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Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Darrell Proctor

Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province, even after the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of aluminum and steel from Canada earlier this year. The money will pay for upgrades to the 448-MW Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was commissioned in 1926 in Alma, Quebec.
Major Indiana Solar Project Advances to Next Phase

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Darrell Proctor

Project manager Bechtel said further construction of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar facility in Indiana is moving forward, with the company on May 16 saying the project "kicked its construction activities into a higher gear this month."Bechtel was selected by Doral Renewables, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects, to deliver the next three phases of the solar farm.
Microgrids Include a Long List of Technologies-and Benefits

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Darrell Proctor

Microgrids have proven their role in enhancing the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the modern power system. Microgrids, either operating independently or in conjunction with the main power grid, can provide continuous electricity during outages, which is why hospitals and other critical cafe and emergency facilities have embraced the technology. Data centers, always looking for reliable sources of energy, are looking at microgrids to provide much-needed power.
NERC's Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Sonal Patel

All regions across the North American bulk power system (BPS) are generally positioned to meet peak demand under normal summer conditions, though elevated risks of electricity supply shortfalls could persist under extreme heat, surging demand, and resource variability, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) warns.
Oklo Completes Key Siting Milestone for First Commercial Nuclear Fast Reactor at INL

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Sonal Patel

Advanced nuclear developer Oklo announced it has successfully completed borehole drilling for site characterization work at its Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site, marking a pivotal milestone as the company progresses toward constructing its first commercial Aurora Powerhouse-a liquid sodium-cooled fast reactor designed for scalable deployment.
NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Darrell Proctor

NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power. Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group's overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 GW. The gas-fired plants are located in the U.S. Northeast and Texas, the company said Monday.
How ADMS and DERMS Are Delivering Smarter Solutions for Utilities and Customers

3 weeks ago | powermag.com | Aaron Larson

Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are crucial grid management technologies in today's modern power delivery system. ADMS integrates multiple utility operational systems into a unified control platform. It combines functions like outage management, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and distribution automation (DA) to provide operators with real-time visibility and control across the distribution grid.
India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant

4 weeks ago | powermag.com | Darrell Proctor

State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India's green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities. The joint effort, announced by AM Green on May 9, comes just after CIL said it was partnering with Damador Valley Corp.
Ontario Authorizes OPG to Start Construction of First Commercial Nuclear SMR

4 weeks ago | powermag.com | Sonal Patel

Ontario's provincial government has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin construction on the first of four BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site in Clarington, Ontario. " This represents the first new nuclear build in Ontario in more than three decades," the utility noted.
DOE Chief Backs Fossil, Nuclear Push Amid Budget and Staffing Questions

4 weeks ago | powermag.com | Sonal Patel

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on May 7 told lawmakers that the Department of Energy (DOE) is entering what he called "a golden era of American energy dominance," outlining the Trump administration's strategy to prioritize fossil fuels, nuclear power, grid modernization, and permitting reform, while positioning the U.S. to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific innovation.