue Mountain geothermal power plant from Cyrq Energy for $88 million. The 20MW power plant, located in Nevada and built with Ormat technology, will undergo upgrades to increase its capacity by approximately 3.5MW.
Energy industries
Virtual Power Plants, or VPPs, are changing the way we think about energy use and power generation. By aggregating decentralized energy sources, such as solar panels, home batteries, and smart devices, VPPs create a network that can generate, store, and manage electricity. This concept has been gaining attention for its
Nuclear energy
The UK government is in talks with a US energy giant to build a major power plant off the coast of Wales, as Sir Keir Starmer throws his support behind a nuclear renaissance in Britain. Westinghouse, which is also pursuing a US nuclear expansion under Donald Trump, is presenting plans
Nuclear energy
As America's energy demand surges due to manufacturing, data centers, and AI, Sunrun, a provider of clean energy as a subscription service, is playing a crucial role in supporting the power grid. With the ability to dispatch 650 megawatts of peak power, equivalent to powering 480,000 homes
